Brad Sargent/futuristguy
@futuristguy.bsky.social
Linguist, culturologist, organization ecologist. Spiritual abuse survivor. Field Guides=tools to identify toxic systems, develop social change. LOTR, DUNE, Blade Runner fan.
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Glad to be here on Bluesky! My main interests are research writing and creating tools on identifying/dealing with spiritual abuse. I've been in 5 such situations, so have much personal experience to work with, and produced case studies on abuse across theological spectrum.
Posting new content soon!
Posting new content soon!
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November 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Treating children like human beings with human rights does not require studying fancy theologies or philosophies or learning parenting kung fu. It really comes down to something quite simple: the Golden Rule.
The R.L. Stollar Update #1
Hello friends, colleagues, and followers! I am starting something new: The R.L. Stollar Update.
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October 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Treating children like human beings with human rights does not require studying fancy theologies or philosophies or learning parenting kung fu. It really comes down to something quite simple: the Golden Rule.
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This year’s Theology Beer Camp features not just one, but two, progressive Christian podcasters accused of abuse. It's so disappointing to see exvangelicals and progressive Christians continue the exact same patterns of enabling and empowering abusers.
The R.L. Stollar Update #1
Hello friends, colleagues, and followers! I am starting something new: The R.L. Stollar Update.
rlstollar.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:35 AM
This year’s Theology Beer Camp features not just one, but two, progressive Christian podcasters accused of abuse. It's so disappointing to see exvangelicals and progressive Christians continue the exact same patterns of enabling and empowering abusers.
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No one forced Marvin Olasky to recruit Doug Wilson for a book series that ultimately made Wilson the kingpin of classical Christian education—a movement worth approximately $10 billion today with over 677,500 children enrolled.
When Marvin Olasky Platformed Doug Wilson
World Magazine was intimately involved with promoting Christofascism throughout Marvin Olasky’s leadership.
rlstollar.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
No one forced Marvin Olasky to recruit Doug Wilson for a book series that ultimately made Wilson the kingpin of classical Christian education—a movement worth approximately $10 billion today with over 677,500 children enrolled.
LORD OF THE RINGS. Filming of Peter Jackson trilogy began Oct 11, 1999. The Balrog Gatefold Folder [created for May 1999 Cannes Film Festival] is earliest concept art promotional piece I know of. Link shares what I've learned about it over the years.
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October 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
LORD OF THE RINGS. Filming of Peter Jackson trilogy began Oct 11, 1999. The Balrog Gatefold Folder [created for May 1999 Cannes Film Festival] is earliest concept art promotional piece I know of. Link shares what I've learned about it over the years.
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I am going to bea keynote speaker at the Prancing Pony Podcast Moot 2025 this December 18-21. The theme of the moot is “Creating Historical Depth within Fantastical Worlds.”
theprancingponypodcast.com/moot/
My working title is:
“From Words to Worlds: Elvish Roots of Tolkien’s Mythology.”
theprancingponypodcast.com/moot/
My working title is:
“From Words to Worlds: Elvish Roots of Tolkien’s Mythology.”
The Prancing Pony Podcast Moot 2025 – The Prancing Pony Podcast
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October 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I am going to bea keynote speaker at the Prancing Pony Podcast Moot 2025 this December 18-21. The theme of the moot is “Creating Historical Depth within Fantastical Worlds.”
theprancingponypodcast.com/moot/
My working title is:
“From Words to Worlds: Elvish Roots of Tolkien’s Mythology.”
theprancingponypodcast.com/moot/
My working title is:
“From Words to Worlds: Elvish Roots of Tolkien’s Mythology.”
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Exactly 26 years ago today, on October 11, 1999, filming began for The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Over a quarter of a century has passed, yet no film has topped its epic legacy it remains one of the greatest cinematic achievements of all time. 📽️
October 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Exactly 26 years ago today, on October 11, 1999, filming began for The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Over a quarter of a century has passed, yet no film has topped its epic legacy it remains one of the greatest cinematic achievements of all time. 📽️
NEW VERSION OF "PYRAMID OF ABUSE." I’ve blogged about spiritual abuse ~20 years. From feedback, it’s clear the most widely helpful resource I’ve produced has been my Pyramid of Abuse graphic, and the descriptions of roles people play in a toxic system.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
NEW VERSION OF "PYRAMID OF ABUSE." I’ve blogged about spiritual abuse ~20 years. From feedback, it’s clear the most widely helpful resource I’ve produced has been my Pyramid of Abuse graphic, and the descriptions of roles people play in a toxic system.
futuristguy.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/1...
futuristguy.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/1...
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It’s tough as an artist to share freely when my cartoons keep getting taken down or my watercolors aren't controversial so aren't promoted like my cartoons. Lately, I have spent more time worrying about the algorithm than sharing what matters.
