Ever wondered if there’s hope beyond the gates of hell? That question has shaped my journey over the last decade. 

As a theologian and Anglican Priest, I have spent years exploring the themes of grace, redemption, and Christian eschatology. My Theological studies at Kings College London (BA, MA and Phd) and my work in both the Church and within education have deepened my passion for helping others wrestle with tough theological questions.

In my latest book, A Hope in Hell, I explore whether there is 'A Hope in Hell'. Here I draw upon the wells of Scripture, tradition, and reason to present a hopeful eschatology. This book is for anyone who has ever wrestled with the doctrine of Hell.

When I’m not writing or at work, you’ll find me hanging out with my family, walking our dogs, playing a racquet sport or enjoying conversations with friends.

Chris Jorgensen is the Lead Pastor of Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church in Omaha, Nebraska. She was honored and excited to be HPUMC’s first female pastor in its over-130-year history! Chris responded to God’s call to ministry and headed from Omaha all the way to Drew Theological School in Madison, New Jersey in 2012. She was ordained in June 2017.

When not tending to her responsibilities  at St. Andrew’s and the digital campus All Saints Online, you can find Chris spending time with her family (daughter Ruby & 3 cats) and friends, watching movies, listening to music & podcasts, and drinking coffee.

Pastor Chris has said, “I want to break down every barrier that might keep someone from encountering the love of God for the first time or growing in their faith. I think that requires making safe space for people to be learn, ask questions, and be their most authentic selves.”

Dave Everly is the co-founder and host of The Respite at Halibut Cove, which exists to give pastors and church leaders the time and space to rest. Located in Halibut Cove, Alaska, The Respite combines his experience and knowledge of ministry with the quiet and rest of a solitary place to offer renewal and recalibration.

As seasoned ministry professional, Dave discovered the effects that working in ministry can have on a person, a family, and other important relationships. Both good and bad. Because of his experiences, he is passionate about offering a quiet place of rest for those whose vocation is a calling that can be more rewarding than imaginable, yet very tedious and taxing, accompanied at times by feelings of isolation, exhaustion, and confusion. 

His story of personal and family tragedy has been the path to a loving and gracious Father. It is this very brokenness that has given him the heart and passion to be available to others.

Hi, my name is David Artman.

I’m an only child, a husband, a banjo player, a minister, and a Christian universalist.

Putting all this together means that I’m a kind of spoiled, doted upon, pretty eclectic, and can’t shake the idea that God is in the business of finally saving all of God’s lost and wayward children by grace.

After being in pastoral ministry for over 30 years, I am now shifting gears and moving towards writing, blogging, podcasting, and seeing if I can participate in the larger spiritual conversation the world is having right now.

I think the time in which we are living is very chaotic, but also full of potential for making huge spiritual progress.

I’ve just written my first book, Grace Saves All, which is being published by Wipf & Stock, one of my favorite publishing houses.

My journey through life has been shaped by both intellectual curiosity and personal health challenges, providing a unique perspective on aging.

Heart valve disease has run rampant through at least 4 generations of my family – 11 open-heart surgeries total, 3 of them being my own. I also have other complex medical needs and chronic back pain, and I’ve been a caregiver for both of my parents. My personal experiences have run parallel to my professional background, which has crossed multiple disciplines – a PhD in gerontology, along with expertise in social work, public health, biology, theology, and ethics. 

Finally, I feed my wide-ranging curiosity through reading (from quantum physics to Edith Wharton), playing music, birdwatching, and exploring the world – 25 countries and counting. I live on Mobile Bay with my wife and our 2 children.

Jason Clark is a writer, producer, and lead communicator at A Family Story. Jason is a relational theologian—a storyteller who writes to reveal the transforming kindness of the love of God. He has written several books, including Leaving and Finding Jesus, God Is (Not) In Control, and Prone To Love, and hosts Rethinking God with Tacos PODCAST.

