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Joshua Banner

Joshua Banner

Joshua Banner

Articles & Essays by Joshua Banner

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Essay

The Peculiar Prerequisite for Spiritual Direction

Published October, 2018 • Featured October 31, 2018

In his spiritual direction work at prisons, Josh Banner sees Jesus in the inmates because they are ​“broken, open, humble, and willing” — qualities we all need to create a holy openness to God.
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Article

Hope for the American Church

Featured November 8, 2017

We share a letter from Joshua Banner​where he describes his growing conviction to stand against racism and ​“the industrial prison system,” how spiritual transformation is key, and how his recent conversation with Chris Hall has challenged him not to lose hope in the Church to combat social crises.