UnClobber

Colby Martin is the author of UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality and The Shift: Surviving and Thriving after Moving from Conservative to Progressive Christianity. As a leading voice in the post-evangelical space, he planted a progressive Christian church in San Diego (Sojourn Grace Collective), writes a Substack newsletter (perspective shift.co), and travels the country speaking to communities of faith about progressive Christianity.

PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION“UnClobberis a breath of fresh air in the often swampy religious conversations onhomosexuality.”-ForewordReviews “Martinhas written that book. The one you give your friend—the friend who knows thatinclusion is the only path forward but keeps getting told, ‘but the Bible says.. . .’ In his fresh and accessible way, Martin shows what the Bible actuallysays—clearing up all sorts of confusion along the way.”-RobBell, New York Times best-selling author of LoveWins “UnClobbercombines thoughtful theological study with a compelling pastoral memoir tocreate a powerful progressive Christian manifesto. This is a call for allChristians to love better and without condition.”-KristenHowerton, author of Rage Against the Minivan “Martin’sinsight, winsome spirit, and passion have come together to create a book that Inot only love but am proud to share with those whom I love. UnClobberis a great gift for all who are seeking deeper understanding, faith, andcompassion.”-DougPagitt, pastor, author, and co-founder of Vote Common Good “Writtenwith a theologian’s intelligence and a pastor’s sensitivity, this book is theresource thousands have been waiting for.”-BrianMcLaren, author and activist “Martinshows us that he’s not only a thoughtful theologian, but also perfectlydisplays the beauty of his humanness by sharing vulnerably about his own storyin the only way he knows how: with honesty, humor and grace.  A profoundly important book!”-CandiceCzubernat, therapist, writer, and founder of The Christian Closet