Matt Stout
@mattstout.bsky.social
I’m a weird dad and a dumb husband. I’m a UM pastor and a nerd who likes to read and play games. Friend of DeSoto.
I’ve never wanted to frame a meme and hang it on my wall before. This is perfect.
June 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I’ve never wanted to frame a meme and hang it on my wall before. This is perfect.
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This is the one. Shut it all down now.
June 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This is the one. Shut it all down now.
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It’s the happiest day of Elon Musk’s life because he finally posted something people actually want to read
June 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
It’s the happiest day of Elon Musk’s life because he finally posted something people actually want to read
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I'm just glad one of these men has the nuclear codes and the other has all our personal data.
June 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I'm just glad one of these men has the nuclear codes and the other has all our personal data.
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My 9-year-old son is already part of the resistance, but when he finds out that we won’t be able to preorder a Switch 2 because of Trump, he’s gonna take to the streets.
April 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
My 9-year-old son is already part of the resistance, but when he finds out that we won’t be able to preorder a Switch 2 because of Trump, he’s gonna take to the streets.
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I could ABSOLUTELY beat Serena Williams are you kidding me?? Come on.
Oh at TENNIS? Oh no I meant star trek trivia. No she would destroy me at anything resembling athletics let alone the one she's a genius at lmao I'm sorry this has all been one big misunderstanding
Just like Star Trek TNG s05e02
Oh at TENNIS? Oh no I meant star trek trivia. No she would destroy me at anything resembling athletics let alone the one she's a genius at lmao I'm sorry this has all been one big misunderstanding
Just like Star Trek TNG s05e02
March 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I could ABSOLUTELY beat Serena Williams are you kidding me?? Come on.
Oh at TENNIS? Oh no I meant star trek trivia. No she would destroy me at anything resembling athletics let alone the one she's a genius at lmao I'm sorry this has all been one big misunderstanding
Just like Star Trek TNG s05e02
Oh at TENNIS? Oh no I meant star trek trivia. No she would destroy me at anything resembling athletics let alone the one she's a genius at lmao I'm sorry this has all been one big misunderstanding
Just like Star Trek TNG s05e02
I’m making it a spiritual practice to read a little Oscar Romero and listen to a little Pete Seeger every day, and it’s been incredibly good for my soul.
February 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I’m making it a spiritual practice to read a little Oscar Romero and listen to a little Pete Seeger every day, and it’s been incredibly good for my soul.
I'm working on a series of breakout sessions for conference about incorporating #TTRPG s and spiritual community. I'd like to incorporate dice rolling into some of our group conversations. Other than rolling on a table for a conversation starter, what are some other ways I could incorporate dice?
February 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I'm working on a series of breakout sessions for conference about incorporating #TTRPG s and spiritual community. I'd like to incorporate dice rolling into some of our group conversations. Other than rolling on a table for a conversation starter, what are some other ways I could incorporate dice?
The boomers on my Facebook complaining about the halftime show are giving me so much life right now.
February 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The boomers on my Facebook complaining about the halftime show are giving me so much life right now.
Preaching the lectionary this week, and I realized something for the first time. Jesus said “I will make you fishers of men.” I’ve always accepted that as a call to evangelism and discipleship. But when you go fishing, it kills the fish! From the fish’s perspective, it’s not great.
February 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Preaching the lectionary this week, and I realized something for the first time. Jesus said “I will make you fishers of men.” I’ve always accepted that as a call to evangelism and discipleship. But when you go fishing, it kills the fish! From the fish’s perspective, it’s not great.
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I don't WANT to preach this morning -- JD Vance is not a serious person, he lacks the intellectual chops to do this kind of work, so rewarding his thirst with response is undignified -- but the Spirit demands at least a brief bit of sermonizing
January 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I don't WANT to preach this morning -- JD Vance is not a serious person, he lacks the intellectual chops to do this kind of work, so rewarding his thirst with response is undignified -- but the Spirit demands at least a brief bit of sermonizing
Y'all, my mental health has taken a real nose dive today. Yesterday I was ready to fight and resist and all that. Today I feel hopeless and sad and that's about it. Is this the roller coaster I'm destined to stay on for the next four years?
January 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Y'all, my mental health has taken a real nose dive today. Yesterday I was ready to fight and resist and all that. Today I feel hopeless and sad and that's about it. Is this the roller coaster I'm destined to stay on for the next four years?
I know we’re not supposed to like Firefly any more because Joss Wheaton sucks, but I DO aim to misbehave.
January 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I know we’re not supposed to like Firefly any more because Joss Wheaton sucks, but I DO aim to misbehave.
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Bishop Mariann Budde did what those who are called into ministry are tasked to do: guide, serve, teach, correct. A plea to an emperor for compassion and a reflection of Jesus' vision of justice.
#faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq
#faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq
January 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Bishop Mariann Budde did what those who are called into ministry are tasked to do: guide, serve, teach, correct. A plea to an emperor for compassion and a reflection of Jesus' vision of justice.
#faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq
#faithfullylgbtq #lgbtq
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There's a mainline protestant church with a woke lady pastor within walking distance of your house. Everyone there will be thrilled to see someone under 50 at service. There's free donuts too.
January 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
There's a mainline protestant church with a woke lady pastor within walking distance of your house. Everyone there will be thrilled to see someone under 50 at service. There's free donuts too.
I tried to avoid social media today because I just knew some Trump supporter was going to quote the I have a dream speech and I don’t have the patience to deal with that today. But I opened Facebook anyway so now I’m angry and sad.
January 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I tried to avoid social media today because I just knew some Trump supporter was going to quote the I have a dream speech and I don’t have the patience to deal with that today. But I opened Facebook anyway so now I’m angry and sad.
We began Confirmation class tonight at church. It’s so great hearing adults and kids have deep spiritual conversations together. It’s been a rough couple of years for us spiritually. Honestly, I’ve been hanging on by a thread. Leading confirmation class helps.
January 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We began Confirmation class tonight at church. It’s so great hearing adults and kids have deep spiritual conversations together. It’s been a rough couple of years for us spiritually. Honestly, I’ve been hanging on by a thread. Leading confirmation class helps.
I haven't posted much on social media lately. So much heavy stuff is happening in the world, and I feel like I don't have anything constructive to contribute. That said, I've been on a real spiritual and career journey over the past year, and I've been struggling with how to talk about it publicly.
January 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I haven't posted much on social media lately. So much heavy stuff is happening in the world, and I feel like I don't have anything constructive to contribute. That said, I've been on a real spiritual and career journey over the past year, and I've been struggling with how to talk about it publicly.
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Her full, eloquent explanation here: anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...
Why I'm quitting the Washington Post
Democracy can't function without a free press
anntelnaes.substack.com
January 4, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Her full, eloquent explanation here: anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...
One thing about the Muppet Christmas Carol is that it features some of the finest jokes ever committed to film. The part about Charles Dickens knowing the story like the back of his hand. The one about the American way. “I knew you weren’t suited for literature!”
December 24, 2024 at 12:01 AM
One thing about the Muppet Christmas Carol is that it features some of the finest jokes ever committed to film. The part about Charles Dickens knowing the story like the back of his hand. The one about the American way. “I knew you weren’t suited for literature!”
I’m watching Emmett Otter’s Jugband Christmas. How in the world did they operate the puppets when they’re rowing down the river in a boat? Remote control? It’s incredible.
December 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM
I’m watching Emmett Otter’s Jugband Christmas. How in the world did they operate the puppets when they’re rowing down the river in a boat? Remote control? It’s incredible.
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Retain faith in our democracy
December 19, 2024 at 6:03 AM
Retain faith in our democracy