In short, I’m just a simple guy who’s passionate about loving God, loving others, and exploring the life of faith. A thoughtful pilgrim on a spiritual journey, I enjoy reading about and discussing all things philosophical and theological, and have devoted this site to capturing some of the things I’ve learned and experienced along the way.
When not buried in a book of some sort, I spend most of my time playing dad while also working full-time in the tech space as a Salesforce Consultant (both of which I love). Outside of my career, I also enjoy serving in a ministry capacity where able, currently serving as a Small Group Leader and Production Coach at Preston Trail Community Church, and previously serving as a Chapter Director for Reasonable Faith as well as the New Canaan Society. Lastly, I am also the author of Faith Seeking Belief, a small book I wrote while in grad school and which largely serves as the foundation for much of the content here.
As a student of life, I love to learn and hold a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy from Houston Christian University with a Certificate in Christian Apologetics, and briefly pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Humanities from Faulkner University before leaving to pursue further study through the Department for Continuing Education at Oxford University.
At the end of the day, though, I’m just a regular guy who enjoys reading books, watching movies, eating Mexican food, sipping bourbon, smoking cigars, traveling the world, and (most of all) spending time with my wife and kids.
Questions & Answers
What is this site, anyways?
I think of this space as a home for the ongoing reflections from my spiritual journey – part personal journal, part theological exploration – about the Bible, Christianity, and the complicated beauty of faith. I write from the perspective of someone whose faith has shifted, moving from a world of confident answers to a place where questions breathe. It’s not about tearing anything down, but exploring the space between tradition and discovery. My aim is to make room for honesty, curiosity, and reflection in the midst of the tension so many of us quietly carry.
Why did you start it?
It began in 2019 with a story I shared tracing my own crisis of faith – an attempt to name how my beliefs had shifted and how God had met me in that season. A year later, I started this blog to elaborate on much of what I had shared, continuing to explore those questions in greater depth. At first, it was private, almost like a journal I cautiously shared with others. Over time, it became a calling – a quiet but persistent nudge that these words weren’t just for me. And though sharing still feels vulnerable and risky, I’ve found it can also be deeply life-giving for both myself and others.
What kinds of things do you write about?
I’m basically sharing my faith journey as it’s unfolded over time – the questions, discoveries, and shifts along the way. Whether that means unpacking the nature of faith and how it relates to doubt, or wrestling with the Bible’s many tensions and the far-reaching theological implications that flow from them. Many posts are part of an ongoing series where each entry builds on the last, like chapters in a book. But whether I’m exploring history, theology, or personal experience, it all circles back to one question – what does faith look like, here and now, in the midst of it all?
Who’s the intended audience?
Honestly, it’s for anyone interested in hearing my story – but especially those who’ve felt the tension between faith and doubt, or who want to engage Christianity with both head and heart. If you’ve been in church your whole life yet still wrestle with questions, or if you’re peering in from the edges wondering what faith could look like without easy answers, this is for you. My hope is to offer an example of what it looks like to wrestle honestly, think deeply, and still hold on to wonder. To model a space where curiosity is welcomed, questions are safe, and faith can breathe.
What makes your voice unique?
In a world where so many voices speak with conviction from the edges of this spectrum we call faith – some vigilantly guarding the familiar and traditional, others defiantly embracing the radical and provocative – I rarely hear from those willing to linger in the unsettled middle. And so I hope to be one of those voices, speaking from within the tension rather than past it. That means staying in the fog sometimes, holding space for both doubt and devotion, and resisting the urge to rush to conclusions when the truth may be more complex and beautiful than we first imagined.
Are you trying to convince people to think like you?
Not really, I’m more about conversation than persuasion. I share my story and invite readers into the questions I’m asking, weaving in perspectives from both conservative and critical perspectives so the tension is always part of the picture. I’m not offering a blueprint or a “right” set of conclusions. Instead, I hope to be a companion on the road. One who makes it okay to admit uncertainty, wrestle with complexity, and still hold on to what matters most in faith.
Where do you stand theologically?
I began in a traditional evangelical framework, with a high view of the Bible’s authority and beliefs shaped by conservative theology. Over the years, engagement with mainstream biblical scholarship has broadened my perspective. I still affirm Jesus at the center, but I no longer see faith as requiring absolute certainty or rigid doctrinal alignment. Instead, I embrace a posture of trust, openness, and ongoing conversation. For me, theology isn’t about arriving at final answers, but about learning to walk faithfully and with humility given the light that we have. That said, I’ve included a personal statement of faith further below that gives a fuller sense of where I currently stand.
Who have been your biggest influences?
There are four voices that have probably shaped me the most: C.S. Lewis helped me see faith as both intellectually rich and imaginatively alive, William Lane Craig strengthened my confidence through philosophical and apologetic rigor, N.T. Wright opened my eyes to the historical and narrative depth of Scripture, and Marcus Borg challenged me to appreciate the value of metaphor and spiritual transformation. I don’t agree with everything they say, but together they’ve expanded my perspective and deepened my appreciation for the complex beauty of the Christian tradition.
What areas of your faith have shifted?
Over time, a lot has changed, but the two biggest shifts have been my understanding of the Bible and of faith itself. I once saw Scripture as a fixed collection of divinely given, timeless truths. Later, I viewed it as a single, seamless story with a clear arc from beginning to end. These days, I wrestle between that view and seeing it more as an ongoing conversation, layered with voices, tensions, and evolving perspectives. Alongside that, I’ve come to see that faith doesn’t depend on holding rigid beliefs, but on walking forward with openness, trust, and a willingness to wrestle.
Has your journey changed your view of church?
