These reflections by an activist and pastor Rolling Stone recently named to its “Hot List” of artists, creatives, and influencers “giving us reason to be excited about the future”—come at a divisive moment. Robertson uses Christian scripture to call us to wake up and take action for the collective good in the ways of Jesus—challenging and inspiring all to believe that a just world is on the horizon.
Brandan Robertson is a millennial author, Christian minister, activist, and public theologian working at the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and social renewal. He is the author of eight books and has bylines in TIME, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC, and The Washington Post. He’s been interviewed for National Public Radio, The Independent UK, The New York Times, and POLITICO. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Moody Bible Institute, he earned his Master of Theological Studies from Iliff School of Theology, and an MA in Political Science and Public Administration. He is now pursuing a PhD at Drew Theological School in Madison, NJ.