The Zombie Gospel: The Walking Dead and What It Means to Be Human

What can zombies teach us about the gospel? The hit showThe Walking Deadis set in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by mindless zombies. The characters have one goal: survive at all costs. At first glance there doesn't seem to be much the show can teach us about God or ourselves. Or is there? Author and speaker Danielle Strickland didn't expect to be drawn to a show about zombies, but she was surprised by the spiritual themes the show considers. InThe Zombie Gospelshe explores the ways thatThe Walking Deadcan help us think about survival, community, consumerism, social justice, and the resurrection life of Jesus. After all, in the gospel God raises up a new humanity--a humanity resuscitated and reanimated by the new life of the Holy Spirit. Fans of the show will resonate with the book's exploration of spiritual themes, and can follow along with the episode discussion guide included within. And even if you haven't yet encounteredThe Walking Dead, you may be surprised to find another, greater story within the show's story.