Answering the Post-Christian World
EDITORS NOTE: This post was updated on Dec. 2, 2020 to add the Spotify player and a featured image. Okay, so maybe announcing a whole playlist project with a 7 day turn around while in a foreign country adopting a child and working on buying a new home was a little ambitious, but at least… Continue reading An Ancient Abandon Christmas!
Music has been a major part of this blog from the outset and so the only real question to be asked is why has it taken so long to put together an official Ancient Abandon playlist? Truth be told, I'm not really sure, but that time is now. On December 1st you'll be able to… Continue reading Introducing the Ancient Abandon Playlists
Reflecting on the song "Illusion" by Citizens (aka Citizens & Saints).
Reflections on "Get Up" by Shinedown from the album Attention Attention.
Lyrics I can see you running, running Every night from the same darkness It’s coming, coming But you are not along If you just say the word I’ll be there by your side You make me more, you make me superhuman And if you need me to I will save you Send out the signal… Continue reading Starset – “Halo”
Lyrics When I look into your eyes It’s like watching the night sky Or a beautiful sunrise Well, there’s so much they hold And just like them old stars I see that you’ve come so far To be right where you are How old is your soul? Will I won’t give up on us… Continue reading Jason Mraz – “I Won’t Let Go”
What can "Heathens" by Twenty One Pilots teach us about ourselves, our culture, and our religious expression? Read this to find out!
Thanks for listening! This week Dan examines the latest controversy regarding the arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia Starbucks, shares stories of his long employment with the company, and considers the Christian response to the controversy. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below or by reaching out at ancientabandonpodcast@gmail.com! Don’t… Continue reading Is Starbucks Racist? Confessions of a Former Employee | AA:14
Thanks for listening! This week Dan discusses the state of young evangelicals according to a recent study and dives into what Jesus meant by "seek first His kingdom" as a response to the divisiveness of American social and political life today. I'd love to hear your thoughts and questions on this topic and others at… Continue reading Seek First the Kingdom | AA:12
Boy, oh boy, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything (apologies to everyone for such a long delay). A Quick Personal Update I mentioned part of this in a previous episode of the podcast, but for those of you who may not listen to it, I am very happy to let everyone know… Continue reading An Update for March 2018
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