Derrick Scott III

Hearing “This land is your land” at the end of #AmericanPrimeval definitely gave me some feelings.

“The language of a cult is uniformity.” - Simon Osulana #flumc

The Vagabond King Further thoughts on the idol of civilisation

“Christianity and modern civilisation are opposed and irreconcilable.”

A challenging, compelling and thrilling post. open.substack.com/pub/paulking...

AI is More Moral than You And the NYTimes’ Best Ethicist

Thought-provoking. open.substack.com/pub/moralund...

“Diversity is constitutional for the Church” - Bishop Harald Ruckert #StCCM #umc

No Mercy / No Malice: How to Survive the Next Four Years The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · Episode

I appreciate what @jessicatarlov.bsky.social is trying to do here. Folks should give it a listen. I’d be interested if it resonates with the ~ 2/3 of minorities who did not vote for Trump. It’s fair if they/we aren’t the audience she’s talking to here. #resilience
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“We Were All Wrong” When a scholar admits “we were all wrong” you just know – bet on it – that he or she is about to get things right.

Religion “is really more about sacralized group identity” than practical change. “Social movements aim to change the world. Religious movements aim to change the group and its status within the world.” - Professor Samuel Perry from @scotmcknight.bsky.social Substack
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Investing in Hope: The Stories of CCW Alumni Supporting Campus to City Wesley Foundation and Studio Wesley

I love the work I get to do with Campus to City and Studio Wesley. Excited about all that’s ahead for us. bit.ly/3ZZbuIh

Studio Wesley Annex - Christmas Studio Wesley Annex is the audio/visual podcast where the interns and staff of Studio Wesley talk about the lectionary text of the week!

Real talk! This episode was SO FUN! And so encouraging to hear these young adults discuss scripture together. Most of y’all still have your Christmas lights up so keep the Yuletide spirit going by checking out this episode. You will love it! open.substack.com/pub/studiowe...

It’s an incredible film.

Wicked.

Campus Ministry and our Social Witness: CCW Newsletter 11.22.24 Evolve Gatherings are special CCW worship services where we invite our students to take intentional steps in their relationship with God. In past years, we have focused on spiritual disciplines, the Wesleyan Doctrines of Grace and the United Methodist membership vows.

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In the words of my ancestors, “this too shall pass.” Until then, hope you’ll keep showing up. Grateful for you my guy!

Trust: A Casualty of Racism Pass The Mic · Episode

And this one articulates so much of my last decade: open.spotify.com/episode/6DA4...

Tight Values, Loose Ideas with Malcolm Gladwell [VIDEO] What Now? with Trevor Noah · Episode

Slowing coming back to parasocial life, and this episode really helped me get some thoughts organized: open.spotify.com/episode/7lNU...

Father James Martin, S.J. on Vatican approval of blessings for same-sex couples. Listen to this episode from Inside The Vatican on Spotify. On Monday Dec. 18, the Vatican’s doctrinal office issued a declaration stating that priests can bless same-sex couples as long as the bless...

Another good explainer #GayThreads open.spotify.com/episode/2KQU...

This is a helpful summary. www.instagram.com/stories/mark...

O Antiphons - the extended dance re-mix O Antiphons Singing the O Antiphons during the days of Advent is a tradition that dates back to the 5th century. Each of the seven antiphons contains a name for the messiah given by the prophet Isaiah...

This reflection from Nadia Bolz-Weber got me today. thecorners.substack.com/p/o-antiphon...

United Methodist Church Bishops to call special session of general Conference in 2026 The Council of Bishops plans to call a special session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church in 2026 for the delegates to strategize and work toward bringing about the next vital ex...

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Search drinks in your camera roll.

You would’ve loved it.

Yup. Class of ‘98! That school saved my life.

My high school didn’t have a sports team, we didn’t even have an athletic department. But we had a dance dept, and doing the summer musical counted as a PE credit. #artsschool #notmadaboutit

Same.

Stephen said, ‘God appeared to Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran. “Leave your country and your people,” God said, “and go to the land I will show you.”’
‘No,’ replied the priest, ‘that happened in Haran! Read the bloody Torah!’ - Act 7:2-3

Esther Perel on Artificial Intimacy Listen to this episode from Your Undivided Attention on Spotify. For all the talk about AI, we rarely hear about how it will change our relationships. As we swipe to find love and consult chatbot ther...

“Modern loneliness often masks itself as hyper connectivity.” open.spotify.com/episode/2hDH...

This has been my experience in Dallas and I’m actually comforted by it.

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Definitely gonna go on the timeline of the Bishop of Rome finding his seat with the UMC Council of Bishops.

S2E1 - Telling the Whole Story Listen to this episode from Bar of the Conference on Spotify. Welcome to Bar of the Conference - a podcast about the stories shaping the future of the United Methodist Church. We’re beginning Season...

Starting season 2 of Bar of the Conference with an exceptional and extended interview!
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