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Hello friends—

I wanted to let you know what I’ve been working on. It’s called Kelvin’s Faith Unfiltered.

This isn’t a place where I claim to give you all the answers. I’m working my ideas out right alongside you.

I’m writing, reflecting, and sharing what’s stood out to me—what’s challenged me, shaped me, or just wouldn’t let me go.

I want to explore faith honestly, and talk about Scripture in a way that’s open, grounded, and unfiltered.

📝 The Blog

At the center is my blog—a creative series written in the first-person voice of Mark, the Gospel writer. This isn’t historical fiction or fan fiction. It’s my attempt to reflect on what Mark might have wanted us to understand if he could speak directly today.

So far, I’ve released:

  • An overview of the Gospel of Mark

  • A look at the opening of the book

  • A reflection on the miracles of Jesus

  • And coming Saturday, May 17: a new post on the teachings and parables of Jesus

These are all building toward a four-part series on the final week of Jesus’ life, followed by something I'm most excited about: stepping out of the first-person voice to share my own reflections on the Gospel of Mark—what I’ve learned, what I still question, and why it matters.

📚 The Books

I’ve also built out a multi-part book section on the site. It reflects the breadth and tension of my own journey. You’ll find books ranging from very conservative to deeply deconstructionist—from infant baptism and paedobaptism to historical criticism and mythicism. It’s a wide spectrum, because I believe engaging with a full range of voices helps us grow.

The book section has three parts:

  • Spotlight Reviews – In-depth reviews of a small handful of books I want to highlight.

  • Recommended Reads – Shorter write-ups of books I truly recommend.

  • Full Reading List – Over 220 titles and counting—covering all kinds of theology, history, and critique. The good, the bad, and the ugly are all there for the sake of context, curiosity, and transparency. I’ll be adding more over time, so check back often.

Every book includes an Amazon Associates link. If you decide to purchase through those links, I earn a small commission at no cost to you. Those earnings help support this entire project—including future additions like a podcast, which I hope to launch soon. If the blog isn’t your thing, audio might be—and I’d love to meet you there.

🎧 What’s Next

If blog reading isn’t your thing, don’t worry—a podcast is in the works. I’m hoping to launch soon so I can share more reflections, interviews, and behind-the-scenes thoughts in a format that’s easier to engage with on the go.

Thank you for following, supporting, and engaging with Kelvin’s Faith Unfiltered. There’s so much more ahead.

—Kelvin

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