The June Newsletter

Also, the genius of Daniel Nayeri, Rita Springer's hot streak, and an update on the Substack

Winters are rough in Central Colorado, let me tell you. But a June evening like this, spent marveling at thunderheads, pays down a large part of that wintry debt.

First things first: If you haven’t watched Daniel Nayeri’s commencement speech at Wheaton, do so. It’s eighteen minutes of gold. You can look forward to lines like this one: “I have never been more sad than when I was winning. I have never been more satisfied than in my shed listening to God laugh.” God bless you, Daniel. 

Second things second. If you’re behind on your Rita Springer, she’s killing it. Listen to AMEN!. 

Book recommendation this month: Have you read (or listened to) The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God? I liked it, not least because I like Justin Brierley. Apologetics aren’t normally my thing, but I love stories of people encountering Jesus and you’ll find plenty here. If you want to skip the book and listen to a great show on the related podcast, listen to this one for witches, miracles, and the allure of the wild. 

Now for an important update on the Substack!

I’ve heard from a growing number of you that 2,000-3,000 words a week is a lot to get through and let me tell you, I don’t want these posts to feel like chores. I want them to feel like cappuccinos and chocolate. 

That said, I’m going to try something new: One week, I’ll post the next installment in the story. The next, I’ll post the related commentary. I hope you look forward to both. 

(You are allowed to rebel against this change. Prefer the long posts? Let me know.)

One last thing: The polls are in from last week, and I’m going to leave the asides in the post as notes. Thanks to all of you who responded. 

That’s all for this month. I hope you’re enjoying your Spring so far. My kids puked (almost) all night (almost) every night last week and since then they’ve been draped across the furniture like wet cloth. I’m looking forward to warmer weather (and hopefully not being sick) and a nap.

Blaine