Nicholas McDonald
@NicholasMcD
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Pastor. Author. Artist. "The Light in Our Eyes: Rediscovering the Love, Beauty and Freedom of Jesus in an Age of Disillusionment" @WaterBrookPress
Joined March 2009
I'm so honored by @KSPrior 's work with me on this. You can find the book here:
sites.prh.com
For the millions who have felt disillusioned with American evangelical culture, this book is a lifeline for navigating the cynicism of both conservative and progressive beliefs to find real hope in...
My copy finally came! I was honored to write the foreword to this searching, compelling, and hopeful book by Nicholas McDonald. You might want to get a copy, too.
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It’s easy to get caught up in the cynical age we’re in. @NicholasMcD says staying in “conversation with dead Christians … can help you see beyond the moment.” https://t.co/kHBY38QhE0
christianitytoday.com
A conversation with pastor and author, Nicholas McDonald, about Christian witness in a cynical age.
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I'm pretty excited about this!
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So we’re just not watching Monday Night Football huh? I’m not buying another streaming subscription…
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Now that I see this, I can't unsee it: Nightmare Before Christmas is a parable for Charles Taylor's "A Secular Age". Hear me out. 1/25
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There are small, faithful churches in your community that you never heard of that you would love and would love you back. I know because I found one. It took a long time and much prayer. Keep looking. And keep praying.
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Last year I told you to draft: -Malik Nabors -Chase Brown -Ladd McConkey That's because I listed 30+ potential breakout candidates and a few of them were right.
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Enjoyed my time with Anthony on the Fathering our Futures podcast:
fatheringourfuture.com
Explore deconstruction in faith with Pastor Nicholas McDonald. Learn how to teach biblical truths to your kids effectively.
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This is such a good line: "I was raised in the southern Black church tradition, which did not have the luxury of separating spiritual and political matters."
theatlantic.com
Churches are now allowed to endorse political candidates. They should resist the temptation.
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.@IndyStar Opinion has an excerpt from @NicholasMcD's wonderful book "The Light in Our Eyes," which grapples with barriers to faith in evangelical culture. Here, he writes about his first job at a southside Indianapolis church, which "gave me the willies."
indystar.com
"We were using Jesus to protect us." My experience at a southside Indianapolis church revealed how faith gets twisted into control.
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This brief little essay by @NicholasMcD is among the most powerful things I've read in a newspaper in a long, long time. It should be read by all American Christians and those who wish to better understand us.
.@IndyStar Opinion has an excerpt from @NicholasMcD's wonderful book "The Light in Our Eyes," which grapples with barriers to faith in evangelical culture. Here, he writes about his first job at a southside Indianapolis church, which "gave me the willies."
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It was such a delight joining Steph Thurling on the Christian Parenting Podcast this week! Dive into our discussion "When Faith Feels Fragile" and listen to the episode here:
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Podcast Episode · The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kids · 07/15/2025 · 36m
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Amazing. Just got this in the mail and thought 'whaaaat how does @CTmagazine know how much I love steampunk"
Check out my cover for CT! @CTmagazine
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The Real Reason People Are Quitting Church (It’s Not What You Think) Why are millions walking away from the church? Author Nicholas McDonald knows the struggle firsthand. In this raw, deeply hopeful conversation, he shares his own story of disillusionment with American
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Most people leaving church aren’t walking away from Jesus. They’re walking away from fear-based religion that no longer reflects Him. @NicholasMcD digs into embodied faith, communion as resistance, and why the real Jesus is better than the version many were handed.
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I'm very honored to have partnered with @CTmagazine for this piece on pastoring those going through deconstruction:
christianitytoday.com
Not all deconstruction is the same. A pastor offers three categories to help you listen better and shepherd well.
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Really enjoyed this book by @NicholasMcD 🙏
Nothing could make me happier than hearing about the way Rachel’s reading The Light in Our Eyes offered her understanding, but also kindled a desire to be part of a church. Also, nothing is sweeter to a writer’s ear than to hear your book is “addicting” :) https://t.co/sRTV6dvuYB
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Nothing hurts worse than the wounds we can receive in local churches. We cannot grow in and with Christ without the local church. @NicholasMcD will help you navigate this tension.
NEW Post | It brings me great joy to celebrate my friend Nicholas as he shares his gifts of creativity, thoughtful insight, and wisdom with the world through his new book. @NicholasMcD
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