@ericfolkerth.bsky.social
Minister, musician, writer, activist from Dallas. Social media oversharer. Blessed beyond reason. (He, Him) Progressive Christian. My "disclaimer" applies on BlueSky. (See linktree) All the links here: https://linktr.ee/ericfolkerth
Grateful to talk about the work of CLEAR DFW with the “POD Strangely Warmed” Team.
We talk about our work in Dallas to stand for justice and compassion for migrants, and why we pastors do it.
Watch the video, or find “POD Strangely Warmed” where you listen to podcasts.
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My thoughts on today’s big news of the cancelled ICE Warehouse in Hutchins.
Dashed off just now:
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Thank you for the shout out!
Yes, we are absolutely convinced that if we do not lose hope, the people's voice can be heard!
No one should loose hope.
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Stands with our community against these injustices, and the people are, and can, fight back.
Breaking news!
We thank everyone who played a part in standing up against the Hutchins Human Warehouse.
THIS IS NEW.
The scale of the new national police mega force.
The size of the new mega warehouses they are buying.
The secret way they're doing all of it through MILITARY not civilian programs.
THIS. IS. NEW.
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Please help us stop Majestic from selling a warehouse ICE!
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I hope you see this info regarding our efforts to block the Hutchins Warehouse owned by the LA-based Roski family and Majestic Real Estate/LLC
Happy to talk more...but we need you and other LA journalists to help us raise awareness.
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The Real Estate/LLC that owns the proposed ICE Human Warehouse in Hutchins, is based in Cali.
Headed by the Roski family.
Part owners of the Lakers, Kings, and the Crypto Center.
Any Cali friends have feelings to help us Texans out?
The ball is in your court, Cali
#lalakers
#lakings
#noice
If you’re going to Hutchins tonight, do to all you can to support these local leaders, standing up and speaking out.
No to ICE.
Yes, to our Hutchins neighbors.
Here is my essay about the horrifically immoral plan of storing human beings like packages:
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@maddow.bsky.social A church member told me I needed to watch your show last night. I told him, "I'm living the detention center story in real time."
PLEASE ADD LITTLE HUTCHINS TX TO THOSE RISING UP!
LAST NIGHT THERE WAS BEAUTIFUL.
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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.
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A short read from me, as you set your 2026 intentions. (Click the pic)
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“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
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A video meditation drawing the distinction between the violence of American militarism and the peace of the incarnational Christmas message.
The juxtapositions are stark.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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