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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 1d

We do this by gathering to worship and hear the Word while we wait together for Christ’s return. Let’s not give up this habit. The world depends upon it. 2/2

My new book is out. I'm praying for a reformation. A realignment. A revival!

@ivpacademic.bsky.social

www.amazon.com/Becoming-God...

Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters

Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters [Imes, Carmen Joy, McCaulley, Esau] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 1d

I was honored to write again for
@christianitytoday.com -- this time on why the church still matters.

Week after week we resist the temptation to sort ourselves into factions and exclude those who have no worldly power to wield on our behalf. 1/2
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/10/beco...

Becoming Part of God’s Family - Christianity Today

Weekly participation in ordinary church life isn’t flashy, but it is radical.

www.christianitytoday.com

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InterVarsity Press (USA) @ivpress.bsky.social · 2d

After all the disillusionment, hurt, and division, it’s fair to ask if the church still matters.

In 'Becoming God’s Family,' @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social offers a profoundly hopeful answer. She reminds us that God has always delighted in creating a global, intergenerational family.

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 2d

Today's the day!! Becoming God's Family released today. Here's the scoop on what the book is about and who might find it helpful: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su5N...
@ivpress.bsky.social

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 2d

Nice! I'm recording with them again in January.

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 3d

I hope you'll join us in L.A. for an evening of conversation!

Holy Post Media @holypostmedia.bsky.social · 3d

None of us should be navigating this moment alone. Explore the intersection of culture, politics & faith with us next month in LA!

Join @skyejethani.bsky.social & @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social on Saturday, Nov. 15 for an evening of conversation & connection!

Get your tickets today!

An Evening with the Holy Post: Los Angeles, CA

Join Skye Jethani, Carmen Joy Imes and HPM CEO Jon Houghton with Holy Post community members in Los Angeles, CA!

www.eventbrite.com

Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks, Bob! I hope this book brings healing to a lot of people.

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 3d

So glad it was helpful! Which podcast was it?

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InterVarsity Press (USA) @ivpress.bsky.social · 6d

"On our own, we can only do so much. Our passion wanes. Our energy fades. Humanly speaking, we can have all the best intentions, but we need each other to help us keep our eyes on Jesus."
— @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social, 'Becoming God's Family'

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 7d

So grateful that Kaitlyn Schiess took the time to read my new book and offer her strong endorsement! Kaitlyn and I agree that the church still matters. @HolyPost_Media #becominggodsfamily

Last chance to pre-order before launch!
www.amazon.com/dp/151401032...

"Even those skeptical of the church will find in these pages a compelling vision of Christian faith that not only teaches us right doctrine but envelops us into a family." - Kaitlyn Schiess, author of the Ballot and the Bible

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 9d

This week's commentary recommendations expand the field to include Catholic, Mainline, and Jewish interpreters. What can we learn from those who are coming from different contexts?
#torahtuesday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwL9...

Carmen has her head propped up by her fist. She's looking open to the possibility of learning from others. The title reads: "What Evangelicals Can Learn from Other Biblical Interpretations"

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks for the shoutout!

Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 16d

Part 2 of my series on the best commentary series out there. This one is for the Bible nerds among us!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQXm...
#torahtuesday

Carmen is holding a tall stack of books with a surprised look on her face. The title reads: These are the Best Commentaries for Scholars

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 23d

Starting a new mini-series today on best Bible commentary series out there. Today I recommend easy onramps for beginners! What's YOUR favorite commentary series?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y7z...

Carmen has a pained look on her face and her hand on her head. The caption reads: "Too many commentaries? These are the BEST!"

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · Sep 30

October begins tomorrow, and as a student said yesterday, “I don’t even feel like I’ve Septembered yet!”

Indeed, but here we are.

Lord, help us to live well within time.

Here’s a roundup of upcoming learning opportunities:

carmenjoyimes.substack.com/p/october-wi...

October with Carmen

A Book, A Conference, An Online Course, and More!

carmenjoyimes.substack.com

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · Sep 23

This week I'm sharing my top recommendations on the book of Exodus. I've spent the past 14 years studying the book. These are resources I come back to again and again.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV-b...

Carmen is at her desk holding a stack of books and smiling. The text reads "Best Books on Exodus"

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · Sep 22

Really and truly. So at odds with Jesus' approach.

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · Sep 19

Thank you! I've used lists. That's the first thing I did on here. But it still ended up being all the people who are really upset by the current administration talking about it. (I'm also distressed by it, but don't need a steady stream of politics.)

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · Sep 18

I haven't taken the time to learn how to curate my newsfeed, and it's SO negative. I'm not sure I want to invest the energy!

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · Sep 18

FREE Conference: Hear from experts, therapists, biblical scholars, and theologians about how we can
connect the Best of Emotional Health & Spiritual Formation.
www.embodiedfaith.life/a/2148158767...
#attachingtogod #attachingtogodsummit #attachmentspirituality #summit

Attaching to God Online Summit, October 14-16, 2025. Growing Spiritual and Emotional Health by integrating Intimacy and Independence. Carmen Imes, PhD, Professor of Old Testament and Author of Becoming God's Family

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · Sep 16

Attention pastors and preachers--Here are the best books I've read on preaching:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PS6...

Carmen is holding a stack of books with blurred-out titles. The image reads "The Best Books for Better Sermons?"

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · Sep 16

Did you know that I have a FREE Substack newsletter? I don't know how long I'll stay on BlueSky, but you can follow me there and join the conversation.

carmenjoyimes.substack.com/p/a-number-t...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · Sep 9

Here are the books that inspired me most as I was working on my book on the church. Plus, last call to join my launch team!
#bestbooks #torahtuesday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRzo...

Carmen is sitting in her office holding a stack of books and pointing to them with her other hand with a skeptical look on her face. The title reads, "Best Books on the Church."

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · Sep 9

Oof. I didn't realize that.

Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · Sep 6

No, they have to delete all the books they pirated. In the future, they would have to purchase the rights to use any books to train AI.

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