Marissa Franks Burt
@mburtwrites.bsky.social
Author of Storybound & Stardust series +
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Gen of Eva Families (Fall, 2025) Also @lectionaryhome.bsky.social
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Gen of Eva Families (Fall, 2025) Also @lectionaryhome.bsky.social
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@kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
and I are so excited for this book to be in your hands.
Release date: October 14, 2025
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40% off preorders right now! bakerbookhouse.com/products/637...
@kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
and I are so excited for this book to be in your hands.
Release date: October 14, 2025
@brazospress.bsky.social
40% off preorders right now! bakerbookhouse.com/products/637...
Want to join me for a virtual book club this Advent season? I’ll be reading Grace Hamman’s book “Ask of Old Paths,” and you can join in for a suggested reading schedule, virtual conversation, and two video-calls where we can discuss in real time. Learn more on today’s substack.
November 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Want to join me for a virtual book club this Advent season? I’ll be reading Grace Hamman’s book “Ask of Old Paths,” and you can join in for a suggested reading schedule, virtual conversation, and two video-calls where we can discuss in real time. Learn more on today’s substack.
Looking forward to chatting with @friendlyatheist.com tomorrow. Join us live at 8:30AM PT if you like! www.youtube.com/live/iw0cTvi...
Interview with Marissa Franks Burt, co-author of "The Myth of Good Christian Parenting"
YouTube video by Friendly Atheist
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November 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Looking forward to chatting with @friendlyatheist.com tomorrow. Join us live at 8:30AM PT if you like! www.youtube.com/live/iw0cTvi...
I am thankful to see this effort from the clergy within the Anglican Church in North America.
ACNA friends, please circulate widely among priests and deacons you think might be interested in signing this. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
ACNA friends, please circulate widely among priests and deacons you think might be interested in signing this. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Our Vows and the Protection of the Flock:
Our Vows and the Protection of the Flock: An Open Letter to the ACNA College of Bishops Vows are not small matters in the Anglican tradition. The exhortation tells clergy of our duties: I now exhor...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I am thankful to see this effort from the clergy within the Anglican Church in North America.
ACNA friends, please circulate widely among priests and deacons you think might be interested in signing this. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
ACNA friends, please circulate widely among priests and deacons you think might be interested in signing this. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
When compliance & control are the goals, connection is not a consideration.
Doug Wilson in his own words for #noquarternovember
Doug Wilson in his own words for #noquarternovember
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
When compliance & control are the goals, connection is not a consideration.
Doug Wilson in his own words for #noquarternovember
Doug Wilson in his own words for #noquarternovember
Many families are navigating painful “low-contact” or “no-contact” dynamics among increasing political and worldview divides.1 out of 3 adults in the general American population reports estrangement from a parent or a sibling. 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Many families are navigating painful “low-contact” or “no-contact” dynamics among increasing political and worldview divides.1 out of 3 adults in the general American population reports estrangement from a parent or a sibling. 🧵
More distressing news for the Anglican Church in North America. A second woman has come forward w/allegations against Abp Wood, &
Fr. Andrew Gross blows the whistle on troubling practices at the provincial level.
Behind the paywall: archive.is/aMaj4
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Fr. Andrew Gross blows the whistle on troubling practices at the provincial level.
Behind the paywall: archive.is/aMaj4
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
archive.is
November 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
More distressing news for the Anglican Church in North America. A second woman has come forward w/allegations against Abp Wood, &
Fr. Andrew Gross blows the whistle on troubling practices at the provincial level.
Behind the paywall: archive.is/aMaj4
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Fr. Andrew Gross blows the whistle on troubling practices at the provincial level.
Behind the paywall: archive.is/aMaj4
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
“When I was a child, my father delivered 3 rules to me...
I also remember where I was standing in the front yard when he delivered them to me, & I remember the fond & affectionate demeanor with which he delivered it (he had a fist in front of my face).”
--Douglas Wilson,
🧵
I also remember where I was standing in the front yard when he delivered them to me, & I remember the fond & affectionate demeanor with which he delivered it (he had a fist in front of my face).”
--Douglas Wilson,
🧵
November 6, 2025 at 3:19 AM
“When I was a child, my father delivered 3 rules to me...
I also remember where I was standing in the front yard when he delivered them to me, & I remember the fond & affectionate demeanor with which he delivered it (he had a fist in front of my face).”
--Douglas Wilson,
🧵
I also remember where I was standing in the front yard when he delivered them to me, & I remember the fond & affectionate demeanor with which he delivered it (he had a fist in front of my face).”
--Douglas Wilson,
🧵
Reposted by Marissa Franks Burt
“Join the Shirriffs! Serve the Big Chief! Arrest your neighbors! Scour the Shire!”
October 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
“Join the Shirriffs! Serve the Big Chief! Arrest your neighbors! Scour the Shire!”
