Writer and Creative
Hello!
I’m Jake Doberenz
I’m not just “one thing.” I refuse to be placed in a box. I’m a polymath, a “Renaissance Man,” a multipotentialite–one interest or specialty or skill or job title can’t contain me.
I am a writer, speaker, minister, coach, and creative thinker living in Oklahoma City, OK. My personal passion projects is Theophany Media, a Christian education company dedicated to helping Christians engage with culture through new media. In addition to publishing books, I also serve clients as a Book Marketing Consultant and do freelance writing. I have earned my Master of Theological Studies at Oklahoma Christian University, the same place I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Bible with a minor in Communication Studies.
I write fiction and nonfiction in a variety of mediums, including poetry, short stories, books, stage plays, academic essays, and devotionals. I also venture out into other mediums, like podcasts and video. My favorite topics of choice to discuss and write about (though always changing) include: Christian writing, helping people understand the Bible better, Christian identity, theology of social media, use of humor in faith messages, superheroes and theology, and a Christian response to culture.
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- Faithful & Funny Email Newsletter (Funny stories with spiritual points)
- Kids These Days Email Newsletter (Inspiring stories of amazing kids)
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Check Out All My Writings
- “The Defrosting of Mariah Carey and the Liturgical Seasons,” Pop Culture and Theology, Dec. 19, 2023
- “Sympathy for the Devil: Jeffrey Dahmer and the Tension of Redemption,” Pop Culture and Theology, Jan. 30, 2023
- “Virtue Ethics and Moral Transformation in A Christmas Carol,” Pop Culture and Theology, Dec. 20, 2022
- “Can Comedy Change the World?” Soundings Literary and Visual Arts Journal, Mar. 22, 2022
- “The Mitchells vs. Technophobia: Balancing a Theological Approach to Technology,” Pop Culture and Theology, Aug. 30, 2021
- “15 Christian Affiliate Programs for Your Podcast,” Christian Podcasters Association, Mar. 12, 2021
- “Just Create That Thing – Jake Doberenz“, 265 Point, Mar 8, 2021
- “The Code of the Elves: A Primer for Joy,” Pop Culture and Theology, Dec. 7, 2020
- “Iron Sharpens Iron“, Bible Advocate, Nov. 9, 2020
- “Pastors, Watch Your Social Media Interactions,” Christian Web Trends, July 7, 2020
- “All Christians Should Celebrate the SCOTUS Ruling on LGBTQ+ Discrimination,” Red Letter Christians, June 30, 2020
- “Grace Wins When You Lose,” Before the Cross, June 25, 2020
- “Reading Religious Texts as a “Cinematic Universe”,” Pop Culture and Theology, June 22, 2020
- “God Speaks Through Everything: Finding Faith in Creative Media,” Theophany Media, May 16, 2020
- “Becoming a Christian Thought Leader,” The Kevinci Kode, Feb. 6, 2020
- “The Exilic Community and a Better Way in the Mandalorian,” Pop Culture and Theology, Jan. 7, 2020
- “But I am Just a Kid,” Think! magazine, July 2015.
- “The Young Part of the Body,” Think! magazine, June 2015.
- “For a 16-year-old Christian, mission trip shows the need for the Gospel in Europe,” The Christian Chronicle, November 2013.
- Prophetic Theater, Theophany Theater, 2020.
- Off the Couch, Theophany Theater, 2020.
- The Life of a Salesman, Off the Wall Plays, 2017.
- The Duel, Off the Wall Plays, 2016.
- “Good, Bad, and Ugly Monsters: Characterizing Monsters in Percy Jackson and the Olympians” in Theology and the Riordanverse, forthcoming in the Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture Series published by Fortress Academic
- “Ambiguity Among the Pharisees in John: The Characterization of the Pharisees in the Fourth Gospel” in Dialogismos 4 (2020), 68-89.
- “Prophetic Theatre: An Ezekiel Retelling,” Uncharted Faith, Feb. 1, 2023
- “Keeping Your Word,” Uncharted Faith, Jan. 25, 2023
- “A Church for Superheroes“, Uncharted Faith, Jan. 11, 2023
- “What the Cat Said” in Starlit Realms: A Fantasy Anthology, 2022
- “Our Great God” in Devotions, Spring 2021
- “Praying in the Spirit” in Prayer Approaching the Throne of Grace
- “Forming our Identity in Christ: Who am I?,” Devotable, 2019
People and Places Talking About Me
Author credits Clackamas County teachers with his publishing success
Milwaukie Review
Middle Grade Spotlight: The Adventures of Super Jake by J.A. Doberenz
Amanda Trumpower, Author
OC Humanities and Bible alumnus becomes a published author
Eagle PR – Oklahoma Christian University
Am I Right for Your…
Though I love to write, I also love to speak! I’ve been on several podcasts (check them out here) and have been up in front of audiences since sixth grade. As a trained communicator and preacher, I have honed my skills in effectively conveying messages to diverse audiences. My special touch? Mixing humor with deep theological insights. This makes my talks both fun and meaningful. I don’t just give a sermon or an interview; I create an experience that sticks with people, helping them grow in their faith.