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The Demise of Expertise
When did opinions become more important than facts? In this article, we trace the history of how experts lost credibility in our society.
Alexander Lang
Mar 19 min read
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Brooke Shields: A Mirror of American Sexuality
Brooke Shields: From child star to sexual icon, her journey mirrors America's complex relationship with sexuality and Puritanical values.
Alexander Lang
Feb 19 min read
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2 comments


2025: The Year of Manifestation
Reflecting on patience in 2024, I share lessons from setbacks and reveal why "manifest" is my word for 2025. Join the journey!
Alexander Lang
Jan 17 min read
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Untold: The True Story of Mary, the Mother of Jesus
Every Christmas, we tell the story of the virgin birth. The real story of Mary's origin is far more shocking than any pageant you will see.
Alexander Lang
Dec 2, 202413 min read
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Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?
With every politician claiming that Jesus is on their side, I thought we should take a moment to discern who Jesus would really support.
Alexander Lang
Nov 3, 20245 min read
238 views
3 comments


Presidents, Priests and P. Diddy: Power vs. Morality
Why do people with power often lose their moral compass? We explore a unique theory connecting presidents, priests and P. Diddy.
Alexander Lang
Oct 4, 202410 min read
198 views
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Departure: 1 Year Later
A year ago, my article Departure: Why I Left the Church went viral. A year later, I reflect on how that moment changed my life.
Alexander Lang
Sep 1, 20248 min read
896 views
7 comments


Introducing Kokoro Season 1
Introducing Kokoro, a YouTube series hosted by Alex Lang. Through stories, interviews and instruction, Kokoro seeks to expand your world.
Alexander Lang
Aug 1, 20246 min read
461 views
4 comments


A History of Purity Culture
During a recent interview, a former Evangelical talked about the trauma Purity Culture. We unpack the history behind this movement.
Alexander Lang
Jul 2, 202410 min read
1,423 views
2 comments


Confessions of a Naïve Optimist
A recent conversation sent me spiraling to a very dark place. In this confession, I talk about what it taught me and how I found my way out.
Alexander Lang
Jun 1, 20249 min read
454 views
3 comments


What If…The Present Could Influence the Past?
Time always moves forward. But what if major events like 9/11 have the ability to reverberate backwards, influencing the past? Learn how!
Alexander Lang
May 1, 202411 min read
241 views
2 comments


Christspiracy – A Movie Review
In this post, I review the movie Christspiracy, which claims to have uncovered a massive conspiracy hidden by the church for centuries.
Alexander Lang
Mar 30, 202413 min read
6,457 views
14 comments


Flipping the Script: How an Interview about Climate Change Upended My Biases
Recently, I realized some of my biases about evangelical Christians are wrong. Now, I'm questioning my own life narratives.
Alexander Lang
Mar 1, 20249 min read
385 views
7 comments


Belonging: The Overlap of Sports and Religion
Sports and religion both tap into the human desire for belonging. But as Christianity declines, will sports become our new religion?
Alexander Lang
Feb 1, 20248 min read
718 views
3 comments


2024: The Year of Patience
Every year, I choose a word that I believe will define the coming year. This year's word is patience.
Alexander Lang
Jan 1, 20248 min read
454 views
7 comments


Restorative Beauty is Out Now!
My new book, Restorative Beauty, casts a renewed vision for spirituality in the 21st century. Get it now on Amazon!
Alexander Lang
Dec 10, 20238 min read
313 views
2 comments


City of Thorns: A Short Story
With the refugee crisis in Gaza escalating, I wanted to share a short fiction story I wrote in 2016 called City of Thorns.
Alexander Lang
Nov 1, 202312 min read
157 views
1 comment


The Arena: Reflections on a Viral Moment
Last month, I wrote a piece about leaving the pastorate that generated more than 380,000 views. This month, I reflect on this viral moment.
Alexander Lang
Oct 1, 20239 min read
1,218 views
44 comments


Departure: Why I Left the Church
This past Sunday was my last sermon as pastor of my church. I'm leaving the pastorate entirely. This article is a deep dive into why I left.
Alexander Lang
Sep 2, 202312 min read
417,170 views
231 comments


The Precipice: Teetering on the Edge of Extinction
From soaring temperatures to wars, the world is struggling. We examine how we got here and our ability to impact these global problems.
Alexander Lang
Aug 1, 202310 min read
610 views
2 comments
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