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Joshua Heavin

Rev. Dr. Joshua Heavin (PhD, Aberdeen) serves as Curate for Pastoral Care at Christ Church Cathedral in Plano, Texas; he is the book reviews editor for Pro Ecclesia, the journal of the Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology; and he is an adjunct professor in the School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University and West Texas A&M University.

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Joshua Heavin

Rev. Dr. Joshua Heavin (PhD, Aberdeen) serves as Curate for Pastoral Care at Christ Church Cathedral in Plano, Texas; he is the book reviews editor for Pro Ecclesia, the journal of the Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology; and he is an adjunct professor in the School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University and West Texas A&M University.

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The Heron #2: Forthcoming Theology Books

Featuring books from Malcolm Guite, Michael C. Legaspi, Matthew Emerson, and Alexander Pierce amongst others

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No Last Rites for MAiD

Medical Assistance in Dying is opposed by people of sound conscience for many reasons. Matthew Loftus capably distinguishes between allowing people to die and killing them. Jonathan von Maren notes

Joshua HeavinBook Reviews

Jesus and the Law of Moses

Those who want to learn more about how Jesus relates to the law in his first-century context cannot improve upon Paul Sloan’s wonderful book, which will prove essential to anyone preaching or teaching from the synoptic gospels.

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Who Does the Kingdom of God Belong To?

We often struggle to truly hear the truth that God's kingdom belongs to children because we have become cynical. Rather than being attentive to God with earnestness and sincerity, we are jaded.

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The Heron #1: New Theology Books in 2026

Josh Heavin's new theology books column previews new books from Katherine Sonderegger, Matthew Arbo, Christopher Mooney, Denise Flanders, and David Moffitt

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How the Word of Easter Kills and Raises Up

In the Eucharist we receive from God the very thing Mary was looking for when she came to the garden on Easter Sunday morning.

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In Relation to God: A World Down Syndrome Day Reflection

When God took on flesh, he did not show us that through conquest or domination, but through quiet virtue and faithfully embracing the call on his life.

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Confessional Protestantism in Ecumenical Winter

How can convinced historic Protestants build healthy ecclesial movements when the mainline is dying and evangelicalism is increasingly non-denominational?

Joshua HeavinBook Reviews

Ryle's Vision of the Christian Life

The 19th century Anglican bishop J. C. Ryle offers a compelling and useful model for ministry and preaching in our own day.

Joshua HeavinTheologyBook Reviews

Union with Christ and the Life of Faith

Fred Sanders's latest book will deepen your understanding of our union with Christ and move your heart to worship Jesus.

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Character in Absurd Times

The greatest test of our character quite often is what we are willing or able to do when all hope seems lost.

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The Church Will Not Be Consulted - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

In recent years it has become increasingly popular for churches of differing sizes, locations, and denominational traditions to make use of consultant services to find new ministers and staff for Christian institutions. If you browse the denominational job boards of […]