Jesse James DeConto

Jesse James DeConto is a writer and musician in Durham, N.C. with advanced degrees in journalism and Christian studies. He spent 11 years as a full-time newspaper reporter and editor, and he has written for Fast Company, Reason, E: The Environmental Magazine and many other publications. His latest book is This Littler Light: Some Thoughts on NOT Changing the World.

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Religion Dispatches

"We’re Not Fighting About Politics, We’re Fighting About God": Diana Butler Bass Wants a Revolution

We are human beings, and we build things.

Jesse James DeConto

October 7, 2015

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Religion Dispatches

Gay, Christian, Pagan, Artist: How Matt Morris Defies the Borders of Spiritual Identity

An interview with musician Matt Morris, millennial Christian (with a Pagan detour).

Jesse James DeConto

July 27, 2015

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Religion Dispatches

As a "Cult Leader" Disgraced Pastor Mark Driscoll Does Not Rank

Mark Driscoll used Pacific Northwest aesthetics to kindle an audience for Mars Hill Church’s conservative, neo-Reformed dogma. Now, Seattle’s creative community is tamping him down with wet newspaper…

Jesse James DeConto

June 16, 2015

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