I recently saw “A Complete Unknwown,” a film about Bob Dylan in theaters. The film starring talented Timothee Chalamet has inspired a fun new project in the works to kick of the new year. Let me share what I have in the works, and a few thoughts on this film. … More A Simple Twist of Faith
The film “Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin” hits theaters this week. Key members of the ensemble offer a statement to distance themselves from possible misuses of the film. They stand behind the calls from Bonhoeffer scholars, church leaders, and extended members of the Bonhoeffer family to stop the distortion of Bonhoeffer’s life and legacy to justify Christian Nationalism and political violence. … More Bonhoeffer Film Cast Offer Statement
Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a hero of mine, on my Mt. Rushmore of Christian influences. His legacy is being hijacked and twisted for political purposes. The Bonhoeffer family has recently spoken up and sent a letter signed by 86 family members to Eric Metaxas saying: “We are horrified to see how the legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer is…being distorted and misused…” … More Bonhoeffer’s Family Confronts Eric Metaxas
As a dad of 3 curious children, these faith films offer great pathways into discussions about Easter and the story of Jesus. This past week we enjoyed two in particular that I thought I would recommend to others. … More Easter Movie Recommendations
As the Coronavirus spreads across the globe and with it the contagion of fear, I want to take up the shepherd’s pen and follow in a long line of letter writing pastors who sought to guide and encourage their sheep in times of trial and testing. … More Letters in Uncertain Times
Jeremy L. Berg 