Awesome, thanks for the link! I'll definitely check that out. Truthfully, I'm fascinated by the whole thing, because how in the hell can you survive so long being such a prick? I wish Mars Hill would shut him down, too, but I think that's a pipe dream at this point. I read a lot from Matthew Paul Turner (blog name and…

Oh, I can tell you, I don't live there anymore. :) It was Cross Point, and it has blown up the last couple of years. Truthfully, I probably would've been too intimidated to go to it the size it is now, but being a part of it when it was still small and renting out space in a Baptist church and seeing that they simply…

The story was about a Christian organization. As I self-identify as a Christian, it was applicable to discuss that I'm thankful Driscoll is finally facing some repercussions for his hateful behavior. If this mild discussion where nobody is trying to convert anybody or pray for anyone at all is making you leave…

Thanks, Scissors. I appreciate you saying that.

Come on. This comment is exactly why I hesitated saying anything at all. Why do you think it's okay to say that to a perfect stranger? I'd wager a guess that she's had her own doubts (as any intelligent person has) and come to terms with her faith. She wasn't trying to convert you, nobody's trying to pray for you, she…

Lisa Harper, right?? (I still follow on Instagram.) :) Do you go to the Nashville campus? How's the new pastor there? I've been to a couple of good churches up here, but it's hard to compete with 5 years at CP! Such a great church. I still think it's so funny you figured out from one comment. :)

To each their own, my friend.

Thanks, Birdman! :) Had a couple of unpleasant experiences on Gawker sites regarding faith, so I'm just a little guarded to talk about it, but this thread really showed me I've got nothing to worry about.

Hi, yes it was! I live in Chicago now, so no worries about giving any specifics up. :) That's too funny! I miss Pete so much.

HI! Yay, I'm so glad to know that! Not that it matters either way, but I'm surprised at how many people have written a comment. I should've known better, but I was bracing myself for some snark. Should've believed in the good. ;)

Hi there! I'm a big fan of Rob Bell, too. I really loved Velvet Elvis. He was affiliated with Mars Hill for a while, but left a few years back. Here's an article for you!

Oh, I just meant here at Gawker Media. :) I've had some less than stellar experiences here when discussing faith matters, and I definitely feel like admitting you're a Christian here is the minority. (I could be totally wrong, by the way. I'm sure there are plenty people of faith around here, and definitely plenty…

God I forgot how much I love that movie! She's so damn good.

Love me a recommendation, thank you my friend!!

Can someone help me find my eyes? They fell out from rolling them too hard about Justin Bieber's tattoos...

Jealous on the event planning, I really enjoy that too! Hopefully it leads to something. I hear you on the intern thing. Saw a couple that only wanted 5-10 hours a week for social media, so some potential for resume builders without taking too much off the plate.

Thanks for saying hey! I appreciate it!

I was part of a contemporary church in Nashville that I initially approached with trepidation. Thankfully, I found a good one (the executive director being a woman was a plus right from the beginning for me) but I do not disagree with your statement whatsoever. You have to pay attention to so much more than what's…

You didn't. The jobs are there, it's just ALL who you know now. Have you tried informational interviewing? It at least gets your foot in the door & a chance to sit down with someone. I also joined a couple of groups on Meetup.com that are PR professionals in the Chicago area to get some networking in. Also, did you…

I couldn't (and wouldn't) add anything to your statement whatsoever. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you for saying every word.