Archive - This is Foster

June 2025

On Where I’m From

Thought I’d share something a little different today, even if it borders on a journal entry.

Jun 30 •

The Pietistic Jesus-Juker

He’s always there.

Jun 28 •

The Slow Death of the Well-Suited Couple

I went to high school in the ’90s, out in rural Indiana.

Jun 26 •

Every Action Has a Theology

At every moment, we are living out of belief.

Jun 24 •

Tactics of Manipulative Church Members, Part 4

The Survivor—or the Afflicted

Jun 23 •

The World Right in Front of You

A Blue Collar Confessionalism Conference

Jun 20 •

Tactics of Manipulative Church Members, Part 3

The Insider (Or Reverse Ambassador) Tactic

Jun 20 •

Tactics of Manipulative Church Members, Part 2

The Representative (or Ambassador) Tactic

Jun 19 •

Tactics of Manipulative Church Members, Part 1

Grievance Farming (Or, why silence isn’t always innocent)

Jun 18 •

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