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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 2d

something new is on the horizon.
sleek. black. built to travel.

our next dead ringer stretch goal unlocks at 750 backers.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Matt Nightingale @mattnightingale.bsky.social · 3d

You don't have to worship where you're not wanted.

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📚🖤GothGirl🖤📚 @kstarlight21.bsky.social · 5d

@ladyasterianox.bsky.social is a dear friend who is currently in an unsafe living situation! She urgently needs to leave but needs assistance. Please consider helping! Her Venmo and cashapp are ladyasterianox. If you can't donate, please consider sharing/interacting! 💜❤️

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 4d

meet abbie parker — former CCM artist, animal lover, and co-creator of the dead ringer.

answering one of your most-asked questions: what’s it made of?
(spoiler: soft, rigid, soft.)

now on kickstarter → deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Snufflewort @snufflewort.bsky.social · 4d

A massive thank you to Victoria Buzz for writing about my new kids’ book, A Gnome With No Comb, inspired by young cancer warriors!!! It’s so amazing to see this book I put together over the 7 dark months of chemo being shared in my community! #cancer #yyj
victoriabuzz.com/2025/10/vict...

Victoria-based cancer survivor writes best-selling children’s book

A local author has channeled the pain she endured while enduring chemotherapy into writing a children’s book, which has since become a best-seller.

victoriabuzz.com

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 5d

so what does the dead ringer SOUND like?

instant rubber-bridge tone. no mods. no tools. no effect on tuning or intonation.

installs in seconds — now in three finishes.
deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Rev. Benjamin Cremer @brcremer.bsky.social · 5d

A Christianity that is known for its cruelty is a Christianity that no longer knows Christ.

"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." -Jesus

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Rev. Benjamin Cremer @brcremer.bsky.social · 5d

It doesn’t matter what your politics are regarding immigration. If they do not begin and end with human beings needing to be treated with dignity and respect, especially when it comes to the enforcement of the law, your politics are wrong.

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 5d

this really is a family business.

our nephew ezra 3D-prints the parts from his bedroom in illinois. we assemble the rest in our living room. every dead ringer passes through our family’s hands.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 6d

only one week in:
700% funded
600+ backers
800+ dead ringers (and counting).

turn any guitar into a rubber-bridge guitar in seconds.

next unlock coming soon 👀
deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · 7d

PASSIVE AGGRESSION TRANSLATED

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 7d

you did it — 600 backers 🎉

by popular demand, the rosewood dead ringer is officially back.

available now as both a reward + add-on (while supplies last).
thank you for keeping this little homegrown project growing.
deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Trey Ferguson @pastortrey05.com · 7d

Good morning, beloved.

Take a deep breath.

Exhale slowly.

Recognize that moment as a gift.

Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.

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Matt Nightingale @mattnightingale.bsky.social · 8d

Last night's Contemplative Spirituality Group for LGBTQIA+ folks and our allies was really lovely. We had more people than usual, and the conversation was fascinating. We are always invited to bring our whole selves - just as we are, experience God, and see what happens.

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Rev. Justin Berkobien @justinberkobien.bsky.social · 7d

When Christian Nationalism imagines greatness it thinks of power and domination

When Jesus imagines greatness he thinks of humility and service

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 8d

you asked for it.

the original rosewood dead ringer returns — unlocking at 600 backers. available soon as reward + add-on.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Karen Elspeth @terranen.bsky.social · 8d

Sending much love and support your way, my friend 🫂

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Trey Ferguson @pastortrey05.com · 8d

Good morning, beloved.

Hope is an endurance sport.

Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.

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Trey Ferguson @pastortrey05.com · 9d

Good morning, beloved.

Liberation is never realized without intention, and it has always been a group endeavor.

Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.

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Karen Elspeth @terranen.bsky.social · 9d

Sometimes a friend says something and you realize you don't want to forget it because it's the reminder you needed.

Yup! Sometimes you need to say "Fuck it!"

In rainbow lettering on a black background from a scratch off pad, it says "You're finding your Fuck it!"
The words fuck it! Are in bubble letters

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 10d

500 backers (!!)
the WHITEOUT dead ringer is here — limited edition, available now as reward + add-on 🤍

if you’re just hearing about all this: the dead finger gives your guitar that warm, thumpy rubber-bridge tone — installs in seconds.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Liberal Jane @liberaljane.bsky.social · 10d

Image depicts a hazy purple scene showing a spell being cast by a Black woman with long hair. She’s wearing a purple gown with mesh sleeves with stars. Around her are floating candles and a book with text that reads, ‘hex the imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchy’

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Rev. Benjamin Cremer @brcremer.bsky.social · 11d

When you demonize and mistreat the immigrant, the poor, the starving, and the marginalized, I'm not interested in hearing about your religious beliefs.

You've already shown me what they are by how you're demonizing and mistreating the immigrant, the poor, the starving, and the marginalized.

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Karen Elspeth @terranen.bsky.social · 11d

Hope you both enjoyed it!

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