I know I'm not alone in feeling this way.
I know I'm not alone in feeling this way.
September 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It’s tough as an artist to share freely when my cartoons keep getting taken down or my watercolors aren't controversial so aren't promoted like my cartoons. Lately, I have spent more time worrying about the algorithm than sharing what matters.
I know I'm not alone in feeling this way.
I know I'm not alone in feeling this way.
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Happy Hobbit Day! Today we celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, two hobbits whose journeys shaped the fate of Middle-earth. 🥳
September 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Happy Hobbit Day! Today we celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, two hobbits whose journeys shaped the fate of Middle-earth. 🥳
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Happy #HobbitDay to all!
On 22 September: Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were born. As Ring-bearers, born 78 years apart, their birthdays were honoured as Cormarë, and Tolkien societies worldwide continue to commemorate. How will you celebrate? #Tolkien #BookSky
On 22 September: Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were born. As Ring-bearers, born 78 years apart, their birthdays were honoured as Cormarë, and Tolkien societies worldwide continue to commemorate. How will you celebrate? #Tolkien #BookSky
September 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Happy #HobbitDay to all!
On 22 September: Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were born. As Ring-bearers, born 78 years apart, their birthdays were honoured as Cormarë, and Tolkien societies worldwide continue to commemorate. How will you celebrate? #Tolkien #BookSky
On 22 September: Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were born. As Ring-bearers, born 78 years apart, their birthdays were honoured as Cormarë, and Tolkien societies worldwide continue to commemorate. How will you celebrate? #Tolkien #BookSky
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DOJ Deletes Its Own Study From Website Showing ‘Far More’ Domestic Terrorism Committed by ‘Far-Right Extremists’
DOJ Deletes Its Own Study From Website Showing ‘Far More’ Domestic Terrorism Committed by ‘Far-Right Extremists’
Within the past few days, the Department of Justice deleted one of its own studies from its website showing that "far-right extremists have committed far more ideologically motivated homicides than…
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September 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
DOJ Deletes Its Own Study From Website Showing ‘Far More’ Domestic Terrorism Committed by ‘Far-Right Extremists’
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15 September 1935 | The Nuremberg Laws - discrimination, racist & antisemitic laws, were enacted by the Reichstag in Nazi Germany. The laws excluded German Jews from Reich citizenship, disenfranchised them, and deprived them of most political rights. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuremberg_Laws
September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
15 September 1935 | The Nuremberg Laws - discrimination, racist & antisemitic laws, were enacted by the Reichstag in Nazi Germany. The laws excluded German Jews from Reich citizenship, disenfranchised them, and deprived them of most political rights. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuremberg_Laws
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On 1 September 2011: A Tolkien Tapestry is published. The book features artwork from artist Cor Blok, whose artwork was seen - and bought! - by #Tolkien. The book includes 100 images from Blok, as well as some insight into Tolkien's views on illustrating his work. #BookSky
September 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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"[Dobson] mainstreamed authoritarian parenting, then helped translate it into politics. What started as family 'discipline' became the foundation for an entire culture of obedience — one that extended into pulpits, voting booths, and national policy."
Beyond James Dobson
We are the Strong-Willed Children, and we are still here.
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August 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
"[Dobson] mainstreamed authoritarian parenting, then helped translate it into politics. What started as family 'discipline' became the foundation for an entire culture of obedience — one that extended into pulpits, voting booths, and national policy."
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Pretty proud of this cross-newsroom collaborative reporting from: Kelly Puente on records of THP's immigration sweep on May 3-4, @angelelatham.bsky.social on the lack of transparency from THP, and myself, who built a map of the traffic stops + census demographics. www.tennessean.com/story/news/i...
Lack of records in Nashville ICE raids criticized, available reports reveal new details
Newly obtained records from a Nashville immigration traffic sweep show its first night largely took place in predominantly Latino neighborhoods.
www.tennessean.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Pretty proud of this cross-newsroom collaborative reporting from: Kelly Puente on records of THP's immigration sweep on May 3-4, @angelelatham.bsky.social on the lack of transparency from THP, and myself, who built a map of the traffic stops + census demographics. www.tennessean.com/story/news/i...
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MAGA ambassador Pete Hoosktra lashed out at Canadians for being "mean and nasty." He is pissed off we won't kiss the ring and buy their products. American media has realized the huge impact of the Canadian boycott.
Please read my latest.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/maga-is-fr...
Please read my latest.
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Canada’s Boycott Is Freaking MAGA Out
A Canadian journalist contacted me the other day looking to get a sense of the current state of the Canadian boycott.
charlieangus.substack.com
July 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
MAGA ambassador Pete Hoosktra lashed out at Canadians for being "mean and nasty." He is pissed off we won't kiss the ring and buy their products. American media has realized the huge impact of the Canadian boycott.
