Welcome to avipenhollow.com
Hi, I’m Avi Penhollow—writer, teacher, spiritual leader, and sound stylist—exploring what it means to live awake in a world that’s on fire.
I write about faith, culture, and politics from a place of hope that’s not blind and honesty that’s not cynical. My spiritual path is rooted in Christ while honoring the world’s wisdom traditions as shared pathways toward theosis and ultimate restoration. This vision shapes everything I do, from articles on current events to reflections on the deeper spiritual currents running beneath our fractured times.
I’m also the Archbishop of the Mar Thoma Orthodox Church, a co-founder of The Proximity Portal, and a teacher with over 25 years in English and Special Education classrooms. I’ve spent much of my life learning how faith, justice, and cultural healing can meet in practical, imperfect ways—and I’m still learning.
When I’m not writing or teaching, I record chant and kirtan under Yeshu Mandala and occasionally return to my punk roots (once upon a time, I fronted Rev. Avi & The Muttonheads). Music, like writing, is another way I listen for what is true and try to share that with others.
This space is an invitation to journey with me—whether through essays on politics and power, reflections on spiritual practice, or updates on new music projects. You’re welcome to read what resonates and leave the rest. You’re also welcome to comment, push back, and share your own search for what matters.
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