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Good Faith
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    David French: What Christians Should Want on Election Night

    Will the Midterms Be a Tourniquet, a Cure, or Something Else Entirely?   Does who wins Congress matter? What happens to American democracy after the midterms may be up for grabs. Good Faith "founding friend" and New York Times columnist David French joins Curtis Chang to look beyond the 2026 midterm scoreboard and explore what the elections could mean for presidential power, political extremism, and the church's public witness. They discuss the limits of congressional checks on President Trump, the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton, and why restoring trust requires more than a partisan victory. David and Curtis also offer practical ways Christians can move to active participation—and a call to pray for justice, repentance, and reconciliation.   01:28 - David Forecasts the Midterms 06:45 - Can a Democratic Congress Check the President? 13:10 - The Republican Party's Future and Moderate Candidates 17:48 - Institutional Damage and Constitutional Checks 22:47 - Election Integrity and the Risk of Close Results 30:22 - The Need to Move from Spectatorship to Participation 35:50 - Speaking Up in Evangelical Churches 41:08 - Is Texas a Signal for Faith and Politics? 46:23 - Why Do Candidates Like Adam Kinzinger Struggle? 51:03 - David's Call to Prayer   Find this episode on our website: Good Faith episode 255 Sign up  for The After Party course   Mentioned in This Episode: Good Faith ep. 252: David French: Can We Trust the Supreme Court? David French's The 'God Gap' Is Narrowing in Texas  Virginia debate Ratifying Convention: Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1  Congressal authority to judge its members' elections/qualifications: Article I, Section 5 Learn more about The After Party course   Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:7 (ESV) 1 Timothy 2:1–2 (ESV)   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   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

  2. Oct 8

    John Mark Comer: Does the Church Need a Quiet Revolution?

    Escaping the Digital Age Where Noise Is Our Destiny   What if the noise filling your life is drowning out God's voice? John Mark Comer joins Curtis Chang to discuss his book  Into the Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise and how churches can offer refuge from digital overload, what the Desert Fathers and Mothers teach about faith and power, and why contemplative prayer sustains public engagement. John Mark and Curtis do a deep dive into the relationship between contemplative prayer, political engagement, and faithful public witness. Along the way, John Mark offers gentle, practical ways to begin making room for God—even if sitting still feels impossible.   02:27 - How do we talk about silence in a noisy age? 06:19 - "Quiet time" versus quiet presence 10:52 - Why does solitude matter for active people? 15:34 - Is solitude essential to discipleship? 23:11 - Noisy churches and quieter worship 30:01 - Silence, politics, and public witness  37:40 - The Desert Fathers, Constantine, the church & empire 43:45 - Solitude and confronting demonic thoughts 50:32 - Starting a practice of quiet & finding joy in God   Sign up  for The After Party course   Mentioned in This Episode: John Mark Comer's Into the Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise More about Martin Laird More about Dallas Willard & spiritual disciplines Richard Foster's list of spiritual disciplines Adele Ahlberg Calhoun's Spiritual Disciplines Handbook BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything Howard Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited Howard Thurman's Meditations of the Heart Scriptures: Luke 5:15–16 (ESV) Psalm 46 (ESV) Matthew 4:1–11 and Luke 4:1–13 (ESV) Jude 9 (ESV) Colossians 1:27 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (ESV) More From John Mark Comer: Explore John Mark's website  Listen to John Mark's podcast Find John Mark on Instagram Watch John Mark on YouTube   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

  3. Oct 1

    Sharon McMahon: Democracy Starts at Home

    Can the Next Generation Do Politics Better Than We Have?   Being angry on the internet isn't activism. So what actually makes a difference? Sharon McMahon, "America's government teacher" and author of The Small and the Mighty and host of the Preamble podcast, joins Curtis Chang to explore how we can help the next generation do politics better and build a healthier democracy in the process. They discuss raising engaged citizens, choosing character over party loyalty, and loving our neighbors—even when they're our enemies. With the midterms approaching, Sharon offers a practical path from political frustration to local civic engagement, reminding us that hope begins with believing our actions matter.   00:54 - Welcome and Why Civic Formation Matters 05:53 - Norm Mineta and Modeling Public Service  09:27 - Teaching Young People to Vote Thoughtfully  14:21 - Can Civic Engagement Form Character? 18:04 - Choosing a Community Focus 23:55 - Loving Enemies Without Accepting Harm 34:04 - Helping College Students Speak Up 38:30 - Civic Education During a Constitutional Crisis  41:26 - Is Hope an Active Choice? 43:55 - Helping One Person at a Time   Apply  to be Good Faith's next Director of Marketing Sign up  for The After Party course   Mentioned in This Episode: Sharon McMahon's The Small and the Mighty Sharon McMahon's We Are Mighty More about Norman Mineta Executive Order 9066: Resulting in Japanese-American Incarceration (1942) Read the Constitution and the Preamble (transcript)   Scriptures: Matthew 22:34-40 and Matthew 5:43-48 (ESV) Matthew 6:10 (ESV)   More From Sharon McMahon: Sharon McMahon's website Sharon McMahon's The Preamble podcast Sharon McMahon's The Preamble Newsletter   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

  4. Sep 24

    David French: Can We Trust the Supreme Court?

