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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. 3 DAYS AGO

    John Mark Comer: Resetting Our Relationship With God

    Are you ready to trade your New Year’s resolutions for spiritual growth?   Host Curtis Chang and teacher and writer John Mark Comer dive into the transformative journey of spiritual reset to start the new year. Discover practical insights on community, the importance of Sabbath, and how to navigate the distractions of modern life, all aimed at nurturing a deeper spiritual hunger and fostering genuine connection with God and others.   Download our free January Reset Guide Send your Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Referenced in This Episode: The Way of the Ascetics (pdf) by Tito Colliender How Philip Rieff’s Three Worlds Help Us Understand Cultural Change by Carl R. Trueman On the Road with Saint Augustine with James K.A. Smith & Elizabeth Bruenig (video conversation) Dopamine Nation by Anna Lempke, MD How Principles from the Casino Were Applied to Your Cell Phone by Dr. Liraz Margalit We Are Free When We Forget Ourselves by Joshua Luke Smith Sabbath is the Climax of Living by Marva Dawn The Sabbath (pdf) by Abraham Heschel General Examen of Conscience by Ignatious of Loyola The Wheel and the Cross: Three Views on Suffering  Anything could happen, at any moment (and when it does, you'll cope) by Oliver Burkeman The Way of the Heart by Henri Nouwen More about John Ortberg The Phases of the Great Awakenings A Beginner's Guide to Lectio Divina Read Psalm 1   More From John Mark Comer: John Mark Comer’s website HERE Get your copy of Practicing the Way Read this preview of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Follow john mark comer on instagram Learn more about J29 Coalition cohorts at J29Coalition.com

    1h 1m

  2. 4 JAN

    How to Tell If You’re Drinking Too Much (with Ericka Andersen)

    Resetting our relationship to alcohol Host Curtis Chang and author Ericka Andersen mark Ericka’s fourth year of sobriety by asking a thought-provoking question: How’s your relationship with alcohol? Together, they explore the challenges of alcohol dependency, why it might be time to reevaluate your connection to drinking, and how to lovingly support others on the same journey. Using the metaphor of alcohol as a “person” woven into our memories and social experiences, they explore the grief that can accompany “breaking up” with alcohol and how the Spirit of God’s still, small voice is sometimes drowned out by cocktail hour. If you’ve ever questioned whether your life might be better without alcohol, this episode offers practical insights and gentle encouragement to take a closer look.   Download our free January reset guide https://bit.ly/4gBXjiW Send your Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Resources or references mentioned in this episode: Ericka's 10 Tools to Find Freedom  From Alcohol  We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life by Laura McKowen Detox.net’s complete drinking habits study Washington D.C. has the highest percentage of heavy drinkers When a church leader confesses a substance abuse problem (an interview) This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness by Annie Grace The Luckiest Club: online sobriety support community   More From Ericka Andersen: Follow Ericka on Instagram HERE Read ericka’s Substack HERE Check out Ericka’s website: HERE Ericka’s Wall Street Journal piece about Binge Drinking Learn more about J29 Coalition cohorts at J29Coalition.com

    55 min

  3. 28/12/2024

    David French’s Top 5 Stories To Shape Your New Year

    What can you expect from 2025?   From abuses of power to the health of millions, host Curtis Chang and “founding friend” David French explore five pivotal stories that will shape how tax dollars are spent, how immigration is addressed, and how governance unfolds in the coming year. The original Good Faith duo challenges listeners to remain steadfast in protecting the vulnerable and speaking the truth. Offering insights on issues impacting America and the world, they encourage reflection and action. As the new year approaches, David urges listeners to pray not necessarily for specific policy outcomes but for wisdom, the courage to oppose evil, and a resolute commitment to justice.   David’s Top 5: 5. January 6 pardons 4. What if RFK Jr. is confirmed? 3. What is the Republican stance on abortion? 2. Are mass deportations really coming? 1. The evolving situation in Ukraine   Make a year-end tax deductible gift to Redeeming Babel: https://redeemingbabel.org/donate/ Send your Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Resources or references mentioned in this episode: A Brief History of Post-World War II Asylum Law Presidential Pardon Power The Constitution of the United States (1787) Statement from U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) on his vote to impeach The Federalist Papers No. 51 (The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks and Balances Between the Different Departments)  The Federalist Papers No. 76 (the Appointing Power of the Executive) From John Adams to Massachusetts Militia, 11 October 1798 (letter) Job 21:7-17 “Why do the wicked prosper?” Karl Barth and True Practical Theology (blog post) Kash Patel’s ”enemies list” Abortion measures in Florida   More From David French: Read David French’s opinion pieces HERE Follow David French on Threads