Letting these words from poet Jeremiah Webster simmer today. Thanks @mockingbirdmin
mbird.com/poetry/drago...
mbird.com/poetry/drago...
October 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Letting these words from poet Jeremiah Webster simmer today. Thanks @mockingbirdmin
mbird.com/poetry/drago...
mbird.com/poetry/drago...
Travel delay after college family weekend finds me at a random hotel w/lots of pool time. I wanted to pack light since we wouldn’t have much down time but at the last minute grabbed @joashpthomas.bsky.social’s book from @brazospress.bsky.social!
I’m so glad I did! A thought-provoking read!
I’m so glad I did! A thought-provoking read!
October 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Travel delay after college family weekend finds me at a random hotel w/lots of pool time. I wanted to pack light since we wouldn’t have much down time but at the last minute grabbed @joashpthomas.bsky.social’s book from @brazospress.bsky.social!
I’m so glad I did! A thought-provoking read!
I’m so glad I did! A thought-provoking read!
Some ACNA folks are finally reading the allegations against Ruch. Good
Please recognize that *all* your bishops had access to info about these allegations for yrs
THREE were willing to sign a presentment against him & got slammed for it.
THREE
1/3 www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Please recognize that *all* your bishops had access to info about these allegations for yrs
THREE were willing to sign a presentment against him & got slammed for it.
THREE
1/3 www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
A bishop’s secret church trial and the U.S. Anglican Church in turmoil
A child sex offender, a man accused of attempted second-degree murder, a man who solicited a prostitute — all were allowed to lead or worship in Stewart Ruch’s diocese.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Some ACNA folks are finally reading the allegations against Ruch. Good
Please recognize that *all* your bishops had access to info about these allegations for yrs
THREE were willing to sign a presentment against him & got slammed for it.
THREE
1/3 www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Please recognize that *all* your bishops had access to info about these allegations for yrs
THREE were willing to sign a presentment against him & got slammed for it.
THREE
1/3 www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Reposted by Marissa Franks Burt
Okay, that footnote alone just sold me.
October 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Okay, that footnote alone just sold me.
Reposted by Marissa Franks Burt
"The good-Christian-parenting empire runs on the assumption that parental intentionality will achieve certain results." @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
#MythOfGoodChristianParenting Order here: a.co/d/7SsKYNW
#MythOfGoodChristianParenting Order here: a.co/d/7SsKYNW
October 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"The good-Christian-parenting empire runs on the assumption that parental intentionality will achieve certain results." @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
#MythOfGoodChristianParenting Order here: a.co/d/7SsKYNW
#MythOfGoodChristianParenting Order here: a.co/d/7SsKYNW
I am upset that the ACNA
is incapable of taking integrity & accountability in its leaders seriously.
The College of Bishops have been so undiscerning as to elect a man whose clergy & staff had raised serious concerns. How is that even possible? 1/
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
is incapable of taking integrity & accountability in its leaders seriously.
The College of Bishops have been so undiscerning as to elect a man whose clergy & staff had raised serious concerns. How is that even possible? 1/
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
U.S. Anglican Church archbishop accused of sexual misconduct, abuse of power
An attempted kiss, cash payments and other allegations roil the Anglican Church in North America.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I am upset that the ACNA
is incapable of taking integrity & accountability in its leaders seriously.
The College of Bishops have been so undiscerning as to elect a man whose clergy & staff had raised serious concerns. How is that even possible? 1/
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
is incapable of taking integrity & accountability in its leaders seriously.
The College of Bishops have been so undiscerning as to elect a man whose clergy & staff had raised serious concerns. How is that even possible? 1/
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Looking for a chance to discuss our book with other readers? Here is a virtual book group meeting this Wednesday: www.meetup.com/religion-rea...
(Online) Religion Book Club Discussion: The Myth of Good Christian Parenting , Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup
About this Month's Book:
# The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families (Breaking the Cycle of Religious Trauma a
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October 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Looking for a chance to discuss our book with other readers? Here is a virtual book group meeting this Wednesday: www.meetup.com/religion-rea...
Reposted by Marissa Franks Burt
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting by @mburtwrites.bsky.social & Kelsey McGinnis
(I finished chapter 1 and have so many thoughts/emotions. This book is long overdue not just for the parenting ideology critiques but the examination of the mindsets that led to this problem.)
(I finished chapter 1 and have so many thoughts/emotions. This book is long overdue not just for the parenting ideology critiques but the examination of the mindsets that led to this problem.)
October 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting by @mburtwrites.bsky.social & Kelsey McGinnis
(I finished chapter 1 and have so many thoughts/emotions. This book is long overdue not just for the parenting ideology critiques but the examination of the mindsets that led to this problem.)
(I finished chapter 1 and have so many thoughts/emotions. This book is long overdue not just for the parenting ideology critiques but the examination of the mindsets that led to this problem.)