    What Happens When Power, Politics, and Judges Collide? (Spoiler: It's Complicated)   Host Curtis Chang and New York Times columnist David French ask how much Americans can rely on the Supreme Court if the 2026 midterms are contested. They discuss the constitutional limit on presidential terms and why a disputed House race could expose the limits of judicial power. French explains why he remains hopeful about the highest court in the land despite political pressure, and shares his concerns about the conservative Christian legal movement. They also ask Christians: How can you love your neighbors when a court ruling causes harm?   03:19 - The Most Relevant Supreme Court Ruling of 2026 10:26 - Risks of the Upcoming Midterm Elections  13:16 - The Threat of Exploiting Legal Confusion 20:10 - Internal Relationships Within the Supreme Court 27:12 - The Influence of Personal Experience on Court Decisions 31:45 - The Conservative Christian Legal Movement's Influence 38:31 - Practicing the Second Greatest Commandment 46:10 - How to Pray for the Supreme Court   Apply  to be Good Faith's next Director of Marketing Sign up  for The After Party course   Mentioned in This Episode: David French's article The Fix Was Almost In Listen to the Supreme Court: argument audio The Supreme Court's tariff ruling The Constitution's Twenty-Second Amendment More about: Missouri Supreme Court and congressional maps Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics: The Dobbs Leak as an Illustration of the Impasse Between Legal Ethics and Reality Washington Post: Why a lawyer who launched the Christian legal movement believes it's gone astray Read about Toyosaburo Korematsu v. United States   Scriptures: Mark 12:31 (ESV)   More From David French: David French's New York Times pieces HERE David French's Advisory Opinions podcast Follow David French on Threads   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

  5. Sep 17

    Andy Crouch: Why Is AI Coming for My College Degree?

    Your "Safe" College Major May Be an AI Dead End   Could AI make your college degree obsolete while making your plumber more valuable? Curtis Chang and Andy Crouch explore how artificial intelligence is disrupting higher education and the future of work—and why skilled trades and embodied human abilities may be safer bets. They also examine the rise of AI therapy and explain why chatbots can offer useful advice but can never replace human connection, spiritual community, and forgiveness.   02:36 - Declaring Personal Educational Backgrounds 13:26 - The Risk of "Cutting Edge" Education  15:37 - Computer Science: A Good Bet Turned Bad? 19:49 - Advice for Today's College Students 27:11 - The Role of a Teacher in the AI Age 30:54 - What About First-Generation American Students 35:27 - The Value of Skilled Trades 38:08 - The Intellectual Life of the Working Class 42:38 - The Real-World Value of Skilled Professionals 44:26 - What About AI as a Mental Health Tool? 47:35 - The Limits of AI in Providing Human Connection   Apply  to be Good Faith's next Director of Marketing Sign up  for The After Party course       Mentioned in This Episode: Notre Dame's DELTA: Human Formation in the Age of AI Jean Lee Latham's Carry On, Mr. Bowditch Jonathan Rose's The Intellectual Life of the British Working Classes Matthew Loftus' Resisting Therapy Culture Good Faith episode 245: When Mental Health Goes Too Far with Matthew Loftus RAND study: Use of Generative AI for Mental Health Advice Among US Adolescents and Young Adults Ronald Heifetz's adaptive-leadership framework   More From Andy Crouch: Check out Andy's website Check out Andy's work at Praxis Read Andy's book: The Life We're Looking For Read Andy's book The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

