I am excited to announce the launch of my new Substack newsletter at erikasantiago.substack.com. This platform will serve as an intimate space where I share my research, reflections, and curated insights on cultural Christianity, recent episodes of the No More Silos podcast, and the thought-provoking books that continue to shape my understanding of faith and society. A Thoughtful … Read more
As we step into 2025, it’s an excellent time to reassess our discipleship strategies and refresh our personal libraries with books that challenge, inspire, and equip us for ministry. Discipleship is the heartbeat of the church, and as busy leaders, we must remain intentional about deepening our understanding and practices in this critical area. Below, … Read more
In a world where discipleship often feels like a set of prescribed lessons and spiritual to-dos, Yolanda Solomon’s Discipleship as Holy Collaboration: Helping Others Follow Jesus in Real Life offers a refreshing and profound approach. Solomon’s work is more than just a guide for making disciples—it’s a powerful invitation to join God in His mission through authentic … Read more
I’m thrilled to share the fifth & final episode in our Deconstructing Language to Reconstruct Our Faith series on the No More Silos podcast! This episode is available exclusively to our Patreon members—join us there to dive even deeper into these critical topics. This final installment offers a powerful exploration of cultural conditioning and biblical mandates, unpacking what it … Read more
Finding Hope in Jesus Amid Election Disappointment: A Journey Through Lament Election seasons bring a mix of anticipation, tension, and, often, disappointment. For many, the outcome might feel like a profound letdown, stirring questions, fears, or a sense of helplessness. If you find yourself feeling this way, you are not alone. Scripture offers us a … Read more
I haven’t figured out what I want to talk about on the No More Silos podcast this holiday season yet. Maybe I’ll discuss Advent or revisit the women identified in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew’s gospel. Last year’s episode, we reconstructed our understanding of the Christmas Story In 2021, we talked about the value of our … Read more
This week, there has been a lot of buzz around when is it too early to decorate for Christmas? There’s this window between Halloween (which was last week) and Thanksgiving that both retailers and Christmas holiday enthusiasts want to fill with Christmas seasonal stuff. As someone who thinks about cultural Christianity and Christian culture in … Read more
In recent years, the phenomenon of “gray divorce” — the rising divorce rate among older couples — has garnered significant attention. Statistics show that divorce rates among people aged 50 and older have nearly doubled in the past two decades. This shift prompts us to ask why long-married couples, many of whom have spent decades … Read more
Have you ever stopped to think about how the words we use shape our beliefs, our outlook on life, and even our relationship with God? Language is one of the most powerful tools we have—yet, it’s often overlooked in our faith journey. In the latest series on the No More Silos podcast, we dive deep into the … Read more
Part 1: The Call to Focus on Love In the book of Galatians, Paul addresses a concern that is as relevant today as it was in the first century: the temptation to get caught up in external rituals and religious observances at the expense of what truly matters. In Galatians 4:17, Paul warns the believers … Read more