Jen Hatmaker

[Anonymous]

Oh joy!! Yet ANOTHER post on

deconstructing your faith/
what to do when your faith evolves/
if your faith doesn't change, you aren't growing/
reckoning with faith/
trudging through the wilderness of faith/
embracing doubt/
adopting a deeper spirituality.

How timely!! This topic has never been addressed by anyone, especially Jen, so it will be so refreshing to hear her insights on this important and oh, so timely topic. /s

[Anonymous]

Her deconstruction is what made me dislike her. Whatever people do or don't believe is between them and the Lord but there's just something so condescending about the way she addresses evolving. I still pretty much believe the things I was taught in church as a child but that doesn't mean I haven't evolved or can't think for myself. Seems a way to make us feel better about things we're not meant to feel better about but maybe I'm just old fashion

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh joy!! Yet ANOTHER post on

deconstructing your faith/
what to do when your faith evolves/
if your faith doesn't change, you aren't growing/
reckoning with faith/
trudging through the wilderness of faith/
embracing doubt/
adopting a deeper spirituality.

How timely!! This topic has never been addressed by anyone, especially Jen, so it will be so refreshing to hear her insights on this important and oh, so timely topic. /s

And SO disappointing to see her doing a podcast with Erin Moon. Guess I can strike Erin from my IG.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Her deconstruction is what made me dislike her. Whatever people do or don't believe is between them and the Lord but there's just something so condescending about the way she addresses evolving. I still pretty much believe the things I was taught in church as a child but that doesn't mean I haven't evolved or can't think for myself. Seems a way to make us feel better about things we're not meant to feel better about but maybe I'm just old fashion

THIS. All of her deconstruction word salads are so condescending. SHE is enlightened and waiting for everyone to catch up.

Yet, if you actually dig into what she is saying, it’s childish. “If God is love, hell must not exist”. Ma’am, there’s a difference between justice and mercy. My seven year old has a better understanding of this than Jen does.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Her deconstruction is what made me dislike her. Whatever people do or don't believe is between them and the Lord but there's just something so condescending about the way she addresses evolving. I still pretty much believe the things I was taught in church as a child but that doesn't mean I haven't evolved or can't think for myself. Seems a way to make us feel better about things we're not meant to feel better about but maybe I'm just old fashion

THIS. All of her deconstruction word salads are so condescending. SHE is enlightened and waiting for everyone to catch up.

Yet, if you actually dig into what she is saying, it’s childish. “If God is love, hell must not exist”. Ma’am, there’s a difference between justice and mercy. My seven year old has a better understanding of this than Jen does.

Exactly. If it's uncomfortable, unpalatable, or doesn't fit into her "evolved" narrative, she plays with the truth and tries to bend it to something that will fit into the mainstream narrative that she craves approval from. It's cringe. I'm actually pretty liberal in my thinking although Jen probably would disagree. It's not about what she does or doesn't believe in, it's the "Look at me. I believed X and now I'm smart and I believe Y and I'm not one of THEM." It's so performative. And, deep in her little heart, she probably believes exactly the same thing as her parents taught her. It just doesn't align with the current theme of the Jen Show.

[Anonymous]

I’m a liberal Episcopal but even I roll my eyes at these deconstructionists. It feels like they’re just trying to play up to an audience. And they all sound the exact same! We get it, you were embarrassed remembering your fundy youth camp and purity ring. My God, we get it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh joy!! Yet ANOTHER post on

deconstructing your faith/
what to do when your faith evolves/
if your faith doesn't change, you aren't growing/
reckoning with faith/
trudging through the wilderness of faith/
embracing doubt/
adopting a deeper spirituality.

How timely!! This topic has never been addressed by anyone, especially Jen, so it will be so refreshing to hear her insights on this important and oh, so timely topic. /s

And SO disappointing to see her doing a podcast with Erin Moon. Guess I can strike Erin from my IG.

I wasn't familiar with Erin Moon, so I just looked her up. She looks to me like another predictable progressive "Christian". Hard pass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Her deconstruction is what made me dislike her. Whatever people do or don't believe is between them and the Lord but there's just something so condescending about the way she addresses evolving. I still pretty much believe the things I was taught in church as a child but that doesn't mean I haven't evolved or can't think for myself. Seems a way to make us feel better about things we're not meant to feel better about but maybe I'm just old fashion

THIS. All of her deconstruction word salads are so condescending. SHE is enlightened and waiting for everyone to catch up.

Apostasy as a lifestyle brand.

Yet, if you actually dig into what she is saying, it’s childish. “If God is love, hell must not exist”. Ma’am, there’s a difference between justice and mercy. My seven year old has a better understanding of this than Jen does.

Exactly. If it's uncomfortable, unpalatable, or doesn't fit into her "evolved" narrative, she plays with the truth and tries to bend it to something that will fit into the mainstream narrative that she craves approval from. It's cringe. I'm actually pretty liberal in my thinking although Jen probably would disagree. It's not about what she does or doesn't believe in, it's the "Look at me. I believed X and now I'm smart and I believe Y and I'm not one of THEM." It's so performative. And, deep in her little heart, she probably believes exactly the same thing as her parents taught her. It just doesn't align with the current theme of the Jen Show.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Her deconstruction is what made me dislike her. Whatever people do or don't believe is between them and the Lord but there's just something so condescending about the way she addresses evolving. I still pretty much believe the things I was taught in church as a child but that doesn't mean I haven't evolved or can't think for myself. Seems a way to make us feel better about things we're not meant to feel better about but maybe I'm just old fashion

THIS. All of her deconstruction word salads are so condescending. SHE is enlightened and waiting for everyone to catch up.

