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Brandon Heim

artist & graphic designers

Brandon lives in Amsterdam and makes awesome graphics for us. When he’s not designing, you can find him on the cricket pitch.

Artistic impression of article Who Do We Follow?

Poetry / Bible

Who Do We Follow?

The low, forgotten creatures down below Are shut outside the warmth of heaven’s glow. We lie in pools of dirt and cursing sounds, In Hate,...

By Boriana Hadjieva,
A 1 min read

Artistic impression of article Let's Talk About... Culture

Interview / Culture, Race, Let's talk about

Let's Talk About... Culture

This article is written based on answers to an upcoming podcast. Whilst we attempt to uphold the author's opinions, bear in mind that their answers...

By Elisabeth Hoole & Indy Grant,
A 2 min read

Artistic impression of article Let's Talk About... Black Lives Matter

Interview / Race, Let's talk about

Let's Talk About... Black Lives Matter

This article is written based on answers to an upcoming podcast. Whilst we attempt to uphold the author's opinions, bear in mind that their answers...

By AKIYE, Elisabeth Hoole & Indy Grant,
A 4 min read

Artistic impression of article Let's Talk About... LGBTQ+

Interview / LGBTQ+, Gender, Let's talk about

Let's Talk About... LGBTQ+

This article is written based on answers to an upcoming podcast. Whilst we attempt to uphold the author's opinions, bear in mind that their answers...

By Mark Ehrenstein & Indy Grant,
A 5 min read

Artistic impression of article Let's Talk About... Let's Talk About!

Interview / Mission, Let's talk about

Let's Talk About... Let's Talk About!

Indy: I am so excited about our new series Erin: I know you are. And I am too. Indy: I feel like, ever since we came up with this idea,...

By Indy Grant & Erin Iwata,
A 2 min read

Artistic impression of article Jesus: Friend Of The Anxious And Fearful

Article / Mental Health

Jesus: Friend Of The Anxious And Fearful

It has taken me almost five years and a very persistent sister to acknowledge that I probably have an anxiety disorder. Too often, I find myself...

By Esther Hoole,
A 4 min read

Artistic impression of article Advent: Christmas... What does it mean to me...?

Article / Advent 2020

Advent: Christmas... What does it mean to me...?

Christmas for me, being from the southern hemisphere has always been about the beach, sun (One Christmas day it got up to 50 degrees!), some lekker...

By Brandon Heim,
A 2 min read

Artistic impression of article Bright Spots: Vision 2021

Article / Mission, Bright Spots

Bright Spots: Vision 2021

Indy: So we’ve nearly made it to Christmas. Erin: We have indeed! Indy: What a weird Christmas it’s going to be! All locked down and no...

By Indy Grant & Erin Iwata,
A 2 min read

Artistic impression of article Series Preview: Unfair Nostalgia

Article / Bright Spots, Gender

Series Preview: Unfair Nostalgia

We are excited to announce that we have a series coming out in January. We want to engage in a longer conversation with the role of women in the...

By Alicia Hovanas,
A 3 min read

Artistic impression of article Bright Spots: Majority World Church

Article / Bright Spots, Race

Bright Spots: Majority World Church

It’s worthwhile to note that the majority of Christians are not white. As of 2018, Africa was the continent with the most Christians, with South...

By Indy Grant & Erin Iwata,
A 2 min read

Artistic impression of article Christ Was Not White (And Neither is Christianity)

Article / Race, Culture

Christ Was Not White (And Neither is Christianity)

From my younger days, my culture has been significant to me. Sri Lankan food, in all its spice and diversity, was culture to me. My understanding of...

By Elisabeth Hoole,
A 4 min read

Artistic impression of article Bright Spots: Modesty

Article / Bright Spots, Gender, Culture

Bright Spots: Modesty

This week we shared two pieces about the culture of shame around women’s bodies, especially purity culture within the church. Each piece mentions the...

By Indy Grant & Erin Iwata,
A 3 min read

Artistic impression of article Bright Spots: Sermons

Article / Bright Spots, Race, Bible

Bright Spots: Sermons

This week we heard great wisdom from Cynthia Akinsanya and Jan Pierce. While Jan was reflecting back on her life, Cynthia was reaching forward towards...

By Indy Grant & Erin Iwata,
A 2 min read

Artistic impression of article Bright Spots: Dignity

Article / Bright Spots, Bible

Bright Spots: Dignity

This week has been all about welcoming people into our lives and treating them with the respect and dignity that they deserve. All of us on the team...

By Indy Grant & Erin Iwata,
A 3 min read

Artistic impression of article Bright Spots: Anti-Ableism

Article / Bright Spots, Disability, LGBTQ+, Allyship

Bright Spots: Anti-Ableism

This week we heard stories and poetry from Debbie and Candice. Both are people with disabilities. Candice is also identifies transgender. Each week,...

By Indy Grant & Erin Iwata,
A 2 min read

Artistic impression of article Bright Spots: Advocacy

Article / Bright Spots, Disability, Race, Allyship, Community

Bright Spots: Advocacy

Our Church Too is all about sharing stories and advocating for each other. However, advocating can be really difficult, and it’s important to be in...

By Indy Grant & Erin Iwata,
A 5 min read

Artistic impression of article The Importance of Language: How Meaning Changes Everything

Article / Culture

The Importance of Language: How Meaning Changes Everything

It is practically impossible to divorce words from meaning. The very purpose of language is to use abstract, nonsensical sounds for equally abstract,...

By Boriana Hadjieva,
A 2 min read

Artistic impression of article Bright Spots: LGBTQ+

Article / Bright Spots, LGBTQ+

Bright Spots: LGBTQ+

This week’s Bright Spots are books, movies, and websites that discuss the intersection of Christianity and the LGTBQ+ community. We hope that these...

By Indy Grant & Erin Iwata,
A 5 min read

Artistic impression of article Our Bright Spots

Article / Bright Spots

Our Bright Spots

When we started this project, we wanted to highlight the positives as well as illuminate the problems. While we don't have clear answers, there are...

By Indy Grant & Erin Iwata,
A 3 min read