Queer Christmas Punk Theology Richard Bowles·December 26, 2025Christmas is actually super queer and the heteronormative world of enforced categories doesn’t want to hear about it....CULTURE SAVVYFamily LifeGay Post-EvangelicalGOD-TALKLOVE, SEX, FAMILYPoliticsSpiritualityVOICES·0 Comments·4 mins read·0
Magnificat, my ass Stephen Schmidt·December 21, 2025Had a weird moment in church today. Someone was reading the Magnificat — Mary’s spontaneous, prophetic words of...Cafe InspiradoFeaturedGOD-TALKSpirituality·0 Comments·5 mins read·0
“Salvation” belongs to the Seeker: A Post-Evangelical Take on Zacchaeus Stephen Schmidt·November 4, 2025#SundayCoffee Some heretical thoughts on Zacchaeus and “salvation” — Sunday’s Gospel reading. One of the major events that...Cafe InspiradoFeaturedGod-WalkSpirituality·0 Comments·4 mins read·0
Why the Spiritual Journey is Often Solitary Stephen Schmidt·January 10, 2025Theological thoughts at 6AM. Thinking about Abraham and how he is the iconic model for spiritual seekers. The...Cafe InspiradoFeaturedSpirituality·0 Comments·2 mins read·0
When you’ve reached the end of religion Stephen Schmidt·June 30, 2024#SundayCoffee When you’ve reached the end of religion Seems like I get myself caught up in a perpetual...Cafe InspiradoGod-WalkSpirituality·0 Comments·4 mins read·0
Goliath never stood a chance Stephen Schmidt·June 23, 2024#SundayCoffee Goliath never stood a chance. That’s the thought that hits me, reading this Sunday’s lectionary readings. “David...Cafe InspiradoGod-WalkSpirituality·0 Comments·2 mins read·0
The Power of Little Things Stephen Schmidt·June 16, 2024It’s the little things. Years ago, when I was in a particularly difficult relationship, I had a moment...Cafe InspiradoChurch ChatSpirituality·0 Comments·3 mins read·0
What is the sound of God moving in your life? Stephen Schmidt·June 9, 2024#SundayCoffee What is the sound of God moving in your life? Gen 3:8 “They heard the sound of...Cafe InspiradoFeaturedGod-WalkSpirituality·1 Comment·4 mins read·0
Linger and Listen Stephen Schmidt·June 2, 2024#SundayCoffee “Those who linger are the ones who hear” This Sunday’s lectionary readings include one of my favorite...Cafe InspiradoGod-WalkSpirituality·0 Comments·3 mins read·0
Revealing the Name Stephen Schmidt·May 12, 2024#SundayCoffee My Christianity has changed dramatically over the years. And far from being frightening, disorienting or confusing, it...Cafe InspiradoGod-WalkSpirituality·0 Comments·3 mins read·0