Josiah Hesse
Josiah Hesse is an author and journalist from Denver, Colorado, whose new novel about evangelicals, Carnality: Sebastian Phoenix and the Dark Star, is now available on Suspect Press.
Health
I Got High and Ran on a Treadmill for Science
I was part of a groundbreaking study exploring the surprising benefits of exercising while high.
Josiah Hesse
2.2.24
LGBTQ
Christian Rock Has Demonized LGBTQ People for Years. Now It Needs Them to Survive
Queer musicians say the industry is facing a spiritual crisis: Adapt to a new generation of listeners, or die.
Josiah Hesse
7.14.22
controversy
'He Was a Sexual Predator' Says Director of New Michael Jackson Doc
Dan Reed, director of 'Leaving Neverland,' spoke to us about his new film, which details allegations of sexual misconduct against the king of pop.
Josiah Hesse
2.19.19
Religion
Growing Up Evangelical Ruined Sex for Me
In her new memoir, Linda Kay Klein writes about escaping Evangelical purity culture, and its lasting influence on her life as an adult.
Josiah Hesse
10.8.18
Art
Can a $50 Million Funhouse Save Denver's DIY Art Scene?
Residents of the city seem cautiously optimistic about Meow Wolf's plan to open a new art space in a low-income neighborhood.
Josiah Hesse
2.8.18
Religion
I Spent 24 Hours Watching Christian Infomercials
Jim Bakker was once the biggest name in televangelism. Now he spends his days selling survival supplies through an online Christian shopping channel. I spent an entire day watching it.
Josiah Hesse
1.12.18
true crime
What Charles Manson Had in Common with the Alt-Right
Besides fear of black people and anxiety about the collapse of the white race, Manson and the modern far-right also shared fantasies about the future.
Josiah Hesse
11.21.17
Religion
Evangelical Hell Houses Are Waking Nightmares
For an ex-vangelical, returning to the fire-and-brimstone attractions can open up old wounds and offer insight into the frightening political vision of the Christian movement.
Josiah Hesse
10.31.17
sexual abuse
Billy Graham's Grandson Says Protestants Abuse Kids Just Like Catholics
Basyle "Boz" Tchividjian is shining a spotlight on the sexual abuse of children in Protestant churches—a scandal he says may be larger than that of the Catholic Church.
Josiah M. Hesse
Josiah Hesse
8.25.17
Crime
Cops Accuse Christian Commune of Abusing and Raping Children
The Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps is known for its militaristic brand of religion. This week, cops accused key leaders of horrific acts, including some that resulted in a child's death.
Josiah Hesse
8.23.17
Religion
Exorcisms Are Not a Substitute for Healthcare
Go see a doctor, not an exorcist.
Josiah Hesse
7.12.17
philosphy
You Have No Free Will
According to neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky, all of our actions can be attributed to our biology.
Josiah Hesse
5.25.17
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