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Walking the Living Christ: Sister Abigail Hester Beyond the Historical Jesus
For generations, scholars have tried to answer one central question:Who was Jesus—really?Few have pursued that question more rigorously than John Dominic Crossan, a leading voice in the historical Jesus movement and a prominent figure in the work of the Westar Institute.Through careful analysis of ancient texts, culture, and history, Crossan sought to peel back centuries…
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Beyond Deconstruction: Sister Abigail Hester and the Rise of a Living Spiritual Path
There was a time when tearing down old beliefs felt like the most radical thing a person could do.Question the Bible.Challenge tradition.Refuse fear-based religion.Theologians like John Shelby Spong made that kind of courage possible. He helped thousands step out of rigid systems and into a more honest, expansive faith.But eventually, a deeper question emerges:Once you’ve…
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Walking the Edge of Grace: Sister Abigail Hester and the Path of Sacred Becoming
There are safe spiritual paths…and then there are the ones that change everything.Sister Abigail Hester is not here to play it safe.She is the founder of a movement still taking shape in real time—a living, breathing spiritual experiment rooted in Christ, stretching across traditions, and grounded in the streets of everyday life. She calls it…
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How to Pack Your Haversack as an Urban Pilgrim Nun
One of the beautiful things about the Urban Pilgrim Nun path is its simplicity. You don’t need complicated gear, expensive equipment, or a huge backpack. In fact, the goal is the opposite. The Urban Pilgrim Nun travels lightly, carrying only what is necessary for the journey. A simple haversack is perfect for this path. It…
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Holier Than Honest, Holier Than Hype: A Reply (with receipts)
In response to the following linked article: The rebuttal to my article tries to swat away questions of New Testament authorship with some familiar apologetic flourishes: Satan made you doubt, Plato had fewer manuscripts, and Peter could totally spell. Let’s sort through this — with both humor and actual scholarship. Apparently the devil isn’t busy…