Yet, if you actually dig into what she is saying, it’s childish. “If God is love, hell must not exist”. Ma’am, there’s a difference between justice and mercy. My seven year old has a better understanding of this than Jen does.

Exactly. If it's uncomfortable, unpalatable, or doesn't fit into her "evolved" narrative, she plays with the truth and tries to bend it to something that will fit into the mainstream narrative that she craves approval from. It's cringe. I'm actually pretty liberal in my thinking although Jen probably would disagree. It's not about what she does or doesn't believe in, it's the "Look at me. I believed X and now I'm smart and I believe Y and I'm not one of THEM." It's so performative. And, deep in her little heart, she probably believes exactly the same thing as her parents taught her. It just doesn't align with the current theme of the Jen Show.

Apostasy as a lifestyle brand.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Her deconstruction is what made me dislike her. Whatever people do or don't believe is between them and the Lord but there's just something so condescending about the way she addresses evolving. I still pretty much believe the things I was taught in church as a child but that doesn't mean I haven't evolved or can't think for myself. Seems a way to make us feel better about things we're not meant to feel better about but maybe I'm just old fashion

THIS. All of her deconstruction word salads are so condescending. SHE is enlightened and waiting for everyone to catch up.

Yet, if you actually dig into what she is saying, it’s childish. “If God is love, hell must not exist”. Ma’am, there’s a difference between justice and mercy. My seven year old has a better understanding of this than Jen does.

Exactly. If it's uncomfortable, unpalatable, or doesn't fit into her "evolved" narrative, she plays with the truth and tries to bend it to something that will fit into the mainstream narrative that she craves approval from. It's cringe. I'm actually pretty liberal in my thinking although Jen probably would disagree. It's not about what she does or doesn't believe in, it's the "Look at me. I believed X and now I'm smart and I believe Y and I'm not one of THEM." It's so performative. And, deep in her little heart, she probably believes exactly the same thing as her parents taught her. It just doesn't align with the current theme of the Jen Show.

Apostasy as a lifestyle brand.

“The woven leather pattern on this Able bag is absolutely PERFECT for day OR night. Wear it to hug your local GAYS at the Pride parade. Or when you meet your BLACK boyfriend for SEGGS.”

[Anonymous]

I very much enjoy what people here have to say, sharing about faith, and looking at "deconstruction". What I see in so many of the comments is that many of us are looking for genuine insight, leadership, originality. I just looked up Erin Moon and it's the same old echo chamber over and over.

[Anonymous]

Um... you guys... (smack lips, play with hair)...I'm in New York with Tyler because he's on (whisper) GMA tomorrow! And tonight... in one hour.. we are going to see Othello! I'm not really sure what the story line is, but it's got (whisper) Denzel in it!! I told Tyler, O my gosh!! Denzel!!! (is it weird to tell my boyfriend that I am excited to see another black guy?) but Tyler said, "Girl, I get it!!" (hmmm.... that comment may need to be explored a bit further wink wink) But anyway, guys.... ummm.. (smack, play with hair) I'm in New York and this city is just so magical. I practically live here now. Also, go buy Tyler's book. Okay, off to see Denzel!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I very much enjoy what people here have to say, sharing about faith, and looking at "deconstruction". What I see in so many of the comments is that many of us are looking for genuine insight, leadership, originality. I just looked up Erin Moon and it's the same old echo chamber over and over.

If you’re looking for a unique voice discussing deconstruction, find some interviews of Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo.

I know, I know. Don’t roll your eyes until you’ve checked it out! Her childhood fundamentalism was well documented, and her deconstruction landed her in an entirely different space than Jen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: I told Tyler, O my gosh!! Denzel!!! (is it weird to tell my boyfriend that I am excited to see another black guy?) but Tyler said, "Girl, I get it!!" (hmmm.... that comment may need to be explored a bit further wink wink)

I came here to comment on this but then couldn’t even find the words. She’s so weird, and not in a good way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: I told Tyler, O my gosh!! Denzel!!! (is it weird to tell my boyfriend that I am excited to see another black guy?) but Tyler said, "Girl, I get it!!" (hmmm.... that comment may need to be explored a bit further wink wink)

I came here to comment on this but then couldn’t even find the words. She’s so weird, and not in a good way.

I also thought, "What a weird thing to say." She is 3 years into this faux-lationship, and she still needs to constantly remind us that she is dating a black guy.

My husband and I are both white. My celebrity crush was Anthony Bourdain (RIP). The topic doesn't come up often, but why would I need to say, "Is it weird to tell my husband that I'm attracted to another white guy?"

Also, Tyler loses his sh!t every other day about white women, and he somehow doesn't find the need to get Jen's approval about it.