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@josephdpeterson
Joseph (he/him)
11 months
I’ll be attending the S*ean F*ucht “worship event” tonight here in Spokane and live tweeting what I experience. I won’t be participating in any sort of public protest, but simply recounting what happens when fascists and white Christian Nationalists gather. Tune in below. 🧵
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
"To me, this is indicative of a culture of people who are late to the game and don't know which stage of advocacy we're actually in." - @Imani_Barbarin
I just feel like we’re past “awareness.”
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
Probably around 500 people here so far. Other than Let Us Worship Merch, the first thing you see is a @TPUSA booth recruiting young Christian Nationalists to the GOP.
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
@TPUSA “We don’t care about the smoke. Let’s pray for a fire that would consume Spokane.”
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Joseph (he/him)
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But @MayorSpokane , you stood on stage, hugged, & received the public blessing of an outspoken white Christian Nationalist at and event whose stated purpose was for the “Church to rise up with one voice & tell our government leaders and the rulers…that we refuse to be silenced.”
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MAYOR WOODWARD’S STATEMENTS ON WILDFIRE DEVASTATION IN SPOKANE REGION
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@TPUSA “We are going to the places that are destroying our children. We will never bow down to Baal. We will never down to the government.”
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@TPUSA “Sweep our city like a fire sweeps through the woods.”
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@TPUSA “Jesus we know that you are in control of the fires. And we are on fire for you.”
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
@TPUSA Pastor Matt Shea just welcomed @MayorSpokane on stage and prayed publicly for blessing and favor in her re-election bid.
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
@TPUSA “We declare tonight that Spokane is free. Freedom. Freedom. Freedom. Freedom. Freedommmmmmmm.”
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Joseph (he/him)
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@TPUSA @MayorSpokane “I grew up coming to Spokane and I don’t remember it being like this. The crime. The drugs. The darkness. But that changes tonight.
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@TPUSA “We serve the King of Spokane. God is on the throne. We are going to let out a war cry to declare victory over Spokane.”
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
@TPUSA Starting with a group of pastors and leaders praying for revival. “There is no going back. We will not back down.”
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Joseph (he/him)
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@TPUSA @MayorSpokane Part 1 of “The Mayoral Prayer.”
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Joseph (he/him)
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@TPUSA @MayorSpokane Part 2 of “The Mayoral Prayer.”
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Joseph (he/him)
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@TPUSA “Let’s welcome Pastor Matt. A prophetic hero here in Spokane.”
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Joseph (he/him)
3 years
Update on the kid who came out to me a few months ago: BIG news. At lunch this past week, he walked up to the boy he's had a crush on for a while and officially asked him out. His crush said yes! They are getting ice cream next week 😭🥰♥️
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Joseph (he/him)
1 year
The many faces of @robertjmonson . My brother, mentor, pastor, and friend. Throwback to a few days spent in California laughing, talking, dreaming, weeping, drinking, and eating together. Love you, bro!
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Joseph (he/him)
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@TPUSA @MayorSpokane Pastor Matt Shea’s security detail are tryna follow me and take pics. But I’m in stealth mode.
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
This just keeps getting more wild. Confirmed that @jessicaforwa , the president of the Spokane chapter for the SPLC confirmed extremist group “Moms for Liberty” and candidate for Spokane Valley City Council, was one of the people on stage with @MayorSpokane this weekend.
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FāVS News
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UPDATE: @jessicaforwa , local candidate and chair of the Spokane chapter of Moms for Liberty, labeled an "extremist" group by Southern Poverty Law Center, was also onstage with @MayorSpokane and Matt Shea at Sunday night's "Let Us Worship" event.
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Joseph (he/him)
3 years
Baldwin coming through AGAIN with the prophetic word. In one sentence, Baldwin completely dismantles the white evangelical call for “peace, unity, and love.” There can be no peace or unity without justice, accountability, repentance, and reparations.
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
For those curious about the dangerous Christofascist ideology of Matt Shea, the pastor who @MayorSpokane aligned herself with & received public prayer and endorsement from this past weekend, this was taken from a sermon Shea preached on the morning of the Let Us Worship event.
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
@CrisAintMarchin @beyerstein Of the people, for the people. 🙏🏼
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
Some more great reporting on the events of the last few days here in Spokane by @vestal13 . Really glad I got a chance to talk with Shawn about my experience at the event and hear his take. Keep the pressure on, everyone!
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Joseph (he/him)
10 months
Damn we made it all the way to Rolling Stone!
