If you could live 2021 over again…what would you do?

2021: the year of doing handstands, juggling, speaking Polish, and (re)learning guitar…with a little extra challenge. Years ago at a Storyline conference from Donald Miller and friends, I learned a new way of looking at resolutions and productivity. Instead of asking yourself, “What do I want to do this year?,” try this: “If I could live this year over again, what would I do?” I’m a month into reliving 2021, and it’s going great. Can’t wait to follow up on these resolutions and more 11 months from now!

Checking the Comments on My Leg Hair Insecurity Video!

My most popular video of all-time involved taking a trimmer to my legs and letting the ~drama~ unfold from there. Time to check on all the hilarious, supportive, unsupportive, and thirsty comments a year later!

#TENTSgiving!!

I camped out in my parents’ lakehouse backyard this Thanksgiving (because of course I did). Huge thanks to my special helper Madelyn and for my entire family for supporting my dreams to super stardom as I got interviewed by The New York Times for this. Hahahaha. #TENTSgiving was a smashing success!

You Need to LEAVE

The words “leave” and “stay” keep colliding with one another, over and over throughout my adulthood. I’m learning the equal and opposite power of each.

Coming Out to Myself – 14 Years Later

It’s LGBT+ History Month, and October 11th is National Coming Out Day. After pondering this video idea for a few years, now felt like the right time to relive my first coming out – by re-reading the journal entry I wrote at 19 on a raw, tragic night in 2006. I hadn’t looked at these words in 14 years. T’was the night I came out to myself and to God: a same-sex attracted or gay or queer Christian. Soon after this, I’d come out to my parents too.

The STRUGGLING WELL Mug is Finally Here!

My TMZ store is now LIVE, and it only took me 9 years to launch! You can order my two books there, along with some stickers and the super exciting first edition STRUGGLING WELL coffee mug. I really appreciate the support through my autoimmune disease journey toward remission, and beyond!

75-DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE TO BE LESS FAT!!

Join me on this new fitness quest for the next couple months! C’mon, it’ll be FUN. And stay tuned for the STRUGGLING WELL mug! Coming soon to the all new TMZ store.

I’ve Never Weighed as Much as I Do Now

I’ve gained about 20 pounds from my autoimmune disease, now sitting just 3 pounds away from “overweight.” My whole life I’ve never been insecure about my body weight – until this moment.

I Have an Autoimmune Disease. How You Can Help.

After spending a week in the hospital last month, I got diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease: a form of vasculitis called granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly Wegener’s disease. Now begins the long journey toward remission.

COVID-19: Is it Over Yet? What Does God Want From Us?

It’s been a maddening few weeks, friends. Through all the pandemic shutdowns, distancing, and death, I feel as if God is desiring two distinct things from us. As He always does.

Am I a Brainwashed Celibate Gay Man Following Jesus?

I actually enjoyed receiving this particularly thoughtful email, as it allowed me the opportunity to reflect on the “why” of my faith – not just why I follow this road of singleness and celibacy within my sexuality, but why I find this Jesus so compelling and why I choose Him, over and over.

I Will Not Appear Shirtless in This Video (Mostly)

I recently posted some shirtless pictures of myself on Instagram. Body image has been a struggle stretching back nearly my entire life . . .

Back Home to Pennsylvania With My Brother!

I returned to my homeland of Langhorne, PA this Christmas, joining my brother Andy along the way. We ventured to Philadelphia for a day, walked around our old neighborhood, and otherwise enjoyed our history with this place. It was my first trip back north since my grandfather passed away last summer. This is life: the new and the old and everything in between.

The Rise of a Brothers Zuniga Star Wars Episode IX Review

I got my brother, Andy, to join me in a review of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” – mere minutes after watching it! You’re gonna love it. Or you’re gonna hate it.

