"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
What Happened to Dietrich?: Bonhoeffer’s Theological Shift in Harlem
Not too long ago I read Reggie Williams' thought-provoking book, Bonhoeffer's Black Jesus: Harlem Renaissance Theology and an Ethic of Resistance. This is an outstanding book and would easily fit within my top five recommended reads about the life and work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. There is so much to say from this book, but in …
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Children as a Symbol of Hope
As I prepared for my message from this past weekend, "God of the Little Ones," I read a lot of different material. In returning to Stanley Hauerwas' A Community of Character, I was seized by the power of his comments on children, not only in relation to parents but also in terms of the broader community …
Righteous Relationships
What does apple pie, fresh fruit, and exile faith have in common? This past weekend at Eastbrook Church I continued our series, "Exiles: A Study of 1 Peter," looking at our relationships from 1 Peter 3:1-12: wives, husbands, and the community of God. You can watch the message here or subscribe to our audio podcast, following along with the …
Righteous Suffering (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Righteous Suffering," which is part of our series "Exiles" on the book of 1 Peter. This study walks through 1 Peter 2:11-25. When was a time when someone noticed that you were a follower of Jesus just by the way you live? What happened? This weekend …
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Matthew Erickson 