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Rolling Stone
10 months
What happens when you combine a Christian nationalist musician and a disgraced former state representative-turned-pastor accused of domestic terrorism? A recipe for “bigotry” cloaked “in religious language.”
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
I am so very regretful of the time I spent in community with people who built piety off of hatred — I have seen their hearts I don't believe the flames of hell are hot enough to sanitize them of their many sins. not everyone is worth saving. - @hellocamilleh
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
Whey Maker
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find tyler huckabee on bluesky
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bro do you even lift his name on high
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
An absolutely incredible night at the Spokane Pavilion with @joyoladokun . Thanks for rolling through Spokane, Joy! 🎥: @FohrmStudio
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
Seeing @MayorSpokane getting prayed over by fascists and white Christian nationalists was absolutely bonkers.
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
I can't tell you how excited I am for upcoming book releasing from both @hellocamilleh and @JoLuehmann . Both of these books are going to be INCREDIBLE. Literally can't wait.
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
@Kdubtru @Kdubtru Dude you are out of bounds on this. Clearly Jo has communicated that this video/podcast appearance, especially with this clickbait title, crossed a line and she’s not comfortable with it. You gotta take this down and apologize for your manipulation and dishonesty.
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Joseph (he/him)
10 months
Gameday with the #x100v
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Joseph (he/him)
10 months
@MayorSpokane LOTTTTTTTTTTA white people in that photo. Sheeeesh. Ain’t even trying at this point.
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
THIS.
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
My friend @lukebaumgarten at @RANGEMedia4all is doing some INCREDIBLE reporting on this ongoing story. Cannot recommend Luke and Range Media enough. Be sure to follow Luke and Range to stay up to date on everything!
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
Over the last two years, I preached 30–ish times and quoted white authors/theologians literally zero times. This is the only way forward for me.
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
“I want you to go preach everywhere. Young people, go and get on the tables at Starbucks and take over Spokane for Jesus. Just go take this city over.”
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@TPUSA @MayorSpokane “Let’s begin right now to just ask God for another installment of fire. Another installment of a rushing wind that sweeps through this city and destroys every idol.”
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
Thanks for promoting this thread, Cam! Appreciate your willingness to share and amplify this important story. - Joseph, A Marxist Journalist
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Cam Wedel
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While I was on stage I prayed that God’s righteousness would spread in our city faster than a fire spreads through the forest. Marxist journalist @josephdpeterson intentionally misrepresented a line of my minute-long prayer to stoke violence against Spokane’s Christian community.
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“We are taking on every capital in every state in America.”
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Joseph (he/him)
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“Young people… Your cell phone can be the biggest weapon of the enemy. There are encounters you’re missing out on because you’re staying up all night looking at things you shouldn’t.”
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Joseph (he/him)
3 years
Hey friends! I’m a graphic designer, podcast producer, and creative director who is looking for some freelance projects! If you know someone who is looking to hire someone in any of those areas, let me know!
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
“There is a spirit of Jezebel among our young men looking at porn and our young women dressing immodestly. On the count of three, I’m going to call on the young people to bow down and watch the blood of Jesus wash you clean.”
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Joseph (he/him)
3 years
Prepping for another year of Youth Ministry. These 4 books have been SO formative for me as I continue to lead our young people. Beyond thankful for @WilGafney , @RadicalBodyLove , @kat_armas , and @ChineMcDonald ! These books will shape our learning for years to come!
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Joseph (he/him)
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@ChGordo Big time. The TPUSA, Let Us Worship, Charlie Kirk, GOP, Christofascist movements are all incredibly interconnected.
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
“Give to our ministry and sow seeds of revival in the name of Jesus.”
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
@hellocamilleh @JoLuehmann @andrehenry Yes to this! Also, when @JoLuehmann said this in her IG live, it was a major light bulb for me:
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
I'm learning that the future of the church will be less "money to the cause" and more "mutual aid for the community." I am deeply invested in building a way forward where an anti-capitalist and collaborative ethic of mutual aid drives the culture of our communities.
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
Preeeeeeetty sure it’s literally your job to investigate that, big guy. But either way, I don’t talk to cops. #ACAB
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@josephdpeterson @MayorSpokane @Josephdpeterson Saying the Mayor aligned herself with Shea, puts you on the same level of Shea when it comes to untruths. How do I know. She wouldn’t have my endorsement if she accepted Shea’s or was aligned with him.
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
“My guitar got stolen last time I was in Spokane, but praise be to God we’ve found the addict who stole my guitar and are restoring him fully tonight.”
