Justin Bailey, Author at Justin Ariel Bailey

“Maybe It’s Enough”: Reimagining Apologetics Turns One

I finally got to see Reimagining Apologetics at the American Academy of Religion conference! I had planned to write this two months ago, when Reimagining Apologetics turned a year old (e.g., one year after its release date). I felt that inner call to write, along…

Justin BaileyDecember 2, 2021

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A Breakthrough Case: “Virality, Vitality, and Vulnerability”

Yesterday, I was planning to drive to Ames, Iowa, to give the Fall Areopagus lecture for a campus ministry at Iowa State. The lecture, which explores the relationship between theology and culture, is titled "Virality, Vitality, and Vulnerability." In the opening paragraph I talk about how…

Justin BaileySeptember 10, 2021

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And so the summer ends: 2021 life update

The Fall semester begins tomorrow, and I feel that nervous energy that always attends welcoming a new school year. Given everything going on in the world at the moment, and all that has happened over the last couple of years, I feel gravity and gratitude.…

Justin BaileyAugust 24, 2021

Confessional Lists

Reflections on Turning 40: 10 (More) Important Things I’ve Learned

I turned 40 today. Life has been too frenetic for me to give this milestone the reflection it deserves. But I did set aside one afternoon to give turning 40 some concentrated attention. When I turned 30, I wrote a series of posts on the…

Justin BaileyApril 15, 2021

Articles & Essays Book Reviews

On Suspicion: A Reply to Mike Wagenman

I thank Mike Wagenman for taking the time to review my book. He offers two critiques, but it seems that the heart of his concern is my consistent language of “outsider” and “insider.” I admit to some surprise at his reading of these terms, and…

Justin BaileyFebruary 11, 2021

Articles & Essays

On Starting Points and Sharp Edges: A Response to Ted Turnau

I thank Ted Turnau for taking the time to read and review my book for Christianity Today. I think I would enjoy a coffee conversation with Ted (I hope it’s ok to be familiar). I get the sense we are kindred spirits, even if we…

Justin BaileyFebruary 8, 2021

Book Reviews In All Things

The Gift of the Artist: A Review of Art and Faith

A few years ago, our university had the privilege of hosting accomplished artist Makoto Fujimura. He spoke eloquently to the student body, exhibited his work in our gallery, and took questions at a smaller gathering in the evening. At the latter event, the first question…

Justin BaileyFebruary 4, 2021

Books

BIG NEWS – MY NEXT BOOK PROJECT!!! Your Interpretation is Your Life (Baker Academic)

Here is my big news! I have contracted with Baker Academic to write my second book, tentatively titled, Your Interpretation Is Your Life. I am thrilled to be working with my editor, Bob Hosack on this new book, which is a user-friendly introduction to the…

Justin BaileyFebruary 3, 2021

Articles & Essays Confessional Short Articles

“Jesus Saves”: Fragments on the Storming of the Capitol

The last few days I had scheduled large blocks of time for a major writing project. But I can't seem to write. Instead I find myself glued to the news. I normally do my best to moderate the amount of news I read: an email…

Justin BaileyJanuary 8, 2021

Costly Hope Gospel of Matthew Short Articles

Birds and Branches: A Blessing for 2021

A couple of years ago, I was asked to share a short devotional at the faculty assembly. I found it the other day while cleaning out my files. It seemed appropriate as a blessing for the beginning of the year. Photo by Ross Stone on…

Justin BaileyJanuary 4, 2021

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