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Posting Peace: Why Social Media Divides Us and What We Can Do About It (Pre-order)
Well, it is the beginning of a new year and I am extremely excited with what the Lord has in store for us. For those of you who subscribe to my blog and are regular readers, listeners and supporters of Fairly Spiritual, I want to let you know officially about my big book release coming […]
What Jesus Did
So much talk about what Jesus would do or Christians should do. Doug talks about what Jesus actually did and how that should influence the way we interact with today’s culture.
Dead Eyes’ Tom Hanks Episode Inspires Failures
When successful people give advice on how to live with failure, their message has already been compromised. Success disqualifies successful people from truly identifying with the perpetually, persistently unsuccessful masses. The rich man might have once been poor and the famous woman might have once been unknown, but their seasons of anonymity and languishing prospects […]
The Rise and Fall of Douglas Bursch
Doug looks at how we sometimes desire to create utopians communities to escape the inevitable problems of existence. He examines the similarities between progressive and conservative leaders and the movements they facilitate.
A Review of the 5th Avenue Theatre’s Production of Beauty and the Beast
Last Friday I had the privilege of seeing Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Here’s a simple summary: If you liked Disney’s Beauty and the Beast movies, you’ll like the musical. The show contains all the movie song favorites with so many familiar lyrics you might catch yourself accidently singing “there […]
What is Success in Ministry
Doug looks at how to be successful in ministry and life.
2022 Thematic Bible Reading Plan (by Craig DesJardins)
Here is the 2022 edition of Craig DesJardins’ Thematic Bible Reading Plan! Feel free to use this plan and to share it with others. Please make sure you credit Craig DesJardins for all his hard work. Enjoy and God bless! 2022 Thematic Single SheetDownload 2022 Final Plan with Title Page and IntroductionDownload
Awaken Your Soul: A Review of the Tacoma Concert Band’s Holiday Show
Sometimes I don’t realize how weary worn my soul has become until I’m surprised by beauty. This age of Covid has produced a general malaise. We are trying to survive and thrive the best we know how, but the relentless drumbeat of uncertainty, sickness and sadness has dulled the vibrancy of many daily activities. And […]
Toxic Trending Topics
In today’s show Doug talks about how internet communication is controlling what we are talking about.
The End is Near!
Doug talks about the good news of being in the last days. This podcast will encourage you about the end of all things.
Posting Peace Excerpt
The following is an excerpt from my latest book, Posting Peace: Why Social Media Divides Us and What We Can Do About It.