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Joseph (he/him)
3 years
We are blind and have not seen the Scripture—we have not seen Jesus—until we have seen him through a Brown woman’s eyes. What she sees changes everything. - @lisasharper
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Joseph (he/him)
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@TPUSA @MayorSpokane “Pour out your fire. Pour out your fire.”
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
@TPUSA @MayorSpokane “I’m the number 1 violater of COVID restrictions in the state of Washington.” - @seanfeucht
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
If anyone is looking for a great podcast about faith, politics, and culture, I host one called The Ruins! We’ve talked about fascism, Christian Nationalism, conservative white evangelicalism, and more. Check it out!
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
I’ll be attending the S*ean F*ucht “worship event” tonight here in Spokane and live tweeting what I experience. I won’t be participating in any sort of public protest, but simply recounting what happens when fascists and white Christian Nationalists gather. Tune in below. 🧵
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“There is merch in the lobby. These shirts are like bullet proof vests. When someone sees a “Let Us Worship” they know you a serious about being a warrior for God.”
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
Had an incredible conversation with Rev. June Joplin ( @jrjoplin ) about her coming out story, pastoral ministry, patriarchy, and how the church can do better. Such an important convo for all of us! Thanks so much, June! Listen wherever you get podcasts.
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Joseph (he/him)
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They're coming again... This is dangerous to the safety, flourishing, and well-being of Spokane. @SpokaneCity why are we continuing to platform @seanfeucht and his community of fascists and Christian Nationalists who threaten violence and harm to members of our community?
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On Sunday, the singer, pastor and once-aspiring politician Sean Feucht will be putting on a show in the Spokane Pavilion. There, he'll be buoyed by local allies and politicians-turned-religious leaders Matt Shea and Caleb Collier.
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
Prayers up for ya boi getting his vasectomy this morning! 🍆✂️💉
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Joseph (he/him)
1 year
Yesterday, me and the lil’ homie skipped school and hung out all day. Tried on cool shoes, ate McDonalds, ran errands, and went window shopping at the toy store. Treasuring these days…
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Joseph (he/him)
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“Find someone tonight and pray for the fire of God to fall on them.”
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Joseph (he/him)
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@TPUSA @MayorSpokane “We have no political solutions.”
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
“Young people, I don’t want to see your outfits. Quit taking pictures of yourself and post pictures of people getting wrecked by God.”
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Joseph (he/him)
3 years
My wife Nicole is currently helping her parents deconstruct from their abusive, oppressive, misogynistic, white supremacist church and faith, and I literally couldn't be more proud. They are starting to GET IT and I'm so proud. Holy Spirit is doin' her thing tonight.
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
@hellocamilleh God is a Black Woman by @CSCleve I Found God in Me by @MitziJSmithPhD Women's Lectionary (Year W) by @WilGafney And always reading All About Love by bell hooks. These books are shifting the entire culture of my faith and spirituality. So beyond grateful!
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Joseph (he/him)
3 years
THIS IS A MOOD.
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Mason Mennenga
3 years
@c_m_crawford That’s totally fine. I don’t really care if the resurrection was literal or not and even if it wasn’t, I’m too lazy to be something other than a Christian at this point lol
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
Not me out here getting to meet and work with one of the most important voices in my entire life, Cole Arthur Riley ( @blackliturgist )!
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Joseph (he/him)
8 months
I'm back in PDX working at this 24 hour Denny's and let me tell you... There's something so beautiful about being in an environment of the people where everyone is just fully themselves. Skaters, substance users, nurses, all together. I miss writing sermons in places like this.
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Joseph (he/him)
3 years
I’m planning to do a God + Sex series for our Youth in February 2022. Who wants to talk with me about it? Looking for queer/trans affirming people to chat about sex positivity, goodness of bodies, the Bible’s depictions of marriage/sex, LGBTQ+ inclusion, dating, etc. Anyone?
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
@TPUSA @MayorSpokane “Seattle hates us. But I don’t need to argue with them. They can set sprinklers on us but we won’t back down.”
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
“Click on that link today and sponsor a child in India. You can fly to India and meet them.”
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Joseph (he/him)
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@TPUSA @MayorSpokane “I pray that the news would come out next week and there would be news of a new fire burning and it’s the fire of God.”
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Joseph (he/him)
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“God is shining a light on the horrors of child sex-trafficking. But through my ministry, Light A Candle, we’ve been able to rescue 13,000 children out of child sex trafficking and temple prostitution.“
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“He’s got the whole world in his hands.”