Confronting My Huge Leg Hair Insecurity

I’ve had a pretty big insecurity about my legs, especially leg hair, since puberty. Time to finally face it head-on…

My New Asheville Apartment Tour!

I just moved back to Asheville after a summer of travels. See my new apartment, including my awesome new studio space, and hear me talk about coming plans for this YouTube channel, including my new video sendoff!

Playing With My Parents’ New Lakehouse Toy

My #RunningOut road trip is taking longer than anticipated to run out. But in the meantime, I will be productive and listen. And kayak. Day 107 and counting — by land and now by sea.

Death, Delight, and an Unexpected Return to Acadia National Park

My grandfather’s death a few weeks ago prompted a significant change to my #RunningOut road trip’s course. And so, I returned to Acadia National Park in Maine for a reunion with a pivotal white sand beach, remembering Ahh’s legacy of love while piecing together the puzzling pages of my next chapter.

Bubble Hopping

Life is often condensed to mountaintop moments or shared “bubble” moments with others. But what if we could be intentional 24/7/365 and make even more bubble moments?

I’m #RunningOut of Hashtags

I’m on the road again! Join me for the next two months as I roam America in search of more of God’s voice. Starting here on Day 9 in a tiny cabin outside Clemson, SC…

“Boy Erased” Response-Response and My New Video Series: “Off the Mark”

After watching “Boy Erased,” I felt compelled to make a one-time video; now, I feel compelled to do this sort of thing more often. Introducing my new video series: “Off the Mark.”Because when we feel so far off the mark, Christ always puts us on it.

I’ve Never Not Wanted to be Gay. Until Now.

I watched Boy Erased the other night, and it messed me up more than any other movie has. Unlike countless others I’ve encountered over the years, I never attempted ‘praying the gay away’ as a kid and have largely experienced more struggles with my masculinity than my sexuality. Until now.

Introducing my hometown!

Sorry for the lack of blogging lately. Travels and book-writing have kept me busy. Here’s a Snapchat story of my tour through Langhorne, Pennsylvania — my hometown. Some of you may have seen variations of this tour over the years; newer followers may not be familiar. Enjoy! #TMZroadstache

The Virus of Restlessness

At long last, I join forces with Steinbeck and find a fellow wanderer. Anyone else relate? Thoughts from my third day of #RunningToo:

Introducing . . . #RunningToo

Rather than write a verbose post about my next adventure beyond quitting my job, I figured why not just tell you face-to-digital-face?! Check out my video below for all the scoop on what I’m calling #RunningToo. Well, not all the scoop. Gotta leave some room for mystery, don’t I? In any case, comment below if […]

Running To: The Book Trailer

For the better part of a year, I’ve been compiling video footage from a road trip that took me from California to the Carolinas and practically everywhere in between. I’ve been editing a hybrid retrospective / book trailer for days and weeks at a time, and I’ve also forgotten about it and left it to collect dust […]

Wandering Wednesday #18: Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

You guys. When on earth was the last time I wandered on a Wednesday with y’all? I can’t even tell you. (I mean, I could just look it up on YouTube — it’s right there — but that’d defeat the purpose of such a hyperbolic statement.) A lot has transpired since I last wandered on […]

The Return of Wandering Wednesday: DuPont Forest

IT’S BACK. After what feels like years away, the tradition of Wandering Wednesday returns. A chance for me to dip back into the blissful well of #RunningTo and, well, go wandering again. In this week’s wandering, I trek to DuPont State Forest in western North Carolina and explore the waterfalls running rampant there. I […]

#RunningTo VLOG: Hunting Island Lighthouse

I’M SORRY, GUYS. I haven’t posted nearly as many video blogs as I envisioned doing prior to #RunningTo. Lately I’ve been posting some 10-second video clips on Instagram, but it’s not the same as epic explorations sprinkled with word vomit. I promise this wandering vlog isn’t as gross as I just described it. It comes from DAY 243 […]

