Jen Manglos

Category: Culture

  • Golden Globes: Pro’s and Con’s

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    This started as a Facebook post, but the more I kept typing, the more I had to accept that this needed to be on the website. Lots has changed in my life this year and at some point I’ll write with an update, but for now, enjoy my early morning thoughts on the kickoff of…

  • Clare and I on Fathom Magazine

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    In the past month I’ve had a realization that while I am called to pastor, I am also called to write. My book is at a pause for now, so I’ve been leaning into writing shorter pieces for publication and specifically articles that are not about the Camino. I sent a few out and as…

  • What If

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    This dazzling city comes to life before my eyes, with space ships, a vibrant city life, and technology so advanced that it’s hard to even fathom. I gaze in wonder, eager for more glimpses of this afro-futurist city. This place does not exist. Like many, I went to see Black Panther this weekend – P.S.…

  • Is Forgiveness Possible?

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    I forgive you. I used to believe that forgiveness was possible, but over the past few years, my hope has been disappointed. My experience of forgiveness in the past has been hopeful. When I was in high school I had a falling out with a close group of friends. Years later, I reconnected with one…

  • Stuck in the Middle of Change

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    This past November I made my first trip to Washington, D.C. It was a lovely experience and helped to bring the history of this country alive in new ways. Two of the most meaningful museums for me were the African American Museum and the Holocaust Museum. It was painful and humbling to witness evidence for…

  • Jen’s Top Ten, No Wait, Eleven

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    I am like that sports fanatic, whose life revolves around the cycles of seasons of a particular sport. I read the buzz pre-season, I go to lots of games, and I have countless conversations on who is going to win. Except my sport is film and the games are theaters. Christmas is the most wonderful…

  • Some Very Spoilery Thoughts on Thor:Ragnarok

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    I have so many thoughts coming out of my viewing of Thor: Ragnarkok last night. I’m a huge fan of the director, Taika Waititi (please do yourself a favor and watch What We Do in the Shadows and Hunt for the Wilderpeople). Honestly, Thor hasn’t been a character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that I’ve…

  • A Wonder of a Woman

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    Weighed down by a chorus of no’s, she steps up onto the battlefield. Her disguise falls to the ground and fiercely, she walks towards the gun fire. And instead of being demolished, she triumphs, making it across No Man’s Land. She clears the path so that her men can follow. I cried. I was never…

  • Moonlight and Loneliness

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    Seeing a movie thematically focused on loneliness is not a great choice when you’re feeling lonely. In my defense, I was trying to make the most of my Christmas break by seeing as many award season films as I could, and “Moonlight” was supposed to be this gorgeous film. Still. I emerged feeling trapped in…

  • Manchester by the Sea and Sticky Grief

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    Recently I have been thinking about my Aunt Linda. When I was little, she would take me out for my birthday – it was always such a special day. We would start at McDonald’s, make our way to the movies for the latest Disney film, and then make a final stop at a toy store,…