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Joseph (he/him)
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“Antifa is burning Bibles and rioting across our cities.”
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
I’ve never seen this parable in real life. Damn.
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Tolly Taylor
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An unoccupied house on stilts in Rodanthe, North Carolina, as it collapses into the ocean this afternoon. Was worth $381,200 according to Zillow.
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
Ivy Jay
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
“We’re praying and discerning for more cities to take over with the love of Jesus.”
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
@MayorSpokane We absolutely do not support your re-election campaign.
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
Made a really hard decision today that I didn't want to make but knew it was best for me. Honestly really proud of myself and how I handled the situation. I'm growing and I love that about me.
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
Today was my official last day at church. Got some healing to do... Today, I'm thinking back to when the elders asked me to stop using words like "white supremacy, patriarchy, misogyny, & homophobia" in my sermons because it's "causing division and making people uncomfortable."
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
@TPUSA @MayorSpokane “My favorite part of 2020, 2021, 2022 was when we went out and worshipped God. We have to stop being scared and timid Christians.”
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Joseph (he/him)
1 year
My dude @robertjmonson giving a talk on Black Disability. Absolutely amazing.
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Joseph (he/him)
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@TPUSA @MayorSpokane “What they’re trying to do to our children. And our country. And the amount of people losing their integrity. God is raising up a generation who are hungry for God. The only hope for our city and nation is a move of God.”
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Joseph (he/him)
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“I just feel a sweet sweet presence here. History is just His story. Tonight, thieves turned into Christians.”
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Joseph (he/him)
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@MayorSpokane The full event (not counting 100 or so in the bleachers)
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11 months
“Fear is spreading all over and this is our city. We can’t let it get destroyed. We need to worship. These are the moments that test the faith of our song.”
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Joseph (he/him)
3 years
The following is a nowhere-near-exuastive list of some of the absolutely incredible women I've been learning SO much from recently. I can't even begin to explain how deeply these women have impacted my life/ministry. Be sure to follow them all! #InternationalWomensDay 1/2
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Joseph (he/him)
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“In 2020 when God mandated me to go into dark places and shine a light through worship during COVID, I knew I would face persecution.”
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Joseph (he/him)
1 year
Parent Fail: Yesterday, Haddon knocked over my coffee on accident and it stained the carpet. I waaaay overreacted and he went upstairs crying. 10 minutes later he came back down with this drawing. He’s quick to forgive but damn… Not my best moment 😔
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@TPUSA @MayorSpokane “The church of Spokane has it too good. You have too many good churches and too many good pastors.”
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
1. Sisters in the Wilderness: Delores Williams 2. Womanist Midrash: Dr. Wil Gafney 3. Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody: Dr. James Cone 4. We Do This 'Til We Free Us: Mariame Kaba 5. White Evangelical Racism: Dr. Anthea Butler
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
I am learning SO much for @TheRaDR 's weekly Substack. It's one of the best emails I get each week. If you're not already, do yourself a massive favor and be sure to subscribe. IT'S SO HELPFUL AND SO GOOD!
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Joseph (he/him)
3 years
When Twitter fam become IRL fam! SUCH an incredible week with @bbyzillennial . Thanks for all the chats, wisdom, hangs, hikes, and time with the whole crew. Can’t wait for next time! We love youuuu!
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
@MayorSpokane is this being “deeply disturbed.”
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Aaron Hedge
11 months
@RepMattShea placed a hand on her shoulder in prayer onstage. “I am deeply disturbed that Matt Shea chose to politicize a gathering of thousands … to pray for fire victims & first responders. I attended … with one purpose … to join with fellow citizens to begin the healing.”
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Joseph (he/him)
11 months
@Grace_Unscriptd While Roys has done good work chronicling abuse in the church, she is also very publicly anti-LGBTQ+ and has written transphobic material in the past. So handle her work with that in mind.
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Joseph (he/him)
2 years
“To rest is to build the capacity to dream. To dream is to restore the soul. And to restore the soul is to build a new world.” — @hellocamilleh
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Joseph (he/him)
1 year
"What are your songs when Black bodies cover the streets, wage gaps based on gender/race are celebrated, and hate is on the rise? Whether in the church house or in the white house…revival seems to be missing." – @robertjmonson #asburyrevival
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Joseph (he/him)
1 year
Yesterday, my therapist told me I need to spend more time focusing on the good I bring to the table and celebrate the positive ways I show up in the world instead of always trying to “fix” myself. Phewwwwwww. I needed to hear that.
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