A Secular Jesus Follower | Tom Krattenmaker on Faith, Ethics & the Search for Meaning in Modern Life

What if you follow Jesus's teachings—but don't believe in the supernatural? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I sit down with Tom Krattenmaker, award-winning author and long-time USA Today columnist, to explore his unique identity as a "secular Jesus follower." From ethics rooted in the teachings of Jesus to questions about truth, morality and miracles, Krattenmaker offers a thoughtful, humanist perspective on faith in a divided world. Through humility, honesty and rigorous reflection, he invites believers and skeptics alike into a conversation about what it means to live a good and abundant life—even without traditional religion. If you've ever asked: "Can Jesus still speak to us—even in a secular age?" This conversation is your wake-up call. https://www.bloodflow7.com/Uncommon   📌 In this episode, we uncover: ✅ Why Tom calls himself a "secular Jesus follower" and what it means in practice ✅ How Jesus's teaching on "the least of these" shapes his ethical framework ✅ Why he "cherrypicks" from scripture and what lessons truly matter today ✅ His view on miracles—symbolic truth vs. factual belief ✅ Whether morality is objective or cultivated through reason and practice ✅ The role of science, awe, and wonder in a secular spirituality ✅ How we can bridge divides in a polarized culture through dialogue and humility   📢 TAKE ACTION: 🔗 Explore Tom's work and books: https://tomkrattenmaker.com 📣 Read Confessions of a Secular Jesus Follower and Onward Christian Athletes 🙌 Engage in meaningful conversations about faith, doubt, and truth   🔗 Follow Peter Demos: Website: https://www.peterdemos.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos   🙌 SUBSCRIBE for bold conversations at the intersection of faith, freedom, and truth in a world gone mad.   #TomKrattenmaker #SecularJesusFollower #UncommonSensePodcast #PeterDemos #FaithAndEthics #Humanism #SecularFaith #Morality #MeaningAndValues #ChristianityAndCulture #BiblicalEthics #AbundantLife