On Baldwin’s “Open Letter to the Born Again”
Andrew Clark-Howard reflects on a 1979 essay from James Baldwin on Palestinian liberation and the hypocrisy of Western Christianity.
The Church Needs Feminists
In light of International Women’s Day, Jaimee van Gemerden shows how feminism sharpens the church’s witness rather than distracting it from the gospel.
Lent is Not Self-Help
As more free church Protestants embrace the church calendar, Andrew Clark-Howard argues that Lent is a resistance against the project of the self rather than a tool for spiritual self-help.
Why You Should Delete Your Social Media This Summer
Examining both recent research into technology use and experiences within her own life, Jaimee van Gemerden makes the case for going social media free this summer.
Is Ecclesiastes Really a Book of Hopelessness?
In this adapted sermon, Rebecca Hooper reflects on the riches of the Qoheleth.
Pain and Prayer
Rosie Fleming shares about her experience with an endometriosis diagnosis, prayer, and her body.
Why I Want Religion Over Relationship
Andrew Clark-Howard reflects on the ways in which Christian ritual and religion might not be as problematic as he was taught to believe.
The Report on Arise: 92 Theses for the Church of Aotearoa
Jaimee van Gemerden reflects on the leaked Pathfinding report on Arise and what lessons it holds for all churches and church leaders in Aotearoa.
Hopsin, Questioning God, and the Psalms
Timote Naulivou explores how the raw lyrics of hip hop invite Christians to express emotion and frustration to God in ways demonstrated by the Psalms.
Inviting Emotions: Making Peace with These Strange Acquaintances
A gorgeous creative reflection from Rebecca Hooper on coming to peace with the many, varied emotions of the human experience.
Have You Talked About Gender and Sexuality Today?
In the spirit of Pride Month, Rosie Fleming shares some resources and a challenge: how can you begin having better understandings and discussions of Queer gender and sexuality in your own life?
So, You’re Searching for a New Faith Community. What Comes Next?
Whether from burnout, spiritual trauma, or just a change of life’s circumstance, you might be searching for a new faith community. Jaimee van Gemerden shares some stories and some advice.
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Let’s Talk About [Marital] Sex, Baby! Marriage, Sex, and Perspective
Andrew Clark-Howard reflects on being freshly married, reading about sex in the Bible, and dealing with the hangovers of purity culture as a man.
An Open Letter to David Farrier: When Do Megachurches Become Our Problem?
The editorial team at Metanoia respond to David Farrier’s coverage of the culture of narcissism and exploitation existing at one of New Zealand’s biggest churches, Arise.
Sexual Misconduct in the Church: The Tightrope of Grace and Accountability
Jaimee van Gemerden reflects on two recent stories of sexual misconduct in Christian organisations—Hillsong Church and Christianity Today—and the way they illustrate ongoing tensions between grace and accountability.