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Joey Cochran

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Historian at Purdue University Northwest. Jonathan Edwards and Hebrews (V&R, 2025). Brand Evangelicals (Brazos Press, forthcoming 2027). Columnist Anxious Bench.

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · Feb 17

This morning was a surreal and sacred moment, where I quietly entered my study and added my own contribution to the shelf with the other works on Edwards.

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 2d

When you spread out your hands in prayer, I hide my eyes from you; even when you offer many prayers, I am not listening. Your hands are full of blood!
(Isaiah 1:15 NIV11-GK)

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 2d

Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b----' before shooting

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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorn...

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 2d

Neighbors Warn Neighbors As Fear of ICE Ripples Through Chicago

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Neighbors Warn Neighbors as Fear of ICE Ripples Across Chicago

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 2d

I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
(Psalm 16:8 NIV11-GK)
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Accordance

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 5d

Let us in. Hold ICE accountable. Tear down the fence.

This is what we are demanding from the Broadview ICE facility, and nothing less.

Our leaders can decide whether they stand with the people or with ICE. There is no middle ground.

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 5d

This Sunday I start a 4 week Adult Class at @Christ_ChurchUS on Brand Evangelicals from the 60s–90s. All are welcome to join us at 10:30AM at the Oak Brook campus.

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 5d

Addendum: Actually Romantic could’ve been a Sabrina Carpenter or an Olivia Rodrigo song, and it slaps. Didn’t pick up on this until 3rd run through of the album.

Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 5d

On this day 2025, the album Life of a Showgirl dropped.

Opalite, Wi$h Li$t, CANCELLED!, Life of a Showgirl are my favs.

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 6d

Many evangelicals think that with Trump they have regained the political power and influence they once had with Reagan and Bush.

But the script is flipped.

The political powers and principalities have the evangelical’s influence they needed to accomplish their agenda.

Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 6d

30 years ago today Oasis dropped this bombshell of an album on the world.

What’s your favorite track?

Mine
Don’t Look Back in Anger

Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 8d

Here’s the profile of me on this list:

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Joseph Cochran - Professor Watchlist

Joseph (Joey) Cochran is a Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Wheaton College. According to his university profile, Cochran teaches numerous courses including “American History to 1865,” “Amer

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 8d

While I wasn’t quoted nor any snippets from my conversation appeared in the reporting (other than mention that 3 Wheaton College professors were on the list), the general sentiment that professors work was mischaracterized by the list echoes what I shared with NPR.

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Illinois professors face threats after landing on Charlie Kirk group watch list

An online database compiled by Turning Point USA, affiliated with slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, identifies nearly 50 Illinois college instructors it labels "radical professors."

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 8d

I encourage you to listen to this NPR reporting on Illinois professors that appeared on Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA Professor Watchlist. I was one of the professors on the list that was interviewed by NPR.

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 10d

We do not need martial law that escalates violence and puts more armed people on our streets. We need common sense laws that takes armed people off the streets and ends the senseless loss of citizens’ lives.

We need to make America safe again.

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 12d

Happy birthday sweet girl!

Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 15d

when a massacre of nations is made on the insane impulse of a single mind and when, at the decision of one proud king, what nature produced over many centuries is destroyed in a moment” (Jordanes, Getica, 193).

Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 15d

“What cause can justify the mobilisation of so many? Or rather, what hatred inspired them all to arm against each other? This is proof that the human race lives at the mercy of kings:

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 16d

My latest at the Anxious Bench.

The Anxious Bench @anxiousbench.bsky.social · 16d

"The Charlie Kirk Memorial turned out to be a blend of funeral, revival, and rally," writes Joey Cochran. "The three features of which had so much permeability that it was tough to discern where one began and the others ended."
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The Charlie Kirk Memorial: A Funeral, A Revival, A Rally

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, thousands of people attended the Charlie Kirk Memorial at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona. They gathered to pay

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 16d

Ominous were hints about the future mission of the MAGA program and how it would embody an embrace between Church and State.”

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The Charlie Kirk Memorial: A Funeral, A Revival, A Rally

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, thousands of people attended the Charlie Kirk Memorial at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona. They gathered to pay

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 16d

“The mood in the stadium appeared somber and reflective. There were talking points that were repeated from many of those memorializing Kirk. Common themes highlighted Kirk’s commitment to the fatherland, faith, and family.

The Charlie Kirk Memorial: A Funeral, A Revival, A Rally

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, thousands of people attended the Charlie Kirk Memorial at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona. They gathered to pay

www.patheos.com

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 16d

My pleasure!

Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 16d

“Charlie’s love for the fatherland took on a militant chord from a number of those offering tribute.”

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The Charlie Kirk Memorial: A Funeral, A Revival, A Rally

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, thousands of people attended the Charlie Kirk Memorial at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona. They gathered to pay

www.patheos.com

Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 16d

My column at the Anxious Bench today:

The Charlie Kirk Memorial: a Funeral, a Revival, a Rally

“We may just have to get used to the embrace between the Church and State.”

www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiou...

The Charlie Kirk Memorial: A Funeral, A Revival, A Rally

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, thousands of people attended the Charlie Kirk Memorial at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona. They gathered to pay

www.patheos.com

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Joey Cochran @jtcochran.bsky.social · 22d

I’m doing some crowdsourcing. So, please share if possible.

Question
Do you think that the assassination of Charlie Kirk is an example of Christians being persecuted?

Please comment with Y/N. And explain why, if possible.

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 23d

September 15, 2025

Six years of Letters from an American. I could not be more grateful to be part of this wonderful community.

September 15, 2025

Six years ago, on September 15, 2019, after about a six-week hiatus during the summer, I wrote a Facebook post that started:

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