#RunningTo VLOG: Chasing Trains in Texas

Hello my wanderers! It’s been a while since I last posted a nifty video blog. Perhaps I subconsciously declared it impossible to top my prairie dog-feeding escapades of South Dakota. But really. How do you top that? Nearly 50 days removed from my last vlog, I figured I’d do something a little different this time. It’s some sweet […]

#RunningTo VLOG: Feeding Prairie Dogs in South Dakota

There are some moments that transcend all others in human history. Christ’s birth. The invention of the printing press. The American Revolution and the revelation that Hello Kitty isn’t a kitty. Or take this road trip, for instance. There was that initiating campout at the Grand Canyon. Waking up to a glowing Mount Rainier. And let us never […]

10,000 Miles of #RunningTo

When I first set out across North America in June, I envisioned an ultimate journey of maybe 10,000 miles. A nice round number. And nice big number. I had no idea I’d be hitting that nice big number just north of North Dakota with an entire eastern seaboard still awaiting my arrival. Spectacular. Check out my grand […]

#RunningTo VLOG: Crater Lake National Park

Hello my wanderers! It’s time for another video-blog — or “vlog,” as the hippity hoppity youth they call it. This one’s a quickie but (in my opinion) a goodie. It comes from my DAY 55 trek to Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon. I’m sure I must have “heard of” Crater Lake prior to this […]

#RunningTo VLOG: Mt. Rainier, WA

Hello all! I’m so excited for today’s #RunningTo vlog. It’s from my DAY 41 hike to Mount Rainier in Washington, and it features a lovable little guy I like to call WORMIE. Actually, I’m not exactly the one who came up with that stellar name. My good friend Jana McAdams did, and guess what? She […]

#RunningTo VLOG: Yellowstone National Park

A couple weeks ago, I trekked to a true wonderland of a national park. This place was massive. I had no concept of just how huge Yellowstone was until I found myself being driven the 100+ mile loop around the entire thing. And not a single fence in sight. The buffalo and bears and turkeys run rampant as tourists from […]

#RunningTo VLOG: Biking Vancouver

On July 4th, I celebrated my independence by renting a bicycle and roaming free across vibrant Vancouver. Favorite bike ride of all-time. Such a highlight of my #RunningTo journey thus far. I’d recommend a bike ride through Vancouver or most any city. Gives you a revitalizing perspective on the place. Check out this brief snippet […]

#RunningTo VLOG: Great Salt Lake

A couple weeks ago I posted a video blog featuring my descent into the Grand Canyon. I got a lot of great feedback, so it inspired me to create another vlog! I hope y’all enjoy this one, too. On Day 15 of my massive continental trek, I hit the unique wonderland of Salt Lake City. […]

#RunningTo Vlog: My Grand Canyon Hike!

Over a week ago, I kicked off my #RunningTo road trip with a hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. You can read all about my adventure, or you could LIVE it by watching my trip’s first video blog below! I mean, ideally, you will do both. Read it and live it. But I understand […]

Wandering Wednesday #16 – Newport Beach, CA

Gosh, I’ve missed wandering with y’all. But guess what?? IT’S WANDERING WEDNESDAY TODAY. ALL. DAY. I’m going to try and make my video wanderings a more regular routine again. Hold me accountable, guys! I’ve honestly missed the intentionality of wandering to new places, and I’ve missed communicating with y’all beyond merely digitized words. Today’s wandering […]

Wandering Wednesday #15: Fullerton, CA

Today is a great day. I don’t care if I get stuck in Los Angeles traffic for hours or lose my favorite watch. (Oh wait, that second thing already happened.) Today is WANDERING WEDNESDAY. At long last. But it’s not just “another” Wandering Wednesday. It’s quite possibly my most pivotal Wandering Wednesday adventure yet. First […]

