Dustin Marlowe

I'm just here to promote my blog. :)

[Gavin Ortlund @gavinortlund]

If you are an ordained minister or credentialed academic and concerned about the disproportionate influence that "social media influencers" are having, one plea I can make is: speak up.

The simple fact is that spiritual hunger and anxiety is so desperate right now that if people don't find good teachers and mentors, they will learn from bad ones. For better or worse, social media is shaping people.

I know that social media has all kinds of problems, but the missiological needs are so deep, and so real. And if you are hesitant about leaning in, you may be the kind of person who is most needed--especially if you have a track record of ministry faithfulness and/or academic work.

I write this as someone who divides time between social media, local church, and academics. Observing these different spaces, my heart is burdened for young people. They need spiritual fathers and mothers.

Yes, social media has many dangers. But aloofness from real need is also a danger.

Not everyone is called to this, but it is worth considering. I never thought I would get involved, but its also a lot of fun, and you can make some terrific friends along the way.

[Dustin Marlowe @dcmarlowe_]

https://t.co/Khe3nB1htK

[Jason Boyer @JasonBoyerWLOS]

One year ago today this was the first hint at any potential for trouble.
Ten days later, the world would know the name Helene. @WLOS_13 #HurricaneHelene

[Matt Whitman⚡ @MattWhitmanTMBH]

How do we move forward after the assassination of Charlie Kirk?

[Gavin Ortlund @gavinortlund]

My view on debates: they aren’t a do-or-die battle to prove which side is right. They’re a modest tool—a way to test ideas, complement (and encourage) deeper research, and even enjoy the search for truth.

For every debate we watch, we should read a book (or a few).

[Appalachian Life @app_life_]

First small area of fall color near Big Lost Cove Cliffs! It’s happening! 🍂

[Dustin Marlowe @dcmarlowe_]

$10 to watch the @FIAWEC race on @StreamOnMax ? Hell yeah.

$46 to watch the @IndyCar race on Fox via @Sling . Nah.... I'm good.

https://t.co/3Ag3dAttgW

[Dustin Marlowe @dcmarlowe_]

Cheers from the Blue Ridge Mountains, fellow race fans!

@IMSA #Rolex24 @lazyhikerbrews

[Dustin Marlowe @dcmarlowe_]

Hey @iRacing , how soon can we get this layout of @roadamerica on the platform??? I wanna fly thru the Kink in an @IndyCar and enter the carousel at 200 mph!

@IndyCarOnFOX

[The Citizen Times @asheville]

Nonprofit BeLoved Asheville has purchased an about 8-acre parcel in Swannanoa with plans to build a new "village" of deeply affordable homes. https://t.co/HbBx2ahrRs

[The Citizen Times @asheville]

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $352 million in "quick release" funding that will go toward repairing Interstate 40 and the Blue Ridge Parkway. https://t.co/WpwvOGOlQF

[Appalachian Life @app_life_]

Stunning fall scenes in western NC this week 🍂

[Dustin Marlowe @dcmarlowe_]

https://t.co/bkligoSglo

#WNC

[Dustin Marlowe @dcmarlowe_]

Support #WNC breweries and cideries! :D @BoldRock

[🏁 Cassie @mama_gforce]

Time for the #IndyCar family to help one of our own ⬇️

@mrsshep2008's Asheville area home was destroyed during Hurricane Helene. It is a total loss, and they have to rebuild from scratch. They are HUGE IndyCar fans, so let's show them some love.

Donate: https://t.co/6QGn5J8kk1

[Appalachian Life @app_life_]

Sugar Mountain, NC this morning. ❄️

[Jason Boyer @JasonBoyerWLOS]

Snow lovers!!!
....
Snow is expected to begin later this evening over higher elevations in #WNC.
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Expect off-and-on snow through the night, with those above 3,500 feet seeing anywhere between a coating (C) & 3" for the highest peaks in the Smokies.
@WLOS_13 #snOMG

[Appalachian Life @app_life_]

First snow of the season today in the Southern Appalachians! ❄️

[City of Asheville @CityofAsheville]

Water service has started returning to downtown Asheville. This is a big milestone!

The work to fully restore the system for all customers is a slow and incremental process.