Jacob Adkins
Jake Adkins lives in Mid Michigan. He holds a masters degree in theology, works in warehouse and logistics management, and raises sheep with his wife on their small farm.
Articles by Jacob Adkins
Christopher Nolan’s Endless Odyssey
The agrarian voice reveals Nolan’s most significant and disappointing departure from Homer’s epic.
Dessert with Darlene: The Hospitality of Widows and the Making of Membership
Throughout the epistles, the apostles in both word and deed prioritize the care of widows and summarize it as "true religion."
Breakfast with Brother Dave: The Blessing of Intergenerational Friendship
God has gifted me with great friendships, but my friendship with Dave and others like him has uniquely oriented my life.
Moana Revisited: A Better Disney Princess
Rather than forging a new identity, she returns to old paths. Moana is not following her inner voice. She is listening to the echoes of her ancestors.
Bjartur and Berry: Contrasting Visions of Community and Affection
Seen through his most redemptive lens, Bjartur stands as a cautionary tale for those who would pursue independence as an end in itself.