To some extent, yes. I used to think belonging to a church primarily meant shared beliefs – that unity required agreement on at least the essentials. Now I see it more as a commitment to walk alongside one another as we seek to follow Jesus, even if our perspectives might diverge. My church community has shown me that love, care, and shared life can transcend theological alignment in beautiful ways. Even though I sometimes quietly feel like a fish out of water, I’ve discovered that its deepest strength lies more in shared presence than in matching convictions.
What’s new since you relaunched the site?
I’m now diving into a new series focused on the Bible and its tensions (my previous series was on faith). The site also has a new design to better capture the sense of the journey that runs through everything here. Along that line, I’ve also updated the web address and created a couple of social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram) too. And for those who prefer to listen, I’m now offering audio versions of my posts using text-to-speech. It’s not really my voice, and sometimes the delivery can be a bit dull or janky, but the hope is to make the content more accessible on the go. Lastly, I’ve also begun experimenting with AI as a tool to help me refine my writing, generate images, and draft the various ‘side trail’ footnotes tucked away throughout my posts (the future is now, and I’m here for it).
Where do you see this all going?
Ultimately, I see it going wherever my journey takes me. I plan to keep exploring big themes like Scripture, theology, history, and faith in everyday life, but I’m also open to where the questions lead. My hope is for this to remain a place of curiosity and connection, with more series and deeper dives to come. In short, I don’t have a fixed destination in mind – just a commitment to keep walking, writing, and inviting others to join along the way.
Statement of Faith
Since some readers may want a sense of where I’m coming from before I have the time to unpack things more fully in my writing, I offer this as the best language I have right now for naming the contours of my faith. It’s not intended to be the final word, just an honest snapshot of the convictions I hold with an open hand at this stage of my journey:
God
I trust in God, the source of all life and the One in whom everything holds together. I see God’s character most clearly in love that creates, sustains, forgives, and renews. Across the Christian tradition, God has been encountered in three deeply connected ways: as the creative ground of all that exists, as the life and wisdom made visible in Jesus, and as the renewing presence that moves within and among us. God is both a Mystery beyond anything we can fully grasp and a Presence nearer than our own breath. Even when language falls short, I trust that God continues to draw people toward what is true, good, and life-giving.
Jesus
I follow Jesus as the image of the invisible God, revealing who God is and inviting us into a transformed way of being. He is the way, the truth, and the life: the way of salvation embodied in a human life, the truth of God’s character made visible, and the life that awakens us to a fuller and more whole existence. His life modeled the power of sacrificial love, and his suffering and death show the depth and cost of that love. Lastly, his resurrection reveals the divine power that brings hope out of despair, and confirms his identity as the one who embodies the only universal path of transformation – the path of self-giving love.
Spirit
I rely on the Holy Spirit as the nearness of God in our everyday lives. The Spirit meets us where we are and gently helps us become more loving, honest, patient, and whole. The Spirit stirs compassion, brings clarity when we are confused, and gives strength when we are weary. Often the Spirit’s work shows up quietly, as peace in the middle of stress, insight when we feel lost, or a sense of connection we can’t manufacture on our own. Through the Spirit we experience conviction, comfort, and encouragement. In all of this, the Spirit opens us to the presence of God that transforms us into the likeness of Christ.
Scripture
I read the Bible as both a sacred story and a living conversation. It is a long and unfolding narrative of how people encountered God, wrestled with God, and learned to walk with God across many centuries. It is also a collection of diverse voices speaking to one another across time, sometimes in harmony and sometimes in tension, yet all bearing witness to the ways God meets people in their experience. Its depth and variety call for humility, attentiveness, and openness to the Spirit who still speaks through it. And at the center of it all, I see Jesus, the one in whom the whole story and conversation comes into focus.
Salvation
I experience salvation as the journey toward wholeness, shaped by God’s grace that heals, forgives, awakens, and restores. A grace received through the faith that takes shape as we follow the way of Jesus. I recognize the brokenness of this world, the ways we fall short of love, and the wounds that shape us, yet I trust that God is always drawing us toward healing what has been damaged in both our lives and the larger world. The vision of all things made new points toward a future I cannot fully see but continue to hope for. Whatever that future holds, and whatever lies beyond death, I trust it will be held in God’s love.
Faith
I approach faith as the way salvation takes root in a person’s life. Salvation opens the path toward wholeness, and faith is the trust that allows us to walk it. Faith is how we receive and respond to God’s grace. It shapes how we treat others, how we show compassion, how we extend forgiveness, and how we open ourselves to God’s presence. It is not primarily a set of ideas we carry in our heads but a posture of the heart that welcomes God’s transformative work in our lives. It is a way of life shaped by following Jesus, sustained and nourished by the Spirit who leads us toward the fullness of the life God desires for us.
Church
I cherish the Church first and foremost as a community of people learning to follow the way of Jesus together. It is a shared journey of travelers at different points on the path, encouraging one another toward love of God and neighbor. It is not defined by buildings or institutions but by the relationships that help us grow in faith. It is where we practice compassion, extend forgiveness, care for those who are hurting, and cultivate a life of service to those around us. It is less a place we attend and more a people being formed in the way of love, becoming the means of God’s transformative work in the world.
In short, I trust in the God who is love: a love embodied in the way of Jesus, a love encountered in the wisdom of Scripture, a love experienced in the presence of the Spirit, and a love which transforms through faith lived out in community. Faith I hope to live out in a way that is rooted enough to anchor me in the way of Jesus, yet spacious enough to welcome humility, curiosity, and wonder – and faith I hope to embody with honesty, courage, and love.