(Non) Wandering Wednesday

I KNOW, I KNOW, I need to recap my return to the Exodus Conference from this past weekend. It’s coming, I promise. The conference was amazing, and I’m still unpacking so much from the experience. You can check back Monday for the first in a series of Exodus blog posts. In the meantime, I wanted […]

Wandering Wednesday #14 – Bolsa Chica, CA

FELLOW WANDERERS: This particular kind of video adventure has been a long time coming. For a while, I kinda lost the “spirit” of Wandering Wednesday. Back when this creative concept was instated in 2011, I envisioned many spontaneous drives to the coast, mountains, city, and desert alike. Seeing new sights and hearing new sounds, adding […]

Wandering Wednesday #13 – Palm Springs, CA

Every now and then, I tend to wander. It’s kind of my thing. And sometimes I tote a camcorder along for the ride. It’s also kind of my thing. Recently, I wandered to Palm Springs, California — a resort town in the middle of southern California’s hot dusty desert. I’d been to Palm Springs once […]

“Struggle Central” – The Bloopers

You’ve asked for it. You’ve craved it. You’ve lain in bed restlessly yearning for it. And now YOU GET IT. It’s April Fool’s Day, and instead of saying I spent last night in the hospital (that “joke” didn’t go over so well a few years ago…), I figured now would be the perfect time to […]

Wandering Wednesday #12 – Whittier, CA

Um. So. I haven’t wandered with y’all in a while. Like really wandered. Like in a while. Not since Malibu last May. Gosh, I’ve definitely missed doing these videos! I recently returned to my roots — well, my most recently sprouted roots — and wandered about my home of the last 2 years. Wonderful Whittier. From […]

Eastward Ho! The Grand Finale

I’ve been eastward ho-ing on this blog for ages, it seems. A nice parallel to my ever-winding trip itself. I truly can’t put into words (or video) the impact this road trip had and still affects on my life. From Vegas to Chicago to Pennsylvania and everything in between, my appetite for new and nostalgic […]

Eastward Ho! Pennsylvania Pride

I grew up in eastern Pennsylvania before moving to Georgia at 12 before moving to California at 23. Pennsylvania always comes to mind whenever I think of my earthly “home,” and yet the western part of this great state had always been such a mystery. Until this trip occurred, that is. I entered PA through the […]

Eastward Ho! Chicago at Night

Last time, I chronicled my eastward trek from Omaha to Milwaukee. I didn’t film much in Milwaukee because, well, I was pretty emotional. In this next chapter of my journey, I elaborate on my Milwaukee angst. After 24 hours in Milwaukee, I hit the road at night and drove south toward Chicago. I’d had no […]

Milwaukee Paradise

Several months ago I reentered Milwaukee a year removed from the most life-changing summer of my life. Midway through the summer I blogged about that heavy drive into the city; here now is the continuation of that tale, recounting my 24 hours back in sweet Milwaukee. After parking on all too familiar Logan Street I […]

Eastward Ho! Milwaukee Dread

Last time on Eastward Ho, I lost approximately 8 years of my life lost in the boredom desert of Nebraska. BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE. In this episode, I reach the Nebraska/Iowa border and say hey to the city of Omaha. And then I quickly skedaddle out of there, zooming across Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin en […]

Eastward Ho! Rocky Rockin’ Nebraska

Eastward Ho was the greatest solo venture of my life. I’m only halfway through posting my video recaps, as the fun was just getting started with my next chapter. Nebraska was awesome! So many exciting roadside attractions! Thrilling adventure around every turn! Beautiful scenery surrounding you! I’m just kidding, Nebraska was horrible. BUT THAT DOESN’T […]

Eastward Ho! Introducing Denver, Starring Harrison Ford

As I transition from 24/7 camp-life to the “real world” again, I’m posting videos from my eastward trek across America last May. I’ve already posted about Las Vegas, and then again. Last time, I was in Utah where I admired rocks shaped like shoes and Mormon forts. Up today comes my brief stop in Denver, […]

