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When the Conspiracies Go Quiet: Revelation, Power, and the Trump Era
Christians have long used the Book of Revelation to decode modern politics—except, curiously, when it becomes uncomfortably close to home. By setting aside conspiracy theories and reading Revelation as a prophetic critique of empire, we discover a repeating cycle of Babylon, beasts, and compromised faith. John’s ancient vision still speaks with unsettling clarity to America,…
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The Jazz, the Children, and the Gospel: Why A Charlie Brown Christmas Still Matters
Sixty years ago, A Charlie Brown Christmas broke every rule of television—child actors, slow pacing, raw jazz, no laugh track, and a bold decision to let Scripture take center stage. CBS feared “the Bible thing,” but Charles Schulz held his ground. The result became one of the most beloved Christmas specials of all time. What…
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When Worship Lyrics Go Theologically Sideways: A Look at Divine Wrath
A beloved worship lyric claims that “the wrath of God was satisfied” at the cross—but does this actually reflect the biblical picture of a grieving Father and a self-giving Son? In this post, we explore why that line misses the deeper beauty of divine love, divine wrath, and the God who enters our broken realm…
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I Let AI Reimagine 20 Years of My Music — and It Healed Something in Me
I let AI reimagine 20 years of my music, and it healed something in me. Discover how Jamin.exe blends human creativity and artificial intelligence in sound.
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New Original Christmas Album: Of Stars & Straw
Check out 1208 Greenwood Church wherever you stream music to listen to our brand new Christmas album, “Of Stars & Straw.” I love producing my friends’ music and bringing it to life on behalf of our church. The 8 tracks that make up this album feature Janae Burchett, Amity Grace, JaiBird, and myself. Here are…
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Something Merry This Way Comes: New Album Out November 28
Our church, 1208 Greenwood, has a new Christmas album coming out on November 28th, called “Of Stars & Straw.” I’m really proud of the eight original songs that four of our artists penned. I think it captures a unique sound for a church album and encompasses the broader elements of the Christmas story that are…
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Let Folly Be Our Cloak: The Cross and the Wisdom of Hobbits
Gandalf once said, “Let folly be our cloak.” It’s a strange kind of battle strategy—yet it’s the same one Jesus used to overthrow evil. What could hobbits and a crucifix possibly have in common?
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You Are Here: Ancient Cosmology
In this message, we journey into ancient cosmology to rediscover our sacred purpose: to make earth look like heaven. Humanity was never an accident—we were created to image God, bring order from chaos, and cultivate a world that reflects His glory.
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Book Suggestion: Drunk in the Spirit by Merrill G. Greene
Merrill G. Greene’s book, Drunk in the Spirit: What the Bible Says About Trance, Ecstasy, and God’s Supernatural Love, is a masterclass, especially because it gives a rare scholarly perspective on the topic of altered states of consciousness. Greene also spends most of his time in Scripture to make his case, while most authors on…
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When Feelings Replace Truth: A Christian Reflection on Political Blindness
In today’s polarized world, “fake news” has become a weapon rather than a warning. During Trump’s presidency, I noticed something unsettling—truth itself began to bend beneath the weight of emotion and allegiance. Dietrich Bonhoeffer once warned that when people surrender their moral discernment to ideology, they become “under a spell.” In this reflection, I explore…
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