Raven Creek Social Club began, like most things in our lives, with a conversation. Or rather, multiple conversations wherein brother and sister, Nathan and Emily, discussed theology, the challenges and joys of being family, sci-fi movies, the woes of the world, and whatever else happened to capture their imagination or attention. Along the way, friends joined in and offered up their insights and questions. The end result was often the same - you should start a podcast, write a book, or anything so that the conversation did not have to end. Encouraged by some positive peer pressure, Nathan and Emily, embarked on the adventure that is Raven Creek Social Club, and we hope that you enjoy being a part of it.


Nathan Underwood

NATHAN UNDERWOOD
Nathan is a husband and a father of two. A self-taught musician and song writer, he has led worship since the age of fifteen, and also served as a small group leader in churches over the years. A science fiction and comic book fanatic, lover of legos, and musical omnivore, his conversations on faith often take a stroll through these unexpected but relatable lands. Having worked both in the church and the private sector, Nathan brings a real world perspective our conversations while still upholding Biblical authority to direct the life of the believer. His education on matters of faith, though not formal, is one driven by curiosity and a desire to live his faith with integrity and fervor. His upcoming book, Are You Worshipping?, explores how study is an expression of worship that all believer should pursue.

Nathan can be reached at the following addresses:

ravencreeksc@gmail.com or by searching RavenCreekSC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Emily Dixon
Emily Dixon

EMILY DIXON
Emily Dixon, author of Scandalous: Things Good Christian Girls Don’t Talk About, But Probably Should, is a wife and mother of two. After having her faith shattered by her first marriage that ended in abuse and divorce, Emily returned to school to add a Masters in Biblical Literature to her degrees in art and psychology. During this time of study, her faith was restored and she discovered a renewed love for the Biblical text. Since then she has taught in the Christian Ministries Department of a local college. Her classes included: Life of Christ, Old and New Testament Literature, Sociology of Christianity, World Religion and more. And while she loves teaching, her true delight is often found in the real and often difficult conversations that happen among friends as we wrestle with matters of faith.

Emily can be reached at the following addresses:

ravencreeksc@gmail.com or by searching RavenCreekSC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Joe Zaragoza
Joe Zaragoza

JOE ZARAGOZA
Joe joined Nathan and Emily when they decided to partner on Joe’s podcast The Commentarians. Joe is a former punk rocker (though will always be punk rock at heart) who is today an Evangelical Christian, a feminist and a political and social liberal (for the most part). He bases what he believes on this question: What does the Bible say and what is the context it says it in? Not what does tradition say or what do most Christians believe, but what does the Bible say? He tries to live out the life God has laid out for him as best he can, with varying results. He likes his bourbons neat and his beers on tap. A few more things you should know about Joe is he is married to his best friend, hates iced tea, and when he is asked how he’s doing he will always say, “I can’t complain.” It’s the most honest answer he can give.

Be sure to follow Joe on your preferred social media.

Facebook: @TheCommentatirans

Twitter: @Commentarians

Instagram: @Commentarians


JOSHUA SHERMAN
Joshua Sherman is a husband and father of two. He loves studying deep things and making them digestible for people that have limited time, energy, or relevant background. A worship leader and song-writer, Joshua has been deeply involved in both music and the church since his youth. A continual student, Joshua is always seeking to learn more about the truth. He believes the Bible is best read with a view to the original context, with full awareness of the historical and traditional lenses we all wear. Joshua is used to being a bit of an outsider – growing up in conservative Evangelical circles among much more liberal culture on the West Coast, and going to a Christian college in Seattle. He now lives in Western Colorado, where he tends to be seen as a bit of a “crazy liberal” among a very conservative culture, though he continues to hold primarily conservative positions regarding Biblical interpretation and politics. Go figure!

Joshua can be contacted online at any of the following places:

tendingournets@gmail.com

Facebook: @TendingOurNets

Instagram: @tendingournets

Timothy J. Steadman
Timothy J. Steadman

TIMOTHY J. STEADMAN
Timothy is an author, podcaster and musician who lives in Perth, Western Australia with his lovely and devoted wife Elizabeth, their three young children and a couple of cheeky dogs. He enjoys participating in peaceful outdoor pursuits, music and motorsport events with friends and family, enjoys quiet time at Perth's many pristine beaches and hopes to one day have the patience to teach his boys to fish. He is a songwriter and musician, having served as a founding member of Christian evangelistic heavy metal band "Grave Forsaken." Tim became a Christian in 1992 and has devoted himself to the study of the Word of God in almost every spare moment since.

If you want to contact Tim without going all the way to Australia or waiting on the post to go all that way, he can be contacted online at the following places:

giantanswers.com

giantanswers@outlook.com

Twitter: @giantanswersguy

Instagram: @tj_steadman

Facebook: @giantanswers


Eli The Raven

WHY A RAVEN IN A TOP HAT?
When we began looking to name our group, (A task none of us are ever fond of) we knew we wanted a name that would remind us of our dependence on God. If this project has any hope of succeeding, it will be the hand (and most likely reluctant amusement) of God keeping us going. After the prophet Elijah confronted the status quo of his day, he had to rely on God to feed him since his message wasn’t the most popular one in town. The ravens in this story remind us of God’s provision for His people. We call this project a “social club” as a tongue in cheek reminder that we are not alone. There are many people around the world following the LORD’s lead even if feels lonely sometimes. We hope we are worthy of considering ourselves part of that group. The raven is to remember that God will provide, even in unlikely ways. The top hat serves to remind us we are children of the King. Putting both items together to reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously. And, of course there’s the monocle, because Eli the raven is a very dapper bird.