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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · 1d

It makes me happy knowing that this helped you do something, friend! 🙌🏼

Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · 1d

Recently had a conversation about all things music with my pal Joshua Leventhal—how he started writing songs, how those songs led to a career, and what that has to do with Jesus. Get the full episode here! open.substack.com/pub/personal...

Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · 7d

Had a chance to talk to Grace Ji-Sun Kim about her new book Earthbound w/ @orbisbooks.bsky.social. Some prophetic words here! Get the full interview here: personalistmanifestos.substack.com/p/earthbound...

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · 25d

A clip from a late-August conversation I had with @davidmoscrop.com about the current the political landscape, how we might make sense of it, and some practical things we can do—even when it all feels a bit overwhelming and/or hopeless. Full conversation here: personalistmanifestos.substack.com

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · 29d

I had a blast talking about sports, snacks, community, and Jesus when my friend Andrew. If anything about what I wrote just there interests you, get the whole conversation here: personalistmanifestos.substack.com/p/sports-com...

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Sep 4

Had a great chat with JD Lyonhart recently about his new book, The Journey of God with @ivpress.bsky.social. Here, we talk about stumbling into the presence of God. Get the full conversation here: personalistmanifestos.substack.com/p/the-journe...

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Aug 28

How does disability hold up a mirror to the church? A clip of my pal Kathy from YoungLife Capernaum leading the fourth of the FREE four-part seminar series on disability and the church. Get the full session here: substack.com/@personalist...

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Aug 21

Don’t lose sight of the main thing. Session Three of a FREE seminar on disability and the church. In this session, my pal Greg explores disability and discipleship. Get the full seminar here: open.substack.com/pub/personal...

Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Aug 14

What do we think about when we think about the word 'human'? A clip from the second of four seminars my friends and I did on disability and the church recently. Get the full session for FREE here: open.substack.com/pub/personal...

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Aug 6

A clip from the first of a FREE four-part seminar my friends and I did on disability and the church—for anyone curious about making their church a place where everyone belongs. Get the full session here, spread the word! open.substack.com/pub/personal...

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jul 23

Tell him thanks. I’ll listen for sure. 🎧

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jul 23

Well, that’s a new band for me to check out. Sounds like my cup of tea! ☕️ 🤘🏼

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jul 23

Hope that helps!

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jul 23

Then, if he wants to go for something bigger, Technological Society, Propaganda, Political Illusion, and/or Critique of the New Commonplaces are all worth trying out if he wants to get into the sociological stuff.

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jul 23

And in term of possible books if that’s the side of Ellul he’s interested in, this collection of interviews might make for a good ‘starter pack’: wipfandstock.com/978159752266...

Jacques Ellul on Politics, Technology, and Christianity- Wipf and Stock Publishers

Wipf & Stock Publishers (Eugene, Oregon) is proud to publish the Jacques Ellul Legacy Series, a growing series of books by Ellul in reprint editions. Wip...

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jul 23

Sounds like a cool band. What’s the connection between them and Ellul?

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jul 23

Also, sorry for the slow response. On holiday!

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jul 23

I agree re: Presence in the Modern World as a good entry point. But also… what specifically interests you about Ellul? The answer
might yield different suggestions.

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jul 4

What happens when you’re in municipal politics and the news thinks city council wants to kill a bunch of federally and royally protected swans? This happens. One of many standout moments from the latest Personalist Manifesto(s) convo with Jeff Wheeldon. open.substack.com/pub/personal...

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jun 27

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jun 27

🙂

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jun 27

This week I had a chance to speak with @karenod.bsky.social, a leader of the @feministtheology.bsky.social vanguard. It was a blast. We may have even decided in real-time to co-edit a volume on something. Full conversation at: personalistmanifestos.substack.com/p/radical-sp...

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jun 21

Thanks @drempel.bsky.social, and DM if you want some articles/book suggestions I can send that might be helpful.

Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jun 19

Had an excellent conversation with @jaredstacy.bsky.social, who humbly and wisely shows how conspiracy theories are not ‘just fringe’ things for ‘the crazies.’ They’re much closer to our doorsteps than we may initially think. Full conversation: personalistmanifestos.substack.com/p/theologica...

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Michael Morelli @mchlmorelli.bsky.social · Jun 13

What if needing each other is a good thing? And what if we should avoid technologies that make us need each other less? Clip from a stellar conversation with the ever wise @joncoutts.bsky.social. More at: open.substack.com/pub/personal...

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