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Jan 16, 2021

I Love My Country. But Let’s Not Kid Ourselves.

America is a great country. But the US Capitol Insurrection is part of a long, dark, racial history in the United States.

I Love My Country. But Let’s Not Kid Ourselves.

Dennis Sanders

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Apr 30

When IDIC Met the Culture War

Note: I get my nerd on with this post. It’s not a religious article, but Christians should take note of what this all means for us and…

When IDIC Met the Culture War

Dennis Sanders

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Dec 15, 2025

Grace and Mercy in Ones and Zeroes

The following post has been sitting in various draft forms for about two years. I’ve wanted to write about social media because this issue…

Grace and Mercy in Ones and Zeroes

Dennis Sanders

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Jul 18, 2025

The Urgency of Grace with David Zahl

What does grace feel like? What does it look like? When I think of relief, I am reminded of a Bible Quiz Bowl I took part in when I was 13…

The Urgency of Grace with David Zahl

Dennis Sanders

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Jul 18, 2025

Podcast Episode: Luther Seminary and the Future of Mainline Protestantism

I’m a graduate of Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, graduating in 2001 with my Master of Divinity. My years there were interesting…

Podcast Episode: Luther Seminary and the Future of Mainline Protestantism

Dennis Sanders

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May 20, 2025

While It Was Still Dark

Finding hope in a hopeless time.

While It Was Still Dark

Dennis Sanders

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May 19, 2025

The Sin of Nostalgia

Looking back at the past can obscure its sins.

The Sin of Nostalgia

Dennis Sanders

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Nov 18, 2024

After the Election: Grief and Grace

Beyond self-care.

After the Election: Grief and Grace

Dennis Sanders

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Aug 4, 2024

Why I Still Like J.D. Vance (2016 Version)

When Vance gave voice to the forgotten working class.

Why I Still Like J.D. Vance (2016 Version)

Dennis Sanders

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Jul 18, 2024

Donald Trump and the Vibes of Destiny

Trump critics need to understand the signs of the times, but we don’t want to.

Donald Trump and the Vibes of Destiny

Dennis Sanders

Dennis Sanders

Middle-aged Midwesterner. I write about religion, politics and culture. Podcast: churchandmain.org newsletter: https://churchandmain.substack.com/

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