A letter from the editor:

For the Conversations That Matter.

Maybe You've Felt This Too

As a little girl, I was fastidious about following “the rules.” I followed the rules because I didn’t want to die and go to hell (to put it bluntly).

I can’t pinpoint exactly where this mentality came from. It could’ve been my mom saying, “Jesus is watching you,” every time she left me and my siblings home alone. Maybe it was the older white man who told me, among several other kids, that if we didn’t accept Christ we would burn in hell when I was 8 years old. I’m not sure.

But whatever it was rooted and intertwined into every thought.

 Don’t question God or you’ll go to hell. 

Don't lie.
Don’t talk back.
Don't look at boys.
Don't listen to worldly music.
Don't show too much skin.
Don't go to parties.
Don't think angry thoughts about anyone.
Don't be too curious.
Never disagree.

Or else.

That's how it felt. And if I'm being honest, I didn't think to question any of it.

If every adult I look up to and trust is saying this is right, then it must be. If they love Jesus and I love Jesus, then I should live how they live.

It wasn’t until college that I began to think maybe my philosophy was all wrong. I started contemplating if my philosophy was even mine at all.

The Part No One Talks About

What started as innocent obedience slowly turned into deeper questions I didn’t know how to ask out loud.

To put it more concisely: I’ve been a Christian my entire life. I grew up in the church, and my parents instilled the importance of having a relationship with Jesus at a very young age.

 But throughout different stages of my life, I found myself rededicating my life to Him more than a few times. I ended up in a lot of situations simply because I was curious.

When I found myself partying and experimenting with drugs and alcohol, when I was questioning my sexuality, dating more women than men, when I found myself turning into the type of person who only goes to church on special occasions, those same people I admired weren’t answering my questions in a way that was honest or clear.

So I decided to find the answers for myself.

I started looking for the kinds of conversations I needed. The ones that made room for questions instead of rushing to answers. The ones that could hold both conviction and curiosity. 

And when I couldn’t find enough of those conversations, I decided to make room for them.

For the Conversations That Matter

I’ve come to the conclusion that the conversations we’re not having still shape us.

There’s a craving for more vulnerability in Christian spaces that isn’t being met. Too many conversations live on the surface. 

Even the spaces created to go deeper still seem to be lacking depth. 

We need places where uncomfortable questions are welcomed. Places where the response isn’t always a polished answer, but sometimes the simple honesty of, “I don’t know.”

Somewhere along the way, I realized the questions I was asking were more common than I anticipated.

That’s why T.K. Mag exists.

It’s a place for the conversations that matter.

For people who have never felt like their questions had a place.

For every believer who was never taught how to find Christ for themselves.

For creatives who once felt like their gifts didn’t belong outside the church.

For people building careers in different spaces while learning how to navigate those industries without drifting from who God called them to be.

I wonder how many people coming to Christ, or finding their way back to Him, would feel less alone if they knew their questions were welcome.

Sometimes, we don’t need answers. Sometimes, we just need space to be honest…

After all, the conversations we’re not having still shape us.

A Seat at the Table 

My hope is that T.K. Mag becomes more than a publication. And I'd love for you to be part of what I’m building. 

Subscribe so you don't miss an issue. Read with curiosity. Share the articles that challenge you. Push back respectfully. Ask better questions.

If there's a conversation you think we should be having, tell me. If you have an idea worth exploring, send it. If you're a writer who cares about thoughtful, honest dialogue, I'd love to hear from you. Whether you're pitching an article, suggesting a topic, or simply joining the discussion, there's a place for you here.

The best conversations happen when people are willing to bring their questions, perspectives, and experiences to the table. That's the kind of place I hope T.K. Mag becomes.

I have a feeling the best conversations are still ahead of us.