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Jen Bradbury
Jan 07 · 5 min read

On the Capitol Siege, President Trump, and Epiphany

Like so many others, I watched in horror yesterday as domestic terrorists seized the US Capitol.

I’ve been in the Capitol building.

As a child, I visited it with passes from my Illinois senator. As an adult, I availed myself of my rights and went...

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#politics #scripture #Jesus #ALS

Jen Bradbury
Nov 04 · 5 min read

The morning after: Why I'm weeping on this post-election day

This morning, I’ve been thinking a lot about the story of the Walk to Emmaus, which Luke tells at the end of his Gospel. The line I find most compelling in this story is when two disciples tell Jesus (whom they do not yet recognize) about Jesus'...

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#politics #hope

Jen Bradbury
Oct 20 · 5 min read

Rwanda, missions, & saving our neighborhoods

Twice, I’ve had the privilege of leading mission trips to Rwanda. On both occasions, well-meaning people commented, “How great that you’re going to save the Rwandans!” or “It’s so awesome that you’re bringing God to Rwanda!”

How disappointed those...

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#politics #Rwanda #diversity #racism #Missions

Jen Bradbury
May 01 · 5 min read

The goal of politics

As I’ve scrolled Facebook in the days of the Pandemic, I’ve been increasingly struck by my desire to engage with people who share my beliefs and disengage from those who don’t.

I’m continually frustrated by one friend in particular and their...

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#politics #grace #Pandemic #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
May 30 · 5 min read

Book Review: A Faith of Our Own

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As the election approaches, I continue to wrestle with what it means to follow Jesus politically. Walk into an evangelical church and many people will suggest this means voting republican. Walk into a mainline church and you'll hear the opposite:...

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#politics

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  • On the Capitol Siege, President Trump, and Epiphany
  • The morning after: Why I'm weeping on this post-election day
  • Rwanda, missions, & saving our neighborhoods
  • The goal of politics
  • Book Review: A Faith of Our Own

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