I am a theologian and pastor connecting thoughtful, curious people to ideas that matter, wisdom from scripture, and a love that swallows death (Isaiah 25:8). I have a PhD from Harvard University in the Study of Religion (with prior degrees in philosophy and literature). My writi...ng has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Christianity Today, Harvard Divinity Bulletin, and other publications. I lived in Israel for several years before settling in California, and still love Jerusalem like it’s my hometown. I care about helping people live intellectually-integrated, spiritually-vibrant lives, energized by a mission beyond themselves. I love questions about meaning, ethics, the Bible, Jesus, religion, the Middle East, and culture. If you care about these things too—you may be Jewish, Christian, secular, or none of the above—I think we can be friends. Show more