David Zahl

Charlottesville

Editor -in- Chief at The Mockingbird

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The Brothers Zahl Official Music Playlist

Jul 2, 2024 | mbird.com | David Zahl

DMA'S 03:17 The 8th Day 05:09 The Byrds 03:18 Glass Tiger 03:37 The Who 03:01 Jeanne & The Darlings 02:13 ABBA 04:34 Wings 04:32 Hot Chocolate 04:29 ABBA 04:52 Stevie Wonder 05:57 The Beach Boys 01:38 Swamp Dogg 02:49 Elvis Presley 02:20 Johnny Cash 03:44 Bob Dylan 05:08 Poolside 04:14 Bryan Ferry 05:13 Spiritualized 03:46 Rush 05:21 Honeybus 02:57 Aimee Mann 03:41 Electric Light Orchestra 04:30 Pet Shop Boys 04:45 The Honeycombs 03:15 Karen Silver 05:23 Taylor Swift 04:05 Colm Wilkinson...
The Brahmin in The Bahamas

Jun 28, 2024 | mbird.com | David Zahl

Perspectives of Suffering, Guilt, and Responsibility In the recommendations at the end of the recent “Free Will?” episode of The Brothers Zahl podcast, John Z references a section from William Kirk Kilpatrick’s 1985 book The Emperor’s New Clothes.
June Playlist - Mockingbird

Jun 3, 2024 | mbird.com | David Zahl

Danielson, U2, Nada Surf, Robbie Williams, The B-52’s, and more Sign up for the Mockingbird Newsletter Δ
Blessed Perplexity

May 16, 2024 | mbird.com | David Zahl

Perhaps God is not interested in clarity so much as faith. We do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.
18 Perfect Pop Songs About the Apocalypse

May 15, 2024 | mbird.com | David Zahl

Bob Dylan, Switchfoot, Janelle Monáe, Larry Norman, 10,000 Maniacs, and More Sign up for the Mockingbird Newsletter Δ
April Playlist - Mockingbird

Apr 2, 2024 | mbird.com | Billy Joel |Andrew Osenga |David Zahl

The Byrds, Billy Joel, Eurythmics, Andrew Osenga, and more Sign up for the Mockingbird Newsletter Δ
The Bullet Inside of Whiplash Week

Mar 29, 2024 | mbird.com | David Zahl

From “Hail Him” to “Nail Him” inside of a single week. In early January, I experienced whiplash for the first time. I was on my way home from the office and merging onto the bypass here in Charlottesville. Merging is the wrong word, actually. I was waiting behind two other cars, inching up the on-ramp when someone slammed into my car. I pulled over, got out, and was surprised to discover that the police were already on the scene.
The Gospel for Those Broken by the Church

Feb 3, 2024 | mbird.com | Rod Rosenbladt |David Zahl

Remembering Rod Rosenbladt (1942-2024) At a time in my life when I was particularly discouraged, someone (my father, I believe) introduced me to the writings and sermons of Dr. Rod Rosenbladt, a professor at Concordia University in Irvine, CA.
A Mockingbird Gift Guide: 2023 Edition

Dec 12, 2023 | mbird.com | David Zahl

After taking a year off to accommodate a certain book tour, I’m excited to be back with another haul of yuletide goodies. (Click here to read the guide from 2021). Since the Merry Swiftmas paper is sold out pretty much everywhere, probably best to go with the Pizza on Earth from Brittany Paige for all your wrapping needs.
The Only Message Left

Dec 6, 2023 | mbird.com | David Zahl

Where is there relief from the pressures to perform and succeed? From our recent fall conference in the Twin Cities! Featuring the Replacements, Jennifer Breheny Wallace’s Never Enough, and an unbelievable Darryl Strawberry story. David Zahl – The Only Message Left from Mockingbird on Vimeo. Sign up for the Mockingbird Newsletter Δ