Contingent History 

Hello! I am currently a PhD student of religion focusing on Christian origins. I have a B.S. in Biblical Studies, M.A. in History, and a second M.A. in Religious Studies. I used to be a passionate Evangelical Christian who was pursuing work in ministry but am now an atheist. I spent several years teaching U.S. history and the history of Western Civilization at a community college before beginning my PhD. I write weekly Substack articles and enjoy bringing my work to audiences beyond academia. I'm also a book and pipe enthusiast and share written posts and videos about books and pipe smoking. I'm hoping this channel can be another avenue to build community around my interests in history, religion, books, and pipes.