Welcome to Faith Beyond Dogma

I’m Holly Pettit — writer, M.Div., and community deacon in New Hampshire. My work explores progressive Christian spirituality, the Divine Feminine, early Christian texts like the Gospel of Mary, world religions, and the intersection of faith with democracy and justice.

Here you’ll find essays, devotionals, and reflections that move beyond clichés, connecting ancient forms of spirituality with today’s cultural and political realities.

Think of it as a space where forgotten apostles challenge efforts to erase women from church authority, where the desert mothers rise above the noise of Christian nationalism, and where ancient — often dismissed — texts meet today’s hunger for authenticity.

Subscribe (it’s free!) to get new posts in your inbox — no algorithms, no noise. In the months ahead, I’ll also be sharing seminars, guides, and other resources.

Thank you for reading, and for being part of a community that believes faith can be earthy, relevant, and evolving.

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