I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.

As a 31 year veteran public school teacher, I can attest to this.

Once again, the US didn't get through a Christmas without military action. As you struggle with what America has done here, know that God's Christmas Peace will rings out, through those who follow Magi, Stars, an eloquent unwed teen mother, and a baby Messiah. www.threads.com/@ericfolkert...?

A short read from me, as you set your 2026 intentions. (Click the pic) open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...

“It’s been a Groundhog Day of a year…” Every year it feels more true than ever. So enjoy this New Year’s Eve song. And…. “Keep on breathing… Keep on seekin… Keep believin… We’ll leave this grieving…” #newyearseve youtu.be/HaYm8s7DlOM?...

A video meditation drawing the distinction between the violence of American militarism and the peace of the incarnational Christmas message. The juxtapositions are stark. www.facebook.com/share/v/1HJq...

Be outraged by the boats blown out of the water. And Stephen Miller’s rank hypocrisy. And a pardon that reveals the hypocrisy of our President. But be MOST outraged: That there is no moral core to this violence. It's violence for its own sake. open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...

This Sunday we light "The Candle of Peace." So, it's time for my Christmas-tinged "MacLen Mashup." I smash together a John song and Paul song. We need the peace that pass our human understanding. We need to give peace a chance, because people want peace. Enjoy. youtu.be/39qBX2BFHQg?...

CDs ARE IN!! We’ll be mailing the preorders of “Unfinished Business” later today! There are low price bundles for this and previous CDs available @ ericfolkerth.com If CDs aren’t your thing, listen on your favorite platform today. Find it everywhere you listen. www.instagram.com/p/DQeuZnEDjCF/

I kept meaning to post "I can't believe it's almost October..." So now: "I can't believe it's almost November."

When Ted Cruz and others tried to spin Satureday's marches by claiming networks aired old footage, Politifacts dug in. And, guess what they found? Remember: EVERY ACCUSATION IS CONFESSION.

This essay means a lot to me. It's taken 2 months to finish. It processed my own PTSD from our #UMC history... But turned into a "what can we learn for TODAY?" A story I haven't shared much, until now. A conclusion that could be helpful to you all. open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...

Thanks to George Mason, & “The Good God” Podcast, for inviting me in for a timely conversation about our faith and the issue of immigration. I hope it’s helpful to be reminded that some of us as faith leaders really do stand with up in times like this…EF open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...

Do tell me again about those emasculated lib men....I'll wait.

I hear some other artist releases today? Well, check me out, still. And, sure listen to that other album too. ericfolkerth.bandcamp.com/album/unfini... #bandcampfriday #singersongwriter #dallas #folkmusic #unfinishedbusiness #indieartist #musiciansky #musicsky #promosky #originalmusic

Hey Friend Hope you’ll check out my surprise album: “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” Find it where ever you listen to music.

It’s out! “UNFINISHED BUSINESS,” my new new surprise album, is out for you to hear now. Find it where ever you listen to music. I hope you’ll listen, download, or buy a CD today! Direct link to your favorite platorm at the link. distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...

I came back to the office after Rosh Hashanah services Tuesday. I then saw this sticker on a light pole outside our office; then another Wednesday at the back door. @ericfolkerth.bsky.social then shared with me another near Lake Cliff Park. So I wrote this. www.dallasnews.com/opinion/comm...

Friends: It's been a horrible day in Dallas. I've been on the phone non-stop with church members, clergy friends, local activists & reporters. CLEAR is the group that sponsors our Monday Morning prayer vigils at the ICE field office, where today's shooting took place. Here is our official statement.

Super excited to announce a suprise album, coming from me soon. Details in the pics...EF

#stephenmiller is coming for the Hippies? My message to him. #peeweegerman #weirdstephen #oldhippies #donaldtrump

Join us live for Coffee on the Porch at 9:30 CT. Our weekly livestream on Spirituality, Politics, Music, and Life. Find us here today: open.substack.com/live-stream/...

