Rev. Justin Berkobien
@justinberkobien.bsky.social
christian minister • interfaith chaplain • writer
The presence of truth and justice will always provoke people’s inner demons. I think that’s why Jesus said he came not to bring peace but a sword. He was fully aware that the birth of a new creation would involve labor pains.
December 4, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The presence of truth and justice will always provoke people’s inner demons. I think that’s why Jesus said he came not to bring peace but a sword. He was fully aware that the birth of a new creation would involve labor pains.
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I love his laid-back personality. He's easily a solid ten.
December 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I love his laid-back personality. He's easily a solid ten.
It’s possible to disagree with someone and still show them empathy. It’s possible to dislike someone and still show them compassion.
Judgement isn’t the absence of critique but the withholding of grace.
Judgement isn’t the absence of critique but the withholding of grace.
December 3, 2025 at 3:43 AM
It’s possible to disagree with someone and still show them empathy. It’s possible to dislike someone and still show them compassion.
Judgement isn’t the absence of critique but the withholding of grace.
Judgement isn’t the absence of critique but the withholding of grace.
Following Jesus isn’t primarily about escaping hell or getting into heaven, it’s about severing our allegiance to hellish systems and trusting God to bring heaven down to earth.
December 2, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Following Jesus isn’t primarily about escaping hell or getting into heaven, it’s about severing our allegiance to hellish systems and trusting God to bring heaven down to earth.
God often takes what seems like the end of the world and uses it to start something new.
November 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
God often takes what seems like the end of the world and uses it to start something new.
I invite maga Christians to make a choice: you can be loyal to Jesus, or you can be loyal to this president. You cannot be loyal to both. What they want and how they go about getting it could not be more different.
November 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I invite maga Christians to make a choice: you can be loyal to Jesus, or you can be loyal to this president. You cannot be loyal to both. What they want and how they go about getting it could not be more different.
Reposted by Rev. Justin Berkobien
Growing up in the heartland I was constantly bullied for not being enough like the other boys. It never “fixed” me, but it made me care for and identify with marginalized people everywhere.
I’d rather be like me, than them.
I’d rather be like me, than them.
I’d rather be wrong about things and loving to people than right about things and hateful to people.
November 27, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Growing up in the heartland I was constantly bullied for not being enough like the other boys. It never “fixed” me, but it made me care for and identify with marginalized people everywhere.
I’d rather be like me, than them.
I’d rather be like me, than them.
I’d rather be wrong about things and loving to people than right about things and hateful to people.
November 27, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I’d rather be wrong about things and loving to people than right about things and hateful to people.
You can be gay and Christian
You can be bi and Christian
You can be ace and Christian
You can be trans and Christian
I know because many of the best Christians I’ve met are queer. It’s almost like authenticity is an important part of following Jesus.
You can be bi and Christian
You can be ace and Christian
You can be trans and Christian
I know because many of the best Christians I’ve met are queer. It’s almost like authenticity is an important part of following Jesus.
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 AM
You can be gay and Christian
You can be bi and Christian
You can be ace and Christian
You can be trans and Christian
I know because many of the best Christians I’ve met are queer. It’s almost like authenticity is an important part of following Jesus.
You can be bi and Christian
You can be ace and Christian
You can be trans and Christian
I know because many of the best Christians I’ve met are queer. It’s almost like authenticity is an important part of following Jesus.
I prefer my Christianity without all the syncretism and cult-like qualities.
November 25, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I prefer my Christianity without all the syncretism and cult-like qualities.
Reposted by Rev. Justin Berkobien
I don't push religion for anyone but this guy. That's because this guy spreads the right message. 🩷
What’s amazing about the penitent thief on the cross next to Christ was that he saw salvation in Jesus when effectively everyone else assumed he had been defeated. He recognized something the church in America desperately needs to see: God doesn’t think of winning the way we do.
November 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I don't push religion for anyone but this guy. That's because this guy spreads the right message. 🩷
What’s amazing about the penitent thief on the cross next to Christ was that he saw salvation in Jesus when effectively everyone else assumed he had been defeated. He recognized something the church in America desperately needs to see: God doesn’t think of winning the way we do.
November 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What’s amazing about the penitent thief on the cross next to Christ was that he saw salvation in Jesus when effectively everyone else assumed he had been defeated. He recognized something the church in America desperately needs to see: God doesn’t think of winning the way we do.
I identify as a progressive Christian—mostly to stand in solidarity with others who have experienced harm in conservative Christian spheres. But my loyalty isn’t to the left of center, it’s to Christ who is above all the labels. If you’re conservative and kind, we can be friends.
November 22, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I identify as a progressive Christian—mostly to stand in solidarity with others who have experienced harm in conservative Christian spheres. But my loyalty isn’t to the left of center, it’s to Christ who is above all the labels. If you’re conservative and kind, we can be friends.
Open invitation. If anyone would like to say sorry for re-electing this absolute embarrassment of a president I will receive your apology with gratitude and grace.
November 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Open invitation. If anyone would like to say sorry for re-electing this absolute embarrassment of a president I will receive your apology with gratitude and grace.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
If society is falling it probably has something to do with taking toxic ideologies and slapping Jesus labels on them.
November 20, 2025 at 4:55 AM
If society is falling it probably has something to do with taking toxic ideologies and slapping Jesus labels on them.
Dunking on other religions doesn’t make Christianity look good, it just makes Christians look bad.
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Dunking on other religions doesn’t make Christianity look good, it just makes Christians look bad.
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Forgiveness doesn't mean freedom from consequences
Jesus can forgive your soul
Your ass is still going to jail
Jesus can forgive your soul
Your ass is still going to jail
Jesus didn’t die to give Christians immunity from accountability.
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Forgiveness doesn't mean freedom from consequences
Jesus can forgive your soul
Your ass is still going to jail
Jesus can forgive your soul
Your ass is still going to jail
Let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to keep you around? 😎💛
Do I still have an honest shot at Heaven, @justinberkobien.bsky.social?
November 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to keep you around? 😎💛
Jesus didn’t die to give Christians immunity from accountability.
November 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Jesus didn’t die to give Christians immunity from accountability.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I guess it shouldn’t surprise us if the same people who’ve made excuses for predatory pastors are continuing to stand by this president.
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I guess it shouldn’t surprise us if the same people who’ve made excuses for predatory pastors are continuing to stand by this president.
I’m one of those radical leftist Christians who thinks we should believe women.
November 14, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I’m one of those radical leftist Christians who thinks we should believe women.
The Jesus I know would end the careers of 99 politicians if it meant a single survivor would have a better night’s sleep.
November 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The Jesus I know would end the careers of 99 politicians if it meant a single survivor would have a better night’s sleep.