On this last day of 2022, it’s nice to stop and reflect on the past year. Sadly, this year saw the Russian invasion of Ukraine, resulting in the suffering of many innocent people. On a personal note, in 2022 I released my first book, which has sold many more copies than I ever imagined. In reflecting on this past year, there is much to mourn and grieve, as well as much to celebrate. Such is life on this beautiful but broken planet. Come quickly, Lord Jesus!
Here are some highlights from this past year as regards this blog and podcast:
Increased Readership
Readership of this site grew this year by 68% to over 150,000 visits.
Top 10 Articles from 2022
- Will We Really See Our Loved Ones in Heaven?
- Can You Fast from Things Other than Food?
- Book Review: Jesus and John Wayne
- Do Miracles Create Faith?
- The Fairytale Twist, and Why Karma is Not Your Friend
- Palm Sunday Points Us to the Heart of the Gospel
- What is Gospel Culture and How is it Developed?
- Ukraine Relief Update: What We Did in Hungary and Ukraine
- How is the Mission of God Progressing in the Midst of the War in Ukraine?
- The Message in Your Misfortunes
Top 5 Podcast episodes from 2022
For this first season of the Theology for the People podcast, I published 22 episodes. Here are the top 5:
- How is the Mission of God Progressing in the Midst of the War in Ukraine?
- Liturgy: Going Through the (Right) Motions
- How is Gluttony a Danger to Your Soul?
- Was it Necessary for Our Salvation that Jesus be God?
- Are Christian Sexual Ethics Harmful or Helpful? Was Purity Culture a Mistake?
What to look forward to in 2023
- In January 2023, I will be publishing the audiobook of The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Objections to Embracing Christianity.
- In early 2023, we will be releasing a study guide companion to The God I Won’t Believe In. This was developed in our youth group, and we hope it can serve as a helpful curriculum for youth groups and small groups.
- By the end of 2023, I hope to release another book based on the Gospel of John, tentatively titled: So That You May Believe
I will also be continuing the Theology for the People podcast, with new episodes scheduled to come out in February 2023.
Happy New Year, and stay tuned for good things to come!
Theology for the People 
Looks like there was a lot going on with your ministry in 2022…all this you mentioned here along with pastoring a church year round, if I’m right. I respect your diligence and your endurance through it all; and I pray for continued blessings and growth in 2023 and beyond.
In the future I hope for a blog or podcast on Romans Chapters 6 & 7 as I find those chapters to be some serious meat of the Bible, telling us Christians what our faith should be in and how to live an overcoming, victorious, fruitful, sanctified life in Christ. Such is what we all need, and a teaching on it reposted (or edited and improved upon) at least annually may be helpful.
~Ryan in Parker, Colorado
Thanks Ryan!