When we were deciding how we wanted to define terms, the brilliant @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social highlighted that media production/consumption is a huge piece of what it means to be an American evangelical.
Fascinating to see ⬇️perception that more purchases ≈Christianity « surging », revival, etc
Fascinating to see ⬇️perception that more purchases ≈Christianity « surging », revival, etc
October 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
When we were deciding how we wanted to define terms, the brilliant @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social highlighted that media production/consumption is a huge piece of what it means to be an American evangelical.
Fascinating to see ⬇️perception that more purchases ≈Christianity « surging », revival, etc
Fascinating to see ⬇️perception that more purchases ≈Christianity « surging », revival, etc
Reposted by Marissa Franks Burt
@mburtwrites.bsky.social talking about “sin” in Conservative Christian Parenting, child development, and why so many Christian “tradwife” influencers are peddling harsh (corporal) disciplinary measures against toddlers who are simply learning how to move in this world.
Did you grow up like this?
Did you grow up like this?
October 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
@mburtwrites.bsky.social talking about “sin” in Conservative Christian Parenting, child development, and why so many Christian “tradwife” influencers are peddling harsh (corporal) disciplinary measures against toddlers who are simply learning how to move in this world.
Did you grow up like this?
Did you grow up like this?
Join @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social & I live with Wendy at @freshstartwendy at 11:30 AM PT! Book giveaway! youtube.com/live/oCi39u1...
🌟 LIVE with Marissa Burt & Kelsey McGinnis
🎙️ Live Conversation: Spare the Rod, Strengthen the Child: Understanding & Overcoming
the Spanking Culture
Join Wendy from The Fresh Start Family Show for a powerful live chat with Marissa Burt & Ke...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Join @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social & I live with Wendy at @freshstartwendy at 11:30 AM PT! Book giveaway! youtube.com/live/oCi39u1...
Reposted by Marissa Franks Burt
Oooh these are some excellent questions to ask about Christian parenting resources.
It is book release day!🎉📚
One of the FAQs we get is, understandably, what resources do you recommend?
One of our goals in writing this book was to empower people to embrace the tremendous freedom they have, and so we created a metric for evaluating resources.
1/3
One of the FAQs we get is, understandably, what resources do you recommend?
One of our goals in writing this book was to empower people to embrace the tremendous freedom they have, and so we created a metric for evaluating resources.
1/3
October 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Oooh these are some excellent questions to ask about Christian parenting resources.
It is book release day!🎉📚
One of the FAQs we get is, understandably, what resources do you recommend?
One of our goals in writing this book was to empower people to embrace the tremendous freedom they have, and so we created a metric for evaluating resources.
1/3
One of the FAQs we get is, understandably, what resources do you recommend?
One of our goals in writing this book was to empower people to embrace the tremendous freedom they have, and so we created a metric for evaluating resources.
1/3
October 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
It is book release day!🎉📚
One of the FAQs we get is, understandably, what resources do you recommend?
One of our goals in writing this book was to empower people to embrace the tremendous freedom they have, and so we created a metric for evaluating resources.
1/3
One of the FAQs we get is, understandably, what resources do you recommend?
One of our goals in writing this book was to empower people to embrace the tremendous freedom they have, and so we created a metric for evaluating resources.
1/3
Reposted by Marissa Franks Burt
🌟New Release!🌟 The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families by @mburtwrites.bsky.social & @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
What happens when popular "biblical parenting" methods cause more harm than good?
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What happens when popular "biblical parenting" methods cause more harm than good?
bakerbookhouse.com/products/978...
October 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🌟New Release!🌟 The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families by @mburtwrites.bsky.social & @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
What happens when popular "biblical parenting" methods cause more harm than good?
bakerbookhouse.com/products/978...
What happens when popular "biblical parenting" methods cause more harm than good?
bakerbookhouse.com/products/978...
These represent some of the myths we hold up to scrutiny in The Myth of Good Christian Parenting. So many families have been weighed down by heavy burdens & left picking up the pieces when the promises fail.
Let’s free some people up! Available everywhere TOMORROW!
Let’s free some people up! Available everywhere TOMORROW!
October 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
These represent some of the myths we hold up to scrutiny in The Myth of Good Christian Parenting. So many families have been weighed down by heavy burdens & left picking up the pieces when the promises fail.
Let’s free some people up! Available everywhere TOMORROW!
Let’s free some people up! Available everywhere TOMORROW!
Would love for you to join us!
Join Fr. Aaron & @mburtwrites.bsky.social for Proper 23
They discuss the story of Naomi and Ruth, Paul's letter to Timothy, and the healing of the Samaritan leper.
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They discuss the story of Naomi and Ruth, Paul's letter to Timothy, and the healing of the Samaritan leper.
athomewiththelectionary.buzzsprout.com/1891089/epis...
October 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Would love for you to join us!