    1h 2m

  4. 23/12/2024

    Is Andrew Peterson’s Wingfeather Saga More Than Kids’ Stuff?

    Reading to Make Sense of The World: The Wingfeather Saga   In this episode of Good Faith Presents: Reading to Make Sense of the World, Curtis Chang and author-professor Jessica Hooten Wilson dive into Andrew Peterson's Wingfeather Saga to explore why fantasy literature matters—and why it’s important for both children and adults. Together, they unpack some of the deep truths found in imaginative stories and discuss how these tales can shape our understanding of the world. They also share practical steps for making reading with your children a meaningful and transformative practice.   Make a year-end tax deductible gift to Redeeming Babel: https://redeemingbabel.org/donate/ Resources or references mentioned in this episode: Wingfeather Saga books Wingfeather Saga book club kits Wingfeather Saga television adaptation G.K. Chesterton’s “The Ethics of Elfland” from the larger work Orthodoxy  Walter Wangerin Jr.   More From Jessica Hooten Wilson: Jessica Hooten Wilson's website Explore Jessica’s books HERE Read articles and Essay by Jessica HERE

    16 min

  5. 21/12/2024

    Advent with Friends: Andrew Peterson and The Way of Love

    How does love show up in the creative recipe?   In the final episode of the Good Faith Advent series, host Curtis Chang is joined by Wingfeather Saga author and singer-songwriter Andrew Peterson to explore the theme of Advent love. Together, they discuss how love inspires and sustains creativity, emphasizing that "art at its best is a way of loving." Curtis and Andrew reflect on the creation of the Rabbit Room community, Andrew’s connection to the works of Lewis and Tolkien, and how art like the album Behold the Lamb of God exemplifies the power of sharing the creative process as an act of love. Prepare for Christmas with this heartfelt reminder from Peterson, “Jesus is God, and He loves you.”   Make a year-end tax deductible gift to Redeeming Babel: https://redeemingbabel.org/donate/ Send your Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Listen to Songs For the After Party, get sheet music, lyrics, and prayers for your church.   Other Advent Episodes: Choosing Hope When It feels Out of Reach (Sara Billups) Rethinking Heavenly Peace (Andy Crouch) Joy Is More Than A Feeling (with Chuck Mingo)   Referenced in This Episode: At Home in the Borderlands A talk by Andrew Peterson  Walter Wangerin Jr. A Prayer Book For Husbands (excerpt) by Walter Wangerin Jr. “The Brave One” by Andy Gullahorn The Borderlands by Roger Lloyd Living Into Focus by Aurthur Boers Adam Duritz (The Counting Crows) on songwriting Tolkien's Essay: On Fairy-stories Pit of Despair drawn by John Hendrix Behold the Lamb of God The Inklings  Culture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common Life by Makoto Fujimura George MacDonald "A Born Preacher" article by Robert H. Ellison Wingfeather Saga (animated series)   More From Andrew Peterson: Andrew Peterson's website The Rabbit Room Hutchmoot A Guide to the Work of Andrew Peterson

    1h 3m

  6. 14/12/2024

    Advent with Friends: Joy Is More Than Feeling Happy (with Chuck Mingo)