  6. Sep 10

    The Homeland Security Trap? with Russell Moore & Elizabeth Neumann

    What America Learned, Feared, and Forgot After 9/11   Former Trump White House security expert Elizabeth Neumann and theologian Russell Moore join Curtis Chang to consider whether America is safer—or simply more afraid—25 years after 9/11. They examine the war with Iran, immigration enforcement, domestic extremism, government overreach, and the church's complicity in fear-driven efforts. Together, they ask how Christians can confront legitimate threats without surrendering to fear, offering civic engagement, moral courage, and faithful "small refusals" to conform as a way forward.   03:14 - A 25-Year Review of Homeland Security 06:22 - A Theological View on "Homeland Security" 09:55 - How Do We Evaluate the War with Iran? 19:34 - Should Christians Trust the State? 24:01 - The Public's Disengagement from Government 28:54 - The Church's Role in Local Justice 33:59 - The Rise of Domestic Terrorism 40:52 - Is the Church Complicit in Fear Mongering? 42:29-  Russell's Counsel for Pastors: Small Refusals 44:39 - The Personal Cost of Opposing Government Overreach 48:22 - When Lament and Hope Are the Same Thing   Apply  to be Good Faith's next Director of Marketing Register  for Calvin University's Wisdom in the Age of AI Conference 2026 Sign up  for The After Party course   Mentioned in This Episode: Elizabeth Neumann's Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Marking the 25th Anniversary George W. Bush White House's the Department of Homeland Security executive Summary More about National Immigration Forum Wendell Berry's  "A Statement Against the War in Vietnam" from The Long-Legged House   Scriptures: Hebrews 11:13–16 ESV Jeremiah 29:7 ESV 1 Samuel 8 ESV Romans 12–13 ESV Isaiah 8:11–13 ESV Romans 8:24–27 ESV   More From Elizabeth Neumann: Elizabeth Neumann's website   More From Russell Moore: Russell Moore's Substack Read Russell Moore's article The Trump-Era Laughter at Immigrant Suffering Is Deforming Our Souls Sign up for Russell Moore's weekly newsletter Moore to the Point   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

  7. Sep 3

    Has the Modern Slave Trade Met Its Match? with Gary Haugen

    Miracles, Heartbreak, and the Fight Against Human Trafficking   Nearly 50 million people remain trapped in modern slavery—but International Justice Mission founder Gary Haugen believes it could end in our lifetime. He joins host Curtis Chang to explore how IJM fights human trafficking by transforming broken justice systems, where God is amid horrific evil and patient prayer, and how Christians can stop watching from the sidelines and join the fight.   02:23 - The Evolution of IJM's Strategy of Strengthening Local Justice Systems 08:30 - US Complicity in Global Slavery 13:48 - The Impact of Unpredictable US Government Action  18:24 - Is Their a Contradiction in Evangelical Support? 24:23 - The Role of Miracles in Fighting Evil 28:56 - Waiting For Prayers to Be Answered  33:51 - The Dangers of Christian Hero Worship 45:26 - A Call to Action Against Modern Day Slavery   To give to Good Faith: https://goodfaith.org/donate   Mentioned in This Episode: Gary Haugen's biography IJM's work fighting trafficking and slavery IJM's response to the State Department funding pause U.S. State Department Trafficking in Persons Report Global Estimates of Modern Slavery Child trafficking and forced labor on Ghana's Lake Volta Good Faith episode 224: Francis Collins and Kristine Torjesen   Scriptures: Matthew 5:16 (ESV) Matthew 25:14–30 (ESV)   International Justice Mission: Get involved with IJM Pray with IJM Support IJM's advocacy work IJM resources for churches   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

  8. Aug 27

    What the Heck Is a Democratic Socialist? with David French

    Untangling America's Socialist Fever and Fear   Host Curtis Chang and Good Faith "founding friend" David French ask whether democratic socialism is your grandparents' socialism, the left's answer to MAGA, or something more sinister. They unpack what Christians should make of its growing influence by exploring the DSA, economic inequality, America's national debt, the influence of Big Tech, and why Christians who feel politically homeless still have an obligation to stay engaged.   00:44 - Introduction to Democratic Socialism 02:19 - Can We Define a Democratic Socialist? 04:04 - Should Socialism Scare Us? 08:39 - Is the DSA the Left's MAGA? 17:38 - The Electoral Risk of Extremism 21:21 - Is There a Theological Take on Socialism? 25:19 - Has Debt Seized the Means of Production? 28:45 - Policy Must Be Effective, Not Just Well-Intentioned 33:13 - The Role of Economics in Moral Reasoning 34:19 - The Homeless Political Middle 36:43 - The Legitimate Grievances Fueling Extremism  42:08 - Socialism and the Threat of Big Tech 43:52 - The Presumption of Socialism and Economic Freedom 47:13 - Encouragement for the Politically Homeless   To give to Good Faith: https://goodfaith.org/donate   Mentioned in This Episode: Ten Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Arguments for Socialism and Why They're Wrong (CATO Institute) Hasan Piker: What You Need to Know (Anti-Defamation League) Pope Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum (the basis for solidarity and subsidiarity) Congressional Budget Office: the federal debt / long-term budget outlook What is the Federal Debt right now? (Peter G. Peterson Foundation) Noah Smith: No one knows how much the government can borrow David French's How Can America Be So Miserable When It's So Rich? Starlink in the Russian-Ukrainian war More about labor leader Eugene Debs More about 20th Century economist Friedrich August Hayek   Scriptures: Proverbs 22:7 (ESV) 1 Kings 19:18 (ESV) Romans 11:4 (ESV)   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   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

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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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    2021 - 2026
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