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What a joy to watch Hook in the @paramountaustin.bsky.social and then hear my old friend @jvhart47.bsky.social talk about writing the movie, his family, Spielberg, and his friendships with Bob Hoskins, David Crosby, and the wondrous Robin Williams. I laughed, I cried, I crowed. Great experience!

In a few weeks Sophie will have her license and Lily will be off to @riceuniversity.bsky.social. But this week they’re here and I’m here, and I am grateful. Thank you girls. When you smile, you knock me out. I fall apart. And I thought I was so smart. 😂

@hamiltonmusical.bsky.social #daughterdad

Bonne Fête Nationale to my friends at the American Cathedral in Paris and to all those who love France!

SENATOR @warnock.senate.gov : “Are we reading the same Book? The Book I know says ‘I was hungry, and you fed me… I was a stranger, and you welcomed me… insomuch as you’ve done it to the least of these, you’ve done it also unto me.’”

#TrumpsTrillionsTransfer

Wishing everyone a happy Fourth of July!

249 years since we declared independence from a king, the work of living up to our founding promise is more important than ever - and it calls on each of us to do what we can for our country.

The Bible teaches the primacy of love and justice. You won’t ever find a loophole saying “except for people who don’t look like you, love like you, pray like you, live where you do.” Do justice. Love each other. People of faith: that is our call. That is our work. Start good trouble. Now.

Impossible. But here’s a top ten for the century so far.

In conversation with Katie Gaitan – Baptist News Global When people ask me where my hope is, I often say, “My kids,” which is to say, I believe Baylor students can and do change the world.

Baylor grad Katie Gaitan talked to me about her thesis research on human trafficking. Her faith animated action against a horrific wrong. So proud to teach such amazing students at a great Christian university! baptistnews.com/article/in-c... @baptistnews.com @baylorsocialwork.bsky.social

Huh. Trump failed at something? Amazing.

God, he is the absolute worst. And that takes some work.

In 1932 Benito Mussolini erected a “Classical” bronze of Julius Caesar in the center of Rome. Why did he want to foreground Caesar in Italian history? Because it served the myth he wanted Italians to internalize. History matters. But which version of history we center shapes us and then reflects us.

So amazing to be here reading about the amazing life and afterlife of Brother Malcolm. Teaching him to Baylor students has been so good for all of us! Can’t wait to interview Mark Whitaker about this beautiful and important new book. #love #justice #racism #malcolmx #books #canontheologian

Sly Stone, champion of love, diversity, and music has passed. My first LP was Sly and the Family Stone Greatest Hits. Rest in peace and rise in power.

Wow. Yup.

Don’t be a Stormtrooper: Moral clarity in story and in life – Baptist News Global I’ve taught Harry Potter at Baylor for some years now, and none of my students has ever idolized Lord Voldemort.

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At my editor's request I just finished a piece for @baptistnews.com about why so many Americans who easily recognize right and wrong on the big screen are sidling up to evil in everyday life. I called it "Don't Be a Stormtrooper." Watch for it!

5 years ago a beloved child of God was murdered in front of our very eyes. People took to the streets, people who look like me understood this could never have happened to us, and for half a moment it looked like the world might change. It still can. Say his name: #GeorgeFloyd

Honored that the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church of Dr. King and @warnock.senate.gov will be joining my friends at St. Luke’s Atlanta to study my book on James Baldwin. Zooming in with my friend @scholarpriest.bsky.social this Wednesday to talk love, justice, and memory. @orbisbooks.bsky.social

Wendell Berry reached the same realization as James Baldwin—but as a white Southern man descended from slaveholders: White people are so damaged by racism, and until they acknowledge our history and confront that moral damage nothing can change. @orbisbooks.bsky.social @baylorsocialwork.bsky.social

Politics, faith and mission: A conversation with Catherine Meeks  – Baptist News Global Catherine Meeks is one of the Episcopal Church’s most impactful teachers on racial healing, Greg Garrett says.

Great conversation with Dr. Catherine Meeks on race, justice, and resistance. baptistnews.com/article/poli... @baptistnews.com @bayloruniversity.bsky.social

When the grading is done! Thanks to our friend Mary Vano for including me in this lovely collection of sermons preached at St. Margaret’s, Little Rock. Hoping to talk with Christopher Hays and Matthew Boedy about their important books this summer for @baptistnews.com

Practicing Resurrection: Reconciliation, Resistance, and Resurrection In this Sunday conversation, Dr. Greg Garrett invites us into engagement with Hollywood films, American literature, and, in particular, the writer and activist James Baldwin, to see what they can...

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The end of the academic year is always hard for me. I learn from and love these kids, and they graduate! I’ve experienced empty nest syndrome 35 times. It hurts every time. And I wouldn’t give it up for anything. Thanks to my kids and to Baylor University for letting me build these sacred spaces.

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A few weeks ago my friend Winnie Varghese Zoomed in to talk with my James Baldwin class. Yesterday she was named the Dean of St. John the Divine in NYC. It’s one of the most visible pulpits in America and also the place where Baldwin’s memorial service took place in 1987! Congrats, Winnie!

Just out of the honors defense of my Baylor student Katie Gaitan. She wrote about human trafficking, and argued that instead of condemning victims forced into sex work, American Christians should offer love, justice, and hope. I'm proud of her work and her faith. Baylor students change the world.

Grateful to Baylor Univ President Linda Livingstone for visiting my James Baldwin class today. Great conversation. Thank you, Dr. Livingstone for your leadership on racial justice and Christian higher education. And for asking why Baldwin still matters! @orbisbooks.bsky.social

My annual Holy Saturday email to Rowan Williams was long. The ending: Pray for us. I am strong in the faith and strong in my resolve to, as Congressman John Lewis said, start good trouble, and I am back among the saints who rescued me and taught me justice….I am ready for the alleluias to return.

Opinion | What’s Happening Is Not Normal. America Needs an Uprising That Is Not Normal. It will take a concerted effort by every sector of our society to respond to Trumpism’s threat.

77 million Americans voted for #Trump and #MAGA corruption. 263 million of us did not. You all know this, right? Watch what is about to happen. Even @nytimes.com David Brooks is calling for resistance now against this #lying #grifting #criminal #fascist #president. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/o...

Living It - Dr. Greg Garrett On this edition of Living It, host Meg Wallace is in conversation with Dr. Greg Garrett, the Carole McDaniel Hanks Professor of Literature and Culture at Baylor University. Dr. Garrett has written nea...

This is a good Good Friday post: Darkness, death, and resurrection coming. Thanks to the saints of St. James Episcopal, Austin and the Episcopal Church for rescuing me. May we all know liberation and resurrection! www.kwbu.org/show/living-...