Jason is the Head of Story and co-founder of his development and production company, Deeply Rooted. He has written and produced films across various genres, including documentaries, faith-based discipleship projects, and entertainment.”

He and his wife, Karen, live in North Carolina with their four children, Madeleine and Joseph, Ethan, and Eva.

Jonathan is a writer, a thinker, and one of the kindest humans I know. His journey has taken him through deep wounds, psychedelic awakenings, theological deconstruction, and a relentless pursuit of what grace actually means when it collides with real life.

Kristi Williams, MSN, RN, CLC, is a Religious Trauma Coach and former neuro-specialty nurse with a background in pediatric neurology, neuro-trauma, and stroke care. Drawing from her clinical expertise in brain science as well as her lived experience as a survivor of high-control religion, Kristi helps individuals heal the neurological and emotional impact of oppressive religion. After experiencing religious psychosis and rebuilding her life through trauma-informed healing, she now teaches the neurobiology of trauma, embodied trauma release, and the power of human connection. Her work blends scientific insight, compassion, and personal story to support others reclaiming their inner autonomy.

I’ve spent over two decades using my voice and words to connect with others—first as a Christian radio host, writer, and speaker, and now as a certified Life & Faith Transitions Coach and podcaster. My journey has taken me from Bible Belt airwaves into the wilderness of deconstruction, and today I walk with people navigating faith shifts and major life transitions with compassion and courage. I host two podcasts, Honoring the Journey and Beyond the Torch, and wrote Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian. I’ve also taught group fitness for 30+ years. Many first met me as “Sister Christian” on Survivor: China; now I serve as a kind of trail guide at dawn, helping others adjust to new light and find a more loving, spacious path forward.

Michael Camp is a former missionary, Bible teacher, and now a spiritual recovery coach helping people heal from toxic religion and rediscover a faith rooted in compassion and psychological wholeness. After years serving in East Africa within evangelical missions, Michael experienced a profound deconstruction of belief that led him from fear-based faith to freedom. As the author of Faith Funk: How to Break Free from Toxic Religion and Reboot a Healthy Spirituality, he gives voice to those untangling from religious control and searching for an authentic connection with the Divine. Through coaching, writing, and his workshops, Michael guides others to rebuild a spirituality grounded not in dogma, but in love, self-awareness, and the radical empathy of Jesus. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Nadyia is a mother, advocate, and storyteller working to break the generational cycles that wound children under the guise of goodness. Her passion is raising kids with kindness, humanity, and grace—values shaped through her own journey of healing and self-compassion. Nadyia’s voice has been featured on podcasts and in upcoming documentary work, and her story reminds us that grace doesn’t just heal us—it changes what we hand down.

Reed is a Hebrew scholar, translator, and author who has immersed himself in the original languages of Scripture: Hebrew, Greek, and the ancient world behind the text.

Reed doesn’t just read the Bible—He listens to the Bible’s native tongue, tracing the wordplay, the metaphors, the cultural imagination, and the deeper story that often gets flattened in translation.

Steve is a former evangelical pastor with an MDiv from Denver Seminary who now finds himself standing outside the walls of organized religion, convinced that the ocean of grace will one day consume us all. About ten years ago, he began deconstructing his faith, losing friends, family, and the community he once served. But through the heartbreak, Steve discovered a bigger gospel—one where the ocean of grace consumes us all. He jokes that he’s “a woman-at-the-well kind of deal”—raw, real, still thirsty for truth.

Who I am (the short version)

• Recovering pastor turned writer/podcaster.
• Reluctant optimist. Amateur heretic. Professional turkey roaster.
• Snarky Faith podcast & columns (Patheos, Quollective).
• Author of The Tribulation Survival Guide (in progress).

After years in ministry, I realized the system cared more about power than people — so I traded the pulpit for a microphone.

Married father of four. B.A. in Communications from UGA. M.A. in Leadership from Fuller Seminary. Still learning more from life than from any classroom.