Eastward Ho! Utah, Metah, Wealltah

For the next week or two I’m posting videos from my May eastward trek across America. I’ve already posted about my stay in Las Vegas, and then because there was so much absurd glitziness to absorb, I posted another Vegas video. Alas, eventually I had to leave my sin behind in Sin City. That brought […]

Eastward Ho! Searching Vegas, the Sequel

In my last Eastward Ho chronicle, I found myself on a desperate search for Subway in the heart of Las Vegas. And while I eventually found said Subway only to eat dinner at Panda Express instead, I realized I could find anything in this city. So I soon began another search. This one held slightly […]

Eastward Ho! Hungry in Vegas

As I continue recuperating and recharging from an exhaustive summer at camp, I’m excited to FINALLY start posting the videos of my epic eastward road trip from California to the east coast. Such a life-changing trip; I’m forever grateful. Up first for Eastward Ho is a stop in Las Vegas, the first of two videos […]

Eastward Ho! THE MOVIE

Now that I’m back home in Georgia, recuperating from a draining yet life-changing summer at camp, I thought I’d finally get around to uploading those countless videos from my spring trek across America: “Eastward Ho,” as I’ve liked to call it. Or just EH for short. But I promise this trip was anything but “eh.” […]

TMZ Exclusive: An Interview with Max Andrew Dubinsky

Before driving across the country last week, I met up with one of my favorite bloggers, Max Dubinsky. We both happen to live in southern California, and he graciously agreed to an in-person interview, thus unwittingly allowing me to break out the phrase “TMZ Exclusive” when such wording is usually reserved by that other TMZ […]

Wandering Wednesday #11 – Malibu, CA

I recently went wine testing tasting in Malibu. I know, FANCY. Was the first time I’d ever done such a thing, and thus, my next Wandering Wednesday was formed. Check it out below. This’ll close the book on my spring wanderings from California! Heading across the country now, where I’m sure I’ve got plenty more […]

Wandering Wednesday #10 Part Two – Seattle, WA (By Day)

And finally, the epic road trip comes to an end. …even though it actually concluded way back in February. But just pretend like I’m smelling that sweet Seattle sea air through your screen RIGHT NOW. Ahhhhhhh. This is actually a pretty cool WW. After months of desperately wanting to see this mystical city on the […]

Wandering Wednesday #10 Part One- Seattle, WA (By Night)

It’s all been leading up to this. Forget the adorable sea lions of San Fran, or Paul Bunyan and his Ox Babe Blue The in NorCal. THIS IS IT. SEATTLE. Seattle was so epic I had to break my visit there into two Wandering Wednesday videos: the first by night, and the second by day. […]

Wandering Wednesday #9 – Portland, OR

There are certain things that intrinsically define a city. For Philadelphia, it’s the cheesesteak. For the entire South, it’s a giant pitcher of sweet tea and fried WHATEVER YOU WANT. And for Portland, Oregon, apparently it is doughnuts. Lots and lots of doughnuts. But not just any doughnuts, mind you. Magical ones that come in […]

Wandering Wednesday #8 – Redwood Forests, CA

Last month, me and a sister and some other person decided to drive from Los Angeles to Seattle. Yes, that’s a bit of a drive. Thankfully there was plenty to occupy our vision along the way — unlike my drive through Alabama and Mississippi when I moved to the West a couple years ago. VISION […]

Wandering Wednesday #7 – San Francisco, CA

I drove to Seattle last week. You might have heard. Or maybe not if you’ve purposely tuned me out. In which case, BLAH BLAH BLAH THE HUNGER GAMES IS ONLY AVERAGE BLAH BLAH BLAH. Along the entire Pacific coast I stopped at various critical junctures. And over the next several weeks I’ll be sharing my […]

