A Sermon, an Essay, and a Book

I was honored to give the sermon at our local church recently, on Luke 14:7-11, with a focus on humility. You can check it out if you’re interested: “The Way Up is Down” (also on Apple Podcasts here).

Earlier this month I had a short essay published at ByFaith Online, “The Crisis of Christian Immaturity.” A lot of the things there have been written on here, but you might find it of interest.

Finally, my next book, American Christian Nationalism: Neither American nor Christian, officially releases on October 15th. It is a short one, only 78 pages of text. For more info, keep reading below the graphic.

Here’s a brief blurb from the publisher:

In this brief, thought-provoking book, Michael W. Austin turns his keen mind for ethics toward the crisis currently facing our democracy: the rise of American Christian nationalism. Austin first accessibly explains the meaning and history behind nationalism. He then systematically shows how the ideology contradicts American values like liberty, equality, and justice as well as Christian virtues like humility, faith, hope, and love. Ultimately, he argues that the Beloved Community, first developed by Martin Luther King Jr. and others, offers a better model for an authentically Christian and American community. Readers frustrated by partisan strife will find a faithful guide in Austin’s thoughtful volume.

If you are interested in reading it, and planning on buying a copy, would you do so soon? Pre-orders help garner more visibility and publicity for books.

Thanks! And if you do get a chance to read it, let me know what you think.