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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. 5d ago

    N.T. Wright: Our Anxious World Needs Isaiah

    Can We Find Hope Without Pretending the World Is Fine?   Biblical scholar N. T. Wright joins Curtis Chang on the Good Faith podcast to explore Isaiah's message for weary Christians, everyday work, and hope beyond politics. Drawing on his book Into the Heart of Isaiah, Wright explains how God's promises to Israel find fulfillment in Jesus and shape the church's calling today. They discuss waiting on God, serving faithfully in secular workplaces, and why churches and businesses alike can become "Towers of Babel." Wright also challenges comparisons between Donald Trump and King Cyrus.   02:37 - N.T. Wright and the Old Testament? 06:03 - Reading Isaiah Through Three Lenses 08:51 - Waiting on the Lord in Isaiah 40:31 15:22 - Finding Faith in Delayed Answers 19:11 - Discovering Isaiah's Literary Unity 28:45 - Isaiah's Struggle and Perseverance 33:00 - What Does Isaiah Say About Secular Work? 43:26 - King Cyrus and Political Misappropriation 48:01 - Isaiah's Message of Comfort and Hope   Find more resource for this episode HERE Sign up  for The After Party course   Mentioned in This Episode: N.T. Wright's Into the Heart of Isaiah: The Meaning and Message of Isaiah 40–55 N.T. Wright's The Case for the Psalms: Why They Are Essential C. S. Lewis's Space Trilogy T. S. Eliot's The Four Quartets: A Poem "God's Time Is Best" performed by the Netherlands Bach Society   Scriptures: Isaiah 40–55 (ESV) Isaiah 40:31 (ESV) Isaiah 49:4 (ESV) Isaiah 52:7–12 (ESV) Isaiah 52:13–53:12 (ESV) Isaiah 54 (ESV) Isaiah 44:28 - 45:7 (ESV) Luke 2:22–38 (ESV) John 1:1–18 (ESV) John 1 (ESV) Genesis 1 (ESV) Psalm 8 (ESV) Romans 12–13 (ESV)   More from N.T. Wright: N.T. Wright Online N.T. Wright's Speaking engagements N.T. Wright's books (Amazon)   Past Conversations with N.T. Wright: Good Faith ep. 207: N.T. Wright Explains Ephesians: The Church, Christian Nationalism, & the Armor of God Good Faith ep. 128: The Unseen Spiritual Powers Shaping Our World (with N.T. Wright)   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 29

    Adam Kinzinger: Where Are the Good Candidates?

    Why Does Politics Reward the Wrong People?   Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins Curtis Chang on the Good Faith podcast to discuss the 2026 midterm elections, political corruption, and how Christians can evaluate political leaders. Kinzinger argues that character is revealed when leaders put public responsibility ahead of personal comfort—even when it means challenging their own party. Drawing on his vote to impeach Donald Trump and his service on the January 6 committee, he explores what restoring congressional accountability requires. They also discuss why principled candidates struggle to stay in office and how Christians can oppose harmful actions while loving their enemies and praying for political opponents.   02:33 - What Is the Meaning of Heroism? 04:34 - Models of Courage for Congress 09:54 - Faith and the January 6 Impeachment Vote 14:08 - Adam's Midterm Elections Predictions 17:55 - The Other Side of the "God Gap" 22:51 - Avoiding Political Idolatry 25:18 - The Impacts of Redistricting on Congressional Careers 29:00 - Cross-Partisan Alliances and Democratic Principles 31:24 - Are There Candidates Who Understand the Stakes? 36:21 - How Does Political Corruption Work? 42:32 - Adam's Guide to Assessing Character and Examining Records 46:45 - Is There Hope for Congress? 52:37 - Praying for Political Enemies   Find more resource for this episode HERE Sign up  for The After Party course   Mentioned in this episode: Listen to Good Faith episode 255: David French: What Christians Should Want on Election Night Adam Kinzinger's That's What Heroes Do Adam Kinzinger's Substack Newsletter & Podcast  Adam Kinzinger's 2024 Democratic National Convention Speech (transcript) Listen to Good Faith episode 163: "Adam Kinzinger Defends Democracy and Embraces Biblical Hope" Check out The After Party   Scriptures:  Matthew 5:43–45 (ESV) Psalm 119:105 (ESV)  Matthew 6:10 (ESV)  1 Corinthians 15:20–23 (ESV)  Matthew 5–7 (ESV)   More From Adam Kinzinger: Adam Kinzinger's Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country Adam Kinzinger's Country First Movement   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 22

    Alister McGrath: Does It Matter if Christianity Is Rational?

    Can We Speak About Jesus's Transforming Power Without Reducing It To a Consumer Product?   You can believe Christianity is true and still wonder what difference it makes. Theologian and former atheist Alister McGrath joins Curtis Chang to discuss Rethinking Christianity and why conversations about faith need to address meaning, purpose, and hope alongside rational belief. They explore the danger of reducing Christianity to self-help, the limits of intellectual answers to suffering, and how Jesus' suffering speaks to people in their darkest moments. Curtis also shares his experience of anxiety and depression as they consider how truth, lived experience, and Christian friendship can sustain faith.   02:34 - Why Won't Christianity Stay Buried? 04:43 - Dr. McGrath's Journey from Atheism to Christianity 07:11 - From Debating Atheism to Addressing Meaning 15:30 - Consumerism, Relevance, and Losing Christianity's Story 19:19 - How Can We Find Purpose and Flourish in Faith? 23:46 - The Limits of Apologetic Answers to Suffering 30:43 - Explaining the Trinity 33:09 - Preaching to the Choir and Finding Companions   Find this episode on our website: Good Faith episode 256  Sign up  for The After Party course   Mentioned in This Episode: Dr. McGrath's Rethinking Christianity: A Thoughtful Guide to a Life-Changing Faith C.S. Lewis's The Problem of Pain Henri Blocker's Evil and the Cross More about C.S. Lewis's conversion More about Dorothy L. Sayers More about Alvin Plantinga Dr. McGrath Debates Richard Dawkins Dr. McGrath Debates Christopher Hitchens Dr. McGrath Debates Daniel Dennett   Scriptures: John 4:1–42 (ESV) John 10:10 (ESV) Psalm 23 (ESV) Matthew 7:24–27 (ESV)   More From Dr. McGrath: Professor Alister McGrath at the University of Oxford  Alister McGrath's website Alister McGrath's books   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. Oct 15

    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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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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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