Jesse James DeConto

Jesse James DeConto is a writer and musician in Durham, N.C. with advanced degrees in journalism and Christian studies. He spent 11 years as a full-time newspaper reporter and editor, and he has written for Fast Company, Reason, E: The Environmental Magazine and many other publications. His latest book is This Littler Light: Some Thoughts on NOT Changing the World.

(A)theologies, Archive, Books, Remapping American Christianities, StoriesOctober 7, 2015

“We’re Not Fighting About Politics, We’re Fighting About God”: Diana Butler Bass Wants a Revolution

By Jesse James DeConto

We are human beings, and we build things.

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(A)theologies, Archive, Culture, Remapping American ChristianitiesJuly 27, 2015

Gay, Christian, Pagan, Artist: How Matt Morris Defies the Borders of Spiritual Identity

By Jesse James DeConto

An interview with musician Matt Morris, millennial Christian (with a Pagan detour).

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(A)theologies, Culture, Guest Bloggers, OMFG, RD BlogJune 16, 2015

As a “Cult Leader” Disgraced Pastor Mark Driscoll Does Not Rank

By Jesse James DeConto

Mark Driscoll used Pacific Northwest aesthetics to kindle an audience for Mars Hill Church’s conservative,…

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(A)theologies, Archive, Culture, Featured, Remapping American Christianities, StoriesJune 9, 2015

Seattle ‘CultureMaker’ Nathan Marion: We Need New Abbeys in America to Foster Community, Arts

By Jesse James DeConto

Editor’s Note: Among the trends that bear watching throughout America’s evolving Christian landscapes is a holistic rethinking…

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