Jonathan Rundman

Have you heard my new album Waves? Here’s a peek behind-the-scenes of the recording sessions, featuring drummer Gerald Dowd, electric guitarist Eric Kassel, bassist/producer Ron Gomez, engineer Drew Carroll, and my kids on violins. Purchase the album! jonathanrundman.bandcamp.com/merch

Twin Cities friends: I need your support! On Wednesday at 8 PM I perform with The Silos at Icehouse MPLS. Please come to the show! and buy your tickets in advance if you can, so you can get a table. Link for tickets: icehouse.turntabletickets.com

My wife @DawnRundman wrote a letter to the editor of her hometown newspaper, the Daily Press in Escanaba, Michigan. She describes the situation in Minneapolis. dailypress.net/opinion/letter… #escanaba #Minneapolis #yooper

I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.

State investigators have been on the scene in North Minneapolis. I know you’re angry. I’m angry. What Donald Trump wants is violence in the streets. But Minnesota will remain an island of decency, of justice, of community, and of peace. Don’t give him what he wants.

I am rediscovering my love of the music of Jonathan Rundman. He's a Finnish-American Lutheran pastor who makes, as his Facebook page pithily describes it, "astute folk/rock music for domestic, ecclesiastical, and automotive use" Great winter music

@INFPaully Great hymn, cool arrangement, cool riffs. I’m a huge fan of Bruce Cockburn… Do you listen to him? He’s one of my inspirations for guitar arrangements for old folk music and hymns.

@jonathanrundman Hi again, here is "Comfort, Comfort O My People" from the Geneva Psalter aka the Geneva Jigs for their syncopation and lively songs. It's on my YouTube channel where a few other Lo Fi, Hi Fun captures reside. Happy Epiphany! youtube.com/shorts/J_FXruB…

@INFPaully 😂😂

@jonathanrundman INFP also huh? When we meet we can stare at each other’s shoes. 😆

@jonathanrundman Hi! I just found your recording of “O Morning Star How Fair and Bright” that you made in 2020 with your family. It is awesome! I had to learn it and share it with my friends this weekend for Epiphany. Bless U all! youtu.be/vLwsr1VPeLA?si…

@INFPaully It’s awesome on the 12 string! 😮🎶

Dr. Stewart Clem is a theology professor, and he included my song “This Old Town Tonight“ in his list of recommended “hidden gems” of Christmas music… Along with the Mountain Goats and Low! So cool! I duet on this song with Beki Hemingway. ⭐️🌲❄️ livingchurch.org/covenant/hidde…

In 2026 I've got gigs developing in California and across the Midwest. Plus, my son Paavo and I appear on the new song by The Silos. AND, new videos and a podcast! - mailchi.mp/073b4676470d/g…

On X, two discourses are raging: One is about how much better the 1990 house looks, and the other is about how bad Meghan Markle looks on the magazine cover. BUT, speaking for myself, I greatly prefer the 2024 house option, and I think Meghan looks beautiful in these pix.🙂

The traditional Black church’s atonement emphasis has always been Christus Victor, which evangelicals miss. This is why the Reformed Hip Hop push into Black communities (’06–’16) failed. Revivalists want doctrine-driven shame while the Black church celebrates the Resurrection.

Have you heard my song “Hospital?” I have just posted a live concert video recorded at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis, plus a behind-the/scenes documentary video of the studio recording session in Nashville. I’m so excited about this new song!

This was a great podcast interview! Give it a listen! 😀🌊🎶

I’m the guest on the new episode of the Nakedly Examined Music podcast. It was so fun to talk to @MarkLinsenmayer about co-writing with @wsalashumara, my experiences playing folk music from #Finland 🇫🇮, and my various adventures in music composition.🎶 nakedlyexaminedmusic.com/nem240-jonatha…

LWF congratulates Bishop Yehiel Curry, who was installed on 4 October 2025 as the new Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). "It is a great calling that you are now taking on, during an unpredictable time – not least in your own country. A time where we need a strong voice from the church," said LWF President Henrik Stubkjær at the installation. "May the Holy Spirit be with you in your ministry in the ELCA and in the wider Lutheran Communion, for the glory of God and the benefit of people." @ELCAnews @ELCA @ELCAyouth

Yehiel Curry installed as first Black leader of the ELCA at rousing ceremony in Minneapolis startribune.com/yehiel-curry-i…

First: Belinda Carlisle opening for Mister Mister Last: Jonathan Rundman opening for The Silos Next: Mumford and Sons

I compared the religious attendance of 22 European countries and all 50 states. The most devout? Utah. 44% attend weekly. Poland leads Europe at 40%. The last religious state is Maine at 12%. There are 15 European countries below that. The Nordics are at the very bottom.