Bryan J. Hickey
Follower of Jesus. Husband to Jane. Writer on faith and the ordinary mess of life.
I work in operations at Youth Ministry Futures, a mission agency investing in the next generation of youth ministers across Australia. Most of what I write explores Scripture, Christian formation, and what it looks like to take faith seriously without pretending hard things are easy.
About
I’m a follower of Jesus who writes about theology, faith, and Christian formation. I’m married to Jane — 26 years and counting — and we have two daughters, Honour (20) and Alexis (15), who are braver and more loving than I deserve.
I currently serve in operations at Youth Ministry Futures, a mission agency committed to building a better future for youth ministry across Australia by investing in long-term, full-time, well-formed youth ministers.
If you’re willing to linger a little longer, there’s a more honest, unhurried version of this story to tell — one that makes room for the slow work of God, the ordinary grace of family life, and the quiet, sometimes hidden ways faith is formed over time.
Featured Posts
Free Speech like Charlie? Historical, Philosophical, and Legislative Context through an Australian Lens
Free speech in Australia feels natural, but our laws treat it as fragile. In the shadow of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, this piece explores history, law, and faith—arguing why minority voices must be defended, and where our true hope ultimately lies.
Beyond Seeing Jesus Everywhere: A Case for Christo-telic Hermeneutics
Claims that every Old Testament passage is "about Jesus" often lack New Testament support. A better approach: Christo-telic hermeneutics recognises all Scripture finds its ultimate fulfilment in Christ without forcing Jesus into every single verse.
Recent Posts
Book Review: Speaking in Tongues: A Critical Historical Examination by Philip Blosser
Blosser argues today’s ‘heavenly language’ view of tongues is a modern redefinition. Historically, tongues meant xenolalia—unlearned human languages. He traces the shift via missionary failures, Reformation habits and cessationism, proposing Corinth faced a sacred-language/interpretation issue.
Book Review: An Invitation to Analytic Christian Theology by Thomas H. McCall
Do hard questions threaten faith? McCall argues analytic theology—clarity, rigour, and conceptual care—keeps Scripture in the driver’s seat. His invitation maps the field with case studies on sovereignty, Christology, and evolution, showing mystery isn’t muddle.
Book Review: Scripture as Communication by Jeannine K. Brown
Jeannine K. Brown’s Scripture as Communication presents the Bible as divine–human conversation. Blending theory and practice, she teaches readers to seek authorial intent as communicative act, bridging meaning and application. A clear, pastoral guide that forms humble, attentive interpreters.
Writing in the Shadow of the Word
Writing is both wound and gift. Our words never capture ideas perfectly, yet in their failure new questions and deeper truths emerge. In their brokenness, words become lifeblood—awakening wonder, shaping thought, and pointing us toward the eternal Word who gives life.
Moral Fiction or Corporate Persons? How Legal Convenience Became Economic Doctrine
When corporations gained the legal status of persons, they inherited rights without souls and responsibilities without shame. This exploration traces how practical business arrangements evolved into moral agents that shield human accountability whilst accumulating unprecedented power.
Abraham and the God Who Passes Through: When Divine Promises Cut Deeper Than Doubt
When Abraham doubts God's promises, God performs a covenant ceremony staking His own existence on keeping His word—passing through divided animals alone while Abraham sleeps, essentially declaring "may I be destroyed if I break this covenant."
Questions in the Garden: Character, Reader, and Resolution in Genesis 3
We think we know Genesis 3—the serpent, the woman, the forbidden fruit. But this may be our greatest obstacle to reading Scripture. When we slow down and pay attention to, we discover sophisticated character development, dramatic tension, and theological depths that reward patient reading.
The Story of Creation: Where Everything Begins
Genesis 1-2 isn't just ancient history—it's the foundation for everything we believe about God, humanity, and our purpose. Discover how to read creation's story carefully, teach it confidently, and help others see why it matters for their lives today.