Ahead of our Leadership Retreat tomorrow, tweaked a map I made when I first came to KPUMC. During the pandemic, it was despressing to look at. But now, it's remarkable to meditate/pray over. What diversity of race, economics, cultures, orientations! What an amazing place to do ministry.

As a pastor, over on FB, I often ask this question and see what response it gets. It’s a Methodist tradtion. My reach here on Blsky seems smaller. But I thought I’d offer a space where anybody who wants to can answer the question: “How is your soul?” How are you, in these troubling times?

A new essay from me.. wheneftalks.substack.com/p/how-trump-...

Today, outside Dallas ICE, I connect the redistricting scam & the need to keep ICE accountable. 3 North Texas house members who demand answers are affected by the re-draw. Be clear: This is about silencing questions. Texans need divided, accountable government. open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...

At the heart of my new essay is a suggestion that our capitalist desire to hoard is a spiritual sickness that Jesus' parable tells us something about. check it out: wheneftalks.substack.com/p/hoarders-b...

Hope you'll check out my #billyjoel essay...thoughts on the doc, and his musical legacy. wheneftalks.substack.com/p/billy-joel

Lawd do not watch the Billy Joel documentary with a musician if a certain age. Have to keep pausing the tv for another story or insight or sung bit of a song.

Billy has looked upon, and guarded, my studio for years. Thinking about Billy Joel because of the new, brilliant, two-part doc, out now. I’ve waxed nostalgically about Billy and his music before. Check out the essay...and the doc. Both are worth your time. wheneftalks.substack.com/p/billy-joel

Grateful NBC5 Dallas is giving some light to this regarding the treatment of migrants locally. Thanks for including my comments. We need independent verification of conditions inside this center, which is not intended for detention. www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/f...

@robertwilonsky.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DMX--vq...

Ported from the OG “When EF Talks”… Any important call to “self love” as a part of loving God and neighbor…. I think you’ll like it…EF open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...

Join us live on Substack at 9:30 Central! open.substack.com/live-stream/...

A week after the horrors , on Sunday as we pause to reflect, I'll offer my essay again. The final section is very much, where we'll go today in worship. The longish parts that come before are from my 45-year association with that land, and people. wheneftalks.substack.com/p/compassion... EF

I lived in the Hill Country once, and fell in lifelong love with the people and the land. Many thoughts on what happened and also a word from Jesus about what we do in response...right now. open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...

It took a week... Several rewrites... It's LONG. But I've been connected to the Hill Country for 45 yrs. Thoughts on where we are, what I know, and finally what Jesus calls us to in this moment. I know you've read a lot...but I bet something in here will help. open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...

Grateful for Golden Cross, for the chance to serve on their board, and the connections of @kesslerparkumc.bsky.social to this great hospital.

A sobering perspective on the amount of water that fell in just a few hours. At or above what Niagara Falls does in one day. I keep saying, based on my own experience of a late May Kerr County storm: “Something is different.” youtu.be/9pkFB5qWmlk?...

“100” And still climbing. Somehow I knew, yesterday, the number would be this high, today. Still…seeing it just now makes me weep. Lord have mercy.

Even with our rain, our Clergy Vigil in front of Dallas ICE HQ continues. Today, in America and Texas: "Budgets are moral documents." Millions for ICE while we slash budgets for meteorology and climate science. What makes us "safe?" What causes fear and harm? substack.com/@ericfolkert...

On this July 4th, when leaders and law fail, perhaps it is ART that can speak a word of the true core that makes America great and free. open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...

A great “COTP” this week where I remind you of stark differences in Christian theology. “Theology matters,” and I unpack the “violent prayer” of CFNI, contrasting it to a moment when Jesus STOPS his own disciples from violent prayer. Full show here: open.substack.com/pub/whenefta...

Metho-geeks know that our new "Annual Conference year" starts this week. Kay Ash and I are again thrilled to be back at Kessler Park United Methodist Church.