Justin Bailey, Author at Justin Ariel Bailey

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

Confessional

Twenty Twenty: Year-end reflections

I looked over my post at the end of last year and had to laugh at all the places I thought I would be going in 2020. We live a quiet life in Iowa, and so it is nice to balance routine with a change…

Justin BaileyDecember 29, 2020

Books Friday Five

Friday Five: Top Books of 2020

It's the time of year when book awards are being given out. Here are the ten books (two sets of five) published this year that have been the most generative for my thinking, scholarship, and formation. First, here are five recently books I have not…

Justin BaileyDecember 18, 2020

Articles & Essays Christian Witness & Apologetics Imagination

Reimagining “Pre-Apologetics”? Responding to Trevin Wax’s TGC Review

Being a first time author is a series of wonderful firsts. Signing a first book contract. Seeing the cover art for the first time. Holding the first physical copy in your hand. Finally, the novel surprise that people are actually buying, reading, and taking your work…

Justin BaileyDecember 11, 2020

Justin Bailey

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

On Suspicion: A Reply to Mike Wagenman

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

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

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

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

Birds and Branches: A Blessing for 2021

Twenty Twenty: Year-end reflections

Friday Five: Top Books of 2020

Reimagining “Pre-Apologetics”? Responding to Trevin Wax’s TGC Review

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