Please read my latest.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/maga-is-fr...
Please read my latest.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/maga-is-fr...
INVICTUS. June 24th marks 30 years since the South African Springboks won the Rugby World Cup. This would be a great time to revisit the movie Invictus, to reflect on how Nelson Mandela and others used sports for peace-making and nation-building in post-Apartheid South Africa -- skills that we need.
June 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
INVICTUS. June 24th marks 30 years since the South African Springboks won the Rugby World Cup. This would be a great time to revisit the movie Invictus, to reflect on how Nelson Mandela and others used sports for peace-making and nation-building in post-Apartheid South Africa -- skills that we need.
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Caitlin O'Connor, who Ramsey Solutions fired when executives learned she was pregnant and not married at the time, can sue Dave Ramsey's company for religious discrimination because of a decision in a separate case from former employee Brad Amos. www.tennessean.com/story/news/r...
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June 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Caitlin O'Connor, who Ramsey Solutions fired when executives learned she was pregnant and not married at the time, can sue Dave Ramsey's company for religious discrimination because of a decision in a separate case from former employee Brad Amos. www.tennessean.com/story/news/r...
FUTURISTGUY'S FIELD GUIDES - UPDATE 2/MAJOR CONTENT SECTIONS FINISHED ALREADY FOR FIELD GUIDE #2.
I expect to post about 10 articles that complete the source material I'll use in finishing Futuristguy's Field Guide #2.
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I expect to post about 10 articles that complete the source material I'll use in finishing Futuristguy's Field Guide #2.
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Futuristguy’s Field Guides: Essential Concepts and Visual Frameworks
If you are not familiar with my writing, here are key materials I’ve produced so far [as of June 2025]. These provide the foundation for the entire Futuristguy’s Field Guides project, though …
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June 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
FUTURISTGUY'S FIELD GUIDES - UPDATE 2/MAJOR CONTENT SECTIONS FINISHED ALREADY FOR FIELD GUIDE #2.
I expect to post about 10 articles that complete the source material I'll use in finishing Futuristguy's Field Guide #2.
futuristguy.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/f...
I expect to post about 10 articles that complete the source material I'll use in finishing Futuristguy's Field Guide #2.
futuristguy.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/f...
FUTURISTGUY'S FIELD GUIDES - UPDATE 1: A FLOWERING PLANT AND A FIELD GUIDE PROGRESS REPORT
Today feels like "Futuristguy Friday." I've finished two posts in what I expect to be about 10 posts that complete the source content for Field Guide #2.
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Today feels like "Futuristguy Friday." I've finished two posts in what I expect to be about 10 posts that complete the source content for Field Guide #2.
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A Flowering Plant and a Field Guide Progress Report
Bloom Where We are Planted These are photos I took today – June 19, 2025 – of flower clusters on our family’s hoya plant. If you’ve never seen hoya flowers up close, when still growing, they look l…
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June 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
FUTURISTGUY'S FIELD GUIDES - UPDATE 1: A FLOWERING PLANT AND A FIELD GUIDE PROGRESS REPORT
Today feels like "Futuristguy Friday." I've finished two posts in what I expect to be about 10 posts that complete the source content for Field Guide #2.
futuristguy.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/a...
Today feels like "Futuristguy Friday." I've finished two posts in what I expect to be about 10 posts that complete the source content for Field Guide #2.
futuristguy.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/a...
Pentecost: All of us under one roof, seated at the same table, sharing in the same Spirit ...
June 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Pentecost: All of us under one roof, seated at the same table, sharing in the same Spirit ...
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COVID-19 was instrumental in the Wilson boom, he believes. Not only were conservative believers disconcerted by other states’ pandemic strictures, but remote work proved to employers that location didn’t matter.
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With new campus, Pastor Doug Wilson's Christian Valhalla grows in Idaho
MOSCOW, Idaho (FāVS News) — Wilson's expanding infrastructure puts him at the center of a larger debate about the role of faith in public life reaching from small-town Idaho to the highest levels of…
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June 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
COVID-19 was instrumental in the Wilson boom, he believes. Not only were conservative believers disconcerted by other states’ pandemic strictures, but remote work proved to employers that location didn’t matter.
religionnews.com/2025/05/30/w...
religionnews.com/2025/05/30/w...
UPDATES OUT SOON. I've been developing The Pyramid of Abuse and Accountability for 10+ years. Survivors of various forms of abuse share this helped them visualize and identify roles people played in grooming and perpetuating the abuse they suffered.
May 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
UPDATES OUT SOON. I've been developing The Pyramid of Abuse and Accountability for 10+ years. Survivors of various forms of abuse share this helped them visualize and identify roles people played in grooming and perpetuating the abuse they suffered.
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Even the smallest person can change the course of the future... 🥰
May 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Even the smallest person can change the course of the future... 🥰