Wandering Wednesday #6 – Watkinsville, GA

I may be back on the west coast after a lengthy holiday stay on the east coast, but that doesn’t mean I’m incapable of teleporting back to Georgia and filming a Wandering Wednesday video-blog there. It’s pretty much all thanks to the magical rainbow gazebo that I visit. Even in a small town where I […]

Wandering Wednesday #5 – Langhorne, PA

Last time I wandered with you, I walked the ghostly streets of Long Beach, CA on Thanksgiving Day. This time, I was 3000 miles away in the city where I was born and raised. Good ole Langhorne, PA. I’ve walked these streets billions of times, and yet I never tire of seeing the historic Langhorne […]

Westward Ho! Day 5 of 5

After four arduous days on the road, my westward relocation finally came to an end on Day 5, trekking from Mesa, AZ to Whittier, CA. For the rest of my road trip video-action, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4. Bam. It was surely a week to remember. My next post will […]

Westward Ho! Day 4 of 5

Continuing to take a bit of a blogging break as I vacation with family on the east coast. Last week I started posting videos from my westward move to California last fall; time to continue the trend with my fourth day of travels. For the other installments of my video road trip to the West, […]

Westward Ho! Day 3 of 5

Ho ho ho, who wouldn’t go? Ho ho ho, westward hoooooo! Aren’t these videos oh so festive? Welcome kiddies and kiddos to the metaphoric Hump Day of my week-long move to the West. Actually, Day 3 did indeed occur on a Wednesday. So chew on that for a while. But not too long. Day 1 […]

Westward Ho! Day 2 of 5

In case you missed it, I’m currently in the midst of unveiling my westward move from last year. One day on the road at a time. On Day 1 I drove from my home in Watkinsville, GA to Shreveport, Louisiana. I could abbreviate that gulf state LA, but since my ending destination is the LA […]

Westward Ho! Day 1 of 5

I’m currently on vacation in Pennsylvania and will remain on various portions of the east coast through the first week of January. So as a fun way to close out 2011 on my blog, I’ll be posting videos from my life-altering road trip to the West over a year ago. I title these videos “Westward […]

Wandering Wednesday #4 – Long Beach, CA

It’s been far too long since I last wandered on a Wednesday with you all, and for that I apologize. I truly do enjoy exchanging my written words for spoken ones every now and then, but admittedly I’ve slacked. Blame it on the NBA. Not to worry! Because not only do I have a power-packed […]

Driving to Milwaukee and What We Did There

I may be done recapping my YouthWorks summer, but like that silly rabbit I still have a couple YW tricks up my sleeve. I’ve already posted about the promo videos that a YouthWorks camera crew produced from filming at our Milwaukee site. Well, I shot some videos of my own throughout the summer. After starting […]

Wandering Wednesday #3 – San Diego, CA

I spontaneously ventured to San Diego a couple weeks ago and figured I’d bring my camcorder along in anticipation of a great addition to my ever-growing Wandering Wednesday video collection. I did, however, forget to charge said camcorder before leaving home. And so I only had time to film about 60 seconds worth of TMZness. […]

Wandering Wednesday #2 – Downey, CA

This past weekend I took a delightful little test to become qualified for substitute teaching in the great state of California. And what do you know, my camera just so happened to be with me. Fancy that, if you possibly can. I know; crazy stuff. Did I pass? Did I bomb? Did I get lost […]

Videoing YouthWorks

Lo, the long-awaited moment has finally arrived. No, not the first day of fall. And no, not the second day of fall either. The moment YouthWorks finally released their promotional videos! For those that read my YouthWorks recaps as they were being posted live this summer, you’ll remember that a camera crew came to film […]

Wandering Wednesday #1 – Hacienda Heights, CA

Hey there TMZ’ers! I’ve actually never thought of you guys as “TMZ’ers” until it flowed from my fingertips about 5 seconds ago. Don’t think that will stick. Anyway. With today’s post, I’m excited to bring you my first video blog (or “vlog,” for all the hipsters in the crowd). In my intro post to being […]