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. 3 DAYS AGO

    Resetting Love: Harrison Scott Key's Journey After Adultery

    What turns a story of infidelity into forgiveness and healing? Host Curtis Chang leads a discussion with acclaimed author and humorist Harrison Scott Key that explores what happens when betrayal shatters the foundation of a marriage. Key shares his deeply personal journey of discovering his wife's affair and deciding whether to rebuild or walk away. Drawing from his book, How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever, Chang and Key offer heartfelt insights on forgiveness, healing, and the transformative power of storytelling. Discover how humor, spiritual growth, and nurturing relationships—like tending a garden—can turn life’s darkest moments into opportunities for resilience and renewal. Download our free January Reset Guide Send your Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org     Referenced in This Episode: The World's Largest Man by Harrison Scott Key Soaring Higher Thoughts on G.K. Chesterton’s most famous quote   More From Harrison Scott Key: Order a copy of How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Review: How To Stay Married (The Gospel Coalition) Harrison Scott Key's website Harrison Scott Key on Instagram Books for purchase by Harrison Scott Key Learn more about George Fox Talks Learn more about J29 Coalition cohorts at J29Coalition.com   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter

    55 min
  2. JAN 11

    John Mark Comer: Resetting Our Relationship With God

    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   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up:  Redeeming Babel Newsletter

    1h 1m
  3. JAN 4

    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
  4. 12/28/2024

    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
  5. 12/21/2024

    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. 12/14/2024

    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
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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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