Why Add One More Bible Blog to the Pile?

My name is Ron Bingham Jr., and I’m very aware that the last thing the internet seems to need is another Bible blog. You probably already have a Bible app on your phone, a podcast queue full of sermons, a few favorite YouTube channels, maybe a devotional on your nightstand and a study Bible with more notes than white space. If you feel a little overwhelmed by all the voices, you’re not alone. Honestly, I’ve felt that too.

So why in the world am I adding one more voice to the mix with Faith and Practice?

Part of the answer is that I’m writing the blog I wish had existed when I was first trying to make sense of my faith in the middle of real life. I don’t want to shout over the noise, and I’m not pretending I’ve discovered something no Christian has ever seen before. I just want to offer a space that is honest, clear, and grounded—where we can think deeply about Scripture without losing sight of the people and problems right in front of us.

Where Theology Meets Everyday Life

I’m a doctoral candidate in Practical Theology (PhD expected December 2027), which is a fancy way of saying I spend a lot of time asking, What difference should good theology actually make in real life? Before I ever set foot in a PhD program, I completed my Master of Divinity and spent years doing ministry that didn’t stay safely inside church walls.

I’ve served in youth ministry, where questions about God usually come wrapped in anxiety, doubt, and late-night conversations. I’ve led worship, where the words we sing on Sunday sometimes feel far away from what people carry on Monday. And I’ve served as a chaplain among people experiencing homelessness, where theological ideas collide head-on with cold nights, empty stomachs, mental illness, addiction, and the simple, stubborn question: Does any of this good news actually help me survive?

Those experiences have shaped how I read the Bible. I can’t afford a version of Christianity that only works in a classroom or from behind a pulpit. If our theology can’t stand on a street corner, in a shelter, at a kitchen table, or in a teenager’s late-night text, then something is missing.

Not Too Academic, Not Too Shallow

My hope is that Faith and Practice becomes a kind of middle space—serious but accessible, reflective but down-to-earth. I care about good scholarship. I read the commentaries, wrestle with the Greek and Hebrew, and interact with theologians who are a lot smarter than I am. But I don’t think you should have to wade through academic jargon to understand what God might be saying in Scripture.

At the same time, I’m not interested in offering quick, inspirational quotes that float above the real tensions of life. The Bible doesn’t shy away from grief, injustice, disappointment, or doubt, and I don’t want this space to either. We’ll take the questions seriously, not rush to tidy answers, and try to honor both the depth of the text and the complexity of real people.

The Mission of Faith and Practice

The mission of this site is simple: to help everyday Christians—people who don’t live in the world of seminaries and commentaries—better understand Scripture and live out its wisdom in modern life. If you consider yourself a “layperson,” you’re exactly who I have in mind as I write.

That means we’ll slow down with familiar passages and ask what we’ve been missing. We’ll look at difficult texts that are often ignored or misused. We’ll talk about how biblical themes intersect with things like work, money, politics, mental health, technology, relationships, and the way we treat the most vulnerable people in our communities.

Along the way, I’ll do my best to translate the tools I’ve been given in formal theological training into language that’s actually useful. If you walk away from a post with one clearer insight about a passage and one concrete way to practice it this week, then this site is doing what it’s supposed to do.

An Invitation to Journey Together

I don’t have all the answers, and this won’t be a place for perfect, polished spirituality. My hope is that Faith and Practice feels more like a thoughtful conversation than a lecture—a space where questions are welcome, doubts aren’t shamed, and real stories matter.

If any of this resonates with you, I’d be honored for you to stick around. Read a few posts. Sit with them. Share them with a friend if they’re helpful. Send your questions or pushback. Let me know where Scripture feels confusing, where faith feels fragile, or where you’re trying to live out what you believe and keep hitting a wall.

Wherever you find yourself in your journey with God right now—curious, skeptical, weary, hopeful, or all of the above—you’re welcome here. Thanks for giving another Bible blog a chance. I hope, by God’s grace, it proves worth your time.

Grace and peace,
Ron Bingham Jr.