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The Lipstick on the Pig Era

An unsettling reflection on performance driven church culture, institutional corruption, spiritual manipulation, and the dangerous power of appearance over substance. After 8 months of observation, one question remains: how much lipstick can be placed on a pig before people admit what it is?

May 61 min read

Black women in the Black Church in ministry

Black Women on the Front Line in the Black Church: This Is Not Someone Else’s Issue

Black women have long strengthened the Black Church. Today, growing disengagement is shifting influence, leadership, and accountability across congregations. What happens when fewer voices speak up and how does it reshape the future of the church?

Mar 192 min read