Good Faith

Good Faith
Good Faith

Join host Curtis Chang and his friends as they follow Jesus and make sense of the world. With expertise, thoughtfulness, and humor, they discuss how Christian faith intersects with culture, politics, work, entertainment, and other aspects of life. Good Faith is produced by Redeeming Babel. Good Faith is ranked in the top .5 percent of all podcasts.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Dr. Kara Powell: Hope For Hurting Teens

    Teen Anxiety Is Skyrocketing—How Can Parents and Churches Help? Anxiety is overwhelming today’s teens—and Curtis Chang knows the struggle firsthand. Joined by “founding friend” David French and Dr. Kara Powell of the Fuller Youth Institute, this deep dive into the mental health crisis facing our youth, exposes the pressure-cooker of social media, why parenting style matters, and why anxiety and depression continue to rise. If you're tired of hand-wringing and ready for hope-filled action, this conversation delivers clarity, challenge, and compassion. Drawing upon material from a past conversation, this episode seeks to empower parents to help the next generation to navigate anxiety with faith and community.   Donate to Redeeming Babel   Resources mentioned in this episode: The work of the Fuller Youth Institute  The Fuller Youth Institute’s Sticky Faith Fuller Youth Institute’s Faith in an Anxious World  Jonathan Haidt: The Dangerous Experiment on Teen Girls CDC: Depression Prevalence in Adolescents and Adults: U.S., Aug '21–Aug '23 New York times: What Social Media Does to the Teen Brain Angela Duckworth’s The Good Life Project Angela Duckworth’s Research Lisa DaMour’s work and books Scott Cormode profile at Fuller Seminary Springtide Research Institute   More From Kara Powell: Dr. Powell’s TheoED Talk: 3 Big Questions that Change Every Young Person Dr. Powell on instagram Dr. Powell on X (formerly Twitter) More From David French: David French’s New York Times pieces HERE Follow David French on Threads   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up:  Redeeming Babel Newsletter

    40 min
  2. 19 JUNE

    David French’s Five Best Ways to Pray For America

    Praying for Change: A Path to National Reconciliation   Feeling stuck on how to pray for America? You’re not alone—but there is a path forward. In this timely episode, Good Faith “founding friend” and New York Times columnist David French lays out five virtue-based ways to pray for our nation with clarity, courage, and compassion. Drawing upon Scripture with a healthy dose of personal reflection, David extols the importance of praying for America as a daily act to seek God’s best for our country and each other—restoring unity and healing what’s broken.   Episode Companion: Prayer Guide   Donate to Redeeming Babel   Scriptures mentioned in this episode: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV) The Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:5-13 (ESV) "The Ministry of Reconciliation" in 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 (ESV) Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane in Matthew 26:36-46 (ESV) Micah 6:8 Ephesians 4:3 Isaiah 42:3 Psalm 34:18   Resources mentioned in this episode: The Ongoing Los Angeles Protests Australian journalist shot by rubber bullet during L.A. protests (video) Waymo taxis Ablaze in Los Angeles Georgetown scholar recalls ‘mockery of due process’ in immigration jail The Westminster Confession's Standards for the 9th Commandment South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission Les Miserables: The Bishop and the Redemption of Jean Valjean What Is Restorative Justice? More about the work of Brennan Manning Tim Keller’s Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God Dennis F. Kinlaw’s Prayer: Bearing the World as Jesus Does E.M. Bounds on Prayer Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Praying the Psalms The work of Michael Card More about the work of Rich Mullins The Lost Dogs’ Pray Where You Are (song & lyrics)   More From David French: David French’s New York Times pieces HERE Follow David French on Threads   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter

    50 min
  3. 5 JUNE

    Can the Church Resist Political Extremism Again? with Paul D. Miller

    What can 1920s Germany teach us about American politics today?   Georgetown professor and national security expert Dr. Paul D. Miller joins host Curtis Chang to explore striking parallels between the Weimar Republic and our current moment of democratic fragility. From the rise of Christian nationalism to the erosion of institutional norms, they unpack the theological, historical, and civic fault lines shaping today’s polarized landscape. Buckle up—this episode is for anyone ready to trade tribalism for truth and confront the urgent role Christians must play in defending democracy.   Send written questions or voice memos for “Ask Curtis” episodes to: askcurtis@redeemingbabel.org   Send Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Resources mentioned in this episode: Paul D. Miller’s article: A Confessing Church for America's Weimar Moment Paul D. Miller’s previous appearance on the Good Faith podcast: Episode 36: The Religion of American Greatness The history of the Weimar Republic  The rise and fall of the Weimar Republic (video) Christians against Nazis: the German Confessing Church Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Confessing Church Karl Barth in Nazi Germany Sandy Berger’s theft of classified information Pete Hegseth shares classified information  Reining in "Imperial Presidency" executive orders   More From Paul D. Miller: Paul D. Miller’s The Religion of American Greatness: What's Wrong with Christian Nationalism Paul D. Miller on X (formerly Twitter) Paul D. Miller at The Dispatch   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter

    50 min
  4. 29 MAY

    Michael Luo: Exclusion and Belonging in Immigrant America

    What does it mean to truly belong in America?  Michael Luo, executive editor at The New Yorker and author of Strangers in the Land, joins Redeeming Babel’s director of content, DT Slouffman, to explore the Asian American experience—from the legacy of the Chinese Exclusion Act to the rise in anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from personal stories and a viral moment that sparked national conversation, Luo confronts the “perpetual foreigner” stereotype and envisions a more inclusive vision of American identity. DT and Michael unpack how race, immigration, and belonging continue to shape all of our lives. Send written questions or voice memos for “Ask Curtis” episodes to: askcurtis@redeemingbabel.org Send Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Resources mentioned in this episode: Michael Luo’s An Open Letter to the Woman Who Told My Family to Go Back to China Kirkus Reviews: A Vast History Began With One Sidewalk Encounter  Chinese Exclusion Act, 1882 The Burlingame-Seward Treaty, 1868 Immigration and Nationality Act, 1965 Pew Research: Asian American discrimination in the COVID-19 pandemic Pew Research: A third of Asian Americans changed daily routine due to threats   More From Michael Luo: Michael Luo’s Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America  Michael Luo’s latest articles at The New Yorker Follow Michael Luo on Instagram Follow Michael Luo on X (formerly Twitter)   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter

    32 min
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Join host Curtis Chang and his friends as they follow Jesus and make sense of the world. With expertise, thoughtfulness, and humor, they discuss how Christian faith intersects with culture, politics, work, entertainment, and other aspects of life. Good Faith is produced by Redeeming Babel. Good Faith is ranked in the top .5 percent of all podcasts.

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