Michael W. Arnold
@marmanold.bsky.social
Nashville, TN — Vicar @ Christ our Anchor Anglican Mission, Backend Software Developer — info.marmanold.com
This week I’m challenging myself to maintain my streaks. Not because I need to, but because I want a challenge. 50k steps & 3x lifting amidst three Christmases, two masses, and some last minute Christmas preps. Wish me luck!
December 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This week I’m challenging myself to maintain my streaks. Not because I need to, but because I want a challenge. 50k steps & 3x lifting amidst three Christmases, two masses, and some last minute Christmas preps. Wish me luck!
I love that people at our parish feel comfortable enough to bring (and leave) their own pew pillow. This is as it should be. The sanctuary is an extension of our Lord’s house. We are welcome to move in and be comfortable.
December 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I love that people at our parish feel comfortable enough to bring (and leave) their own pew pillow. This is as it should be. The sanctuary is an extension of our Lord’s house. We are welcome to move in and be comfortable.
Currently reading: Non-things by Byung-Chul Han 📚— The readings for the symposium are off the a great start. You know the book is good when you’ve made two highlights and you’re still in the preface!
December 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Currently reading: Non-things by Byung-Chul Han 📚— The readings for the symposium are off the a great start. You know the book is good when you’ve made two highlights and you’re still in the preface!
Related to slow, however, I feel bad that I often learn of news as I’m doing the prayers of the people at mass. But, then again, what does my knowing change? I pray for “all sorts and conditions of men” each day. Do I personally need to know the conditions? I trust God does.
// Michael Wayne Arnold
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December 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Related to slow, however, I feel bad that I often learn of news as I’m doing the prayers of the people at mass. But, then again, what does my knowing change? I pray for “all sorts and conditions of men” each day. Do I personally need to know the conditions? I trust God does.
A great part of being off social media is being immune from “hot takes.” After the Ruch trail all I had was the document from the province. Then, som real, live, commentary from my deanery. Then, a few days later, thought out articles on blogs. I like this slower pace.
// Michael Wayne Arnold
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December 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A great part of being off social media is being immune from “hot takes.” After the Ruch trail all I had was the document from the province. Then, som real, live, commentary from my deanery. Then, a few days later, thought out articles on blogs. I like this slower pace.
I’ve been fairly down on technology of late, but I must say there are benefits. YouTube, specifically, has kept my ability to understand German and Dutch active. I realized yesterday videos were hoping between languages and I hardly noticed. 15 year old Michael’s brain would melt!
// Michael Wayne Arnold
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December 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I’ve been fairly down on technology of late, but I must say there are benefits. YouTube, specifically, has kept my ability to understand German and Dutch active. I realized yesterday videos were hoping between languages and I hardly noticed. 15 year old Michael’s brain would melt!
Hot take: The ACNA should not have a say or involvement in selecting the head of the Global Communion. Our house isn’t in order and we should humbly submit to the discipline, guidance, and authority of the larger provinces.
// Michael Wayne Arnold
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December 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Hot take: The ACNA should not have a say or involvement in selecting the head of the Global Communion. Our house isn’t in order and we should humbly submit to the discipline, guidance, and authority of the larger provinces.
2025 was a big year for flying. After a decade of having small children, the youngest is in kindergarten and the Arnolds are back to traveling! ✈️
December 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
2025 was a big year for flying. After a decade of having small children, the youngest is in kindergarten and the Arnolds are back to traveling! ✈️
Why are people wearing smart rings and such? I just don’t know what metric I could possibly need to know. The only smart device I’d be interested in would be something that accurately gave me macro/micro nutrients and calories for my food.
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Why are people wearing smart rings and such? I just don’t know what metric I could possibly need to know. The only smart device I’d be interested in would be something that accurately gave me macro/micro nutrients and calories for my food.
Finished reading: Letters from an Imaginary Country by Theodora Goss 📚
November 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Finished reading: Letters from an Imaginary Country by Theodora Goss 📚
Y’all, it feels so nice just to be free to do my dang job! That’s all anyone ever wants. Empowerment to do their job.
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Y’all, it feels so nice just to be free to do my dang job! That’s all anyone ever wants. Empowerment to do their job.
There’s a blog post in here somewhere, but I’ve really enjoyed being children’s minister these last several months. More priests should give it a try! Children aren’t only for women, we agreed to catechism them in our ordination vows!
November 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
There’s a blog post in here somewhere, but I’ve really enjoyed being children’s minister these last several months. More priests should give it a try! Children aren’t only for women, we agreed to catechism them in our ordination vows!
Currently reading: Letters from an Imaginary Country by Theodora Goss 📚
November 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Currently reading: Letters from an Imaginary Country by Theodora Goss 📚
Read 14 books thus far this year. The “official” goal is always 12. But, the real goal is 16. Two more to go! 📚
November 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Read 14 books thus far this year. The “official” goal is always 12. But, the real goal is 16. Two more to go! 📚
Finished reading: What to Eat Now by Marion Nestle 📚
November 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Finished reading: What to Eat Now by Marion Nestle 📚
Very excited about this great find! 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇲🇽
November 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Very excited about this great find! 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇲🇽
"Methodists and Wesleyans are not active participants in America’s meaningful national conversations. Methodism helped to shape America and its democracy. Now it is largely a bystander. Hopefully, a renewed Wesleyan ... https://microblog.marmanold.com/2025/11/04/methodists-and-wesleyans-are-not.html
Wesleyans, Doug Wilson, and Post-Liberalism — Firebrand Magazine
Doug Wilson, the highly successful Idaho Calvinist entrepreneur who has founded a college, a denomination (with a new church plant on Capitol Hill in DC), classical Christian schools across America, and a national thought movement, has helped start new conversations. He wants a Christian confessiona
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November 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
"Methodists and Wesleyans are not active participants in America’s meaningful national conversations. Methodism helped to shape America and its democracy. Now it is largely a bystander. Hopefully, a renewed Wesleyan ... https://microblog.marmanold.com/2025/11/04/methodists-and-wesleyans-are-not.html
A great article from Dr. Noble on wellness. As someone a year and a half into a health journey, it was a good reminder. readwise.io/reader/sh…
Wellness Cannot Save You | annotated by Michael
I recently had the treat of listening to my friend and fellow Keller Center fellow John Starke give a talk in which he mentioned that contemporary people tend to view wellness as a form of salvation or an alternative gospel.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A great article from Dr. Noble on wellness. As someone a year and a half into a health journey, it was a good reminder. readwise.io/reader/sh…
I’m excited to say that I’m leaving a really stressful, dysfunctional place for a new role at a company with a great culture and efficient processes. After some time to decompress and refocus, I’ll start my new role at the end of the month. Excited to build and lead again!
November 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I’m excited to say that I’m leaving a really stressful, dysfunctional place for a new role at a company with a great culture and efficient processes. After some time to decompress and refocus, I’ll start my new role at the end of the month. Excited to build and lead again!
After months of applying and interviewing, it feels great to delete LinkedIn from my phone.
November 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
After months of applying and interviewing, it feels great to delete LinkedIn from my phone.
I keep checking because I see the Waymo cars all over town. I don’t love the idea in general (would rather pay drivers). But, I do want to try it once for the excitement. 🤖 🚘
October 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I keep checking because I see the Waymo cars all over town. I don’t love the idea in general (would rather pay drivers). But, I do want to try it once for the excitement. 🤖 🚘
St. Joseph, terror of demons, pray for us!
October 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
St. Joseph, terror of demons, pray for us!