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. Always learning, one interest or specialty or skill or job title just can’t seem to contain me.
I am a writer, speaker, minister, coach, and creative thinker living in Oklahoma City, OK. 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 technology and social media, use of humor in faith messages, how to get young people back in church, and a Christian response to culture.
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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.