    Have you ever thought, “I’m happy to be in this with you, God”? In the third episode of the Good Faith Advent series, host Curtis Chang is joined by pastor and author Chuck Mingo to explore the true meaning of Advent joy. Together, they discuss how joy differs from fleeting happiness, and explain why joy deepens when shared with others. Curtis and Chuck also offer practical ways to nurture joy during life’s setbacks and “in-between” spaces. They suggest meaningful practices that can become joy-sustaining traditions, such as affirmations shared with loved ones and gratitude-centered journaling. Join this conversation and discover how joy can be cultivated and spread during the Advent season and beyond. Make a year-end tax deductible gift to Redeeming Babel: https://redeemingbabel.org/donate/ Send your Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Listen to Songs For the After Party, get sheet music, lyrics, and prayers for your church.   ENTER to win our Rabbit Room/Andrew Peterson Christmas Giveaway.   Other Advent Episodes: Choosing Hope When It feels Out of Reach (Sara Billups) Rethinking Heavenly Peace (Andy Crouch)   Referenced in This Episode: The Slaughter of the innocents The Flight of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph to Egypt The bombing of Martin Luther King, Jr's parsonage Black taxi drivers' role during the Montgomery bus boycott Handel’s Messiah (original) Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration Eyes On The Prize (PBS series) Reepicheep from the Chronicles of Narnia Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You (Amazon) The Songs of Zechariah & Mary Psalm 103   More From Chuck Mingo: Chuck’s work at Undivided Chuck’s work at Crossroads Church

    1h 2m

  7. 07/12/2024

    Advent with Friends: Rethinking Heavenly Peace (with Andy Crouch)

    What is Advent peace? Does it mean inner peace, world peace, or maybe peace with God and others? In this second episode of the Good Faith Advent series, Curtis Chang is joined by Good Faith contributor Andy Crouch to explore the true meaning of the peace promised by the coming of Jesus. Together, they challenge common assumptions about peace, using the historical context of Jesus' birth to scrutinize familiar Christmas messages. Curtis and Andy invite listeners to consider an Advent peace that acknowledges suffering and speaks into the hard realities of the holiday season—and everyday life. Make a year-end tax deductible gift to Redeeming Babel:  www.redeemingbabel.org/donate Send your Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Listen to Songs For the After Party, get sheet music, lyrics, and prayers for your church.   Referenced in This Episode: Watch Curtis and Sara Billups’ Advent conversation about hope Read about Pax Romana (Roman Peace) Explore Simeon’s words to Mary Read about the Wales Window of Birmingham, Alabama Buy & Read Fleming Rutledge’s The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ Read one woman’s account of the Camino de Santiago Read the story behind Silent Night Read the story behind O Little Town of Bethlehem Read about the Massacre of the Innocents Watch Curtis’ conversation with Amy Low Watch/Listen to The Lord Will Have His Way   Explore Andy Crouch’s work: Interact with Andy’s website Check out Andy’s work at Praxis Read Andy’s book: The Life We're Looking For

    1h 4m

  8. 30/11/2024

    Advent with Friends: Choosing Hope When It Feels Out of Reach (with Sara Billups)

    What is Advent hope, and how do we hold onto it when life feels overwhelming? In this first episode of a four-part Good Faith Advent series, Curtis Chang and author Sara Billups explore what true hope looks like for 21st-century Christians navigating consumer culture, climate anxiety, and widespread disillusionment with the church. Drawing on her experiences as a caregiver for her aging parents and as a Gen Xer shaped by the fundamentalism of the 1970s and 80s, Sara reflects on the Gospel story of Simeon, whose patient hope in the long-awaited birth of Jesus offers a timeless example for mid-lifers, millennials, and anyone yearning for hope in troubled times. With practical tips for sharing Advent’s meaning with children, this episode provides encouragement for the whole family. Make a year-end tax deductible gift to Redeeming Babel:  www.redeemingbabel.org/donate Send your Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Listen to Songs For the After Party, get sheet music, lyrics, and prayers for your church.   Referenced in This Episode: Kate Bowler Everything HAppens for A Reason and Other Lies Misgivings About Hal Lindsay’s “Planet Earth” by John Piper Engage with the Daily Office Use the Pray As You Go application Read The Morning Offering prayer Teaching Children The Examen Prayer Order a copy of Every Moment Holy Read The Benedictine Rules of Fidelity and Stability (PDF)   More From Sara Billups: Check out Sara Billups’ Bitter Scroll Substack Buy & read Orphaned Believers by Sara Billups Listen to the That's The Spirit podcast with Sara Billups and Morgan Page

    53 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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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
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