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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.
Episodes
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Welcoming the Stranger: Myal Greene on the Church and the Global Refugee Crisis
A Christian Case For Why Refugees Matter Host Curtis Chang sits down with Myal Greene, President & CEO of World Relief, to discuss the global refugee crisis…
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Jessica Hooten Wilson on Isolation and the Misuse of Power in Shakespeare's The Tempest
Wrestling with Shakespeare, Faith, and the Limits of Technology Host Curtis Chang and Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson—Fletcher Jones Chair of Great Books at…
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David French on Revival, Revolution, and the Future of American Christianity
How Are Cultural Shifts Making Evangelical Trends Look Like Revival? Good Faith "founding friend" David French joins Curtis Chang for a powerful conversation…
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Sara Billups Explores 'Nervous Systems' and How to Build a Non-Anxious Life
Can We Move From Fear to a Holy Indifference That Teaches Peace and Presence? Seattle-based writer Sara Billups joins host Curtis Chang to explore how faith…
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When Fear Comes to Church: Pastor Paco Amador on ICE Raids and the Call to Love Our Neighbors
What Does Faith Demand in an Age of ICE Raids? In this first episode in an on-going series on immigration in America, host Curtis Chang talks with Pastor Luis…
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David French Asks: What the Heck Is a Christian Nationalist? (CLASSIC)
How Thin Is the Line Between Patriotism and Nationalism? Curtis Chang and David French take a hard look at the rise of Christian nationalism and its growing…
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Reflecting on the Beatitudes: Prayer for the Church, Our Nation, and Each Other
Join Curtis Chang, host of the Good Faith Podcast, along with co-leaders Chuck Mingo, Sarah Billups, Russell Moore, Kaitlyn Schiess, and Mark Turman, as they…
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A.J. Swoboda: A Teachable Spirit In Today's Divided World
Can Our Enemies Teach Us Anything? A.J. Swoboda joins the Good Faith podcast to unpack how cultivating a teachable spirit and practicing true discipleship…
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Elizabeth Neumann on Violence Prevention, Safety, & True Security
How Is Radicalization A Risk in Online Spaces? Host Curtis Chang sits down with Elizabeth Neumann, former DHS counterterrorism leader, to explore the rise of…
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David French on Political Violence in America and Charlie Kirk's Assassination
What Does Charlie Kirk's Murder Reveal About Extremism and Division? Host Curtis Chang sits down with Good Faith "founding friend" and New York Times writer…
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C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters, and Emily Wilson on Women's Spiritual Battles
Modern Challenges of Self-Worth and Lies Host Curtis Chang talks with author and women's ministry leader Emily Wilson about faith, motherhood, and battling the…
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Dr. Alison Cook Confronts Shame, Inner Critics, & Competing Emotions
Why Is Your Inner Life So Complicated? Host Curtis Chang and therapist Dr. Alison Cook connect dive into conversation about the intersection of Christian…
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Daniel's Campfire Story: Building Bridges in a Divided America
We Can Find Common Ground Even in Washington, D.C. Good Faith's series of Campfire Stories invites listeners to hear how ordinary people are living out…
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The Epstein Files, Conspiracy Theories, and the Church with Emily Belz & Pete Wehner
From Jeffrey Epstein to QAnon, Why Do Conspiracies Thrive in Churches? The Atlantic's Pete Wehner, Christianity Today's Emily Belz, and host Curtis Chang dive…
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John Kasich on Suffering, Truth, and the Power of Local Faith Communities
Faithful Actions and a Blueprint for Societal Healing Former Ohio Governor John Kasich joins Curtis Chang on the Good Faith Podcast to share how character…
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Dr. Curt Thompson: Is God Still Good When the Pain Doesn't Go Away?
Suffering's Transformative Power in Faith and Mental Health What if suffering isn't the enemy—but the doorway to beauty, connection, and hope? Psychiatrist Dr…
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Gaza, the U.S., and Political Divides with Nathan Stock
Finding Common Ground in a Divided World What can strife in Israel and Palestine teach us about America's own political polarization? Host Curtis Chang sits…
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Redefining Neighbor and the Fight Against Poverty with Gisele Garraway
Empathy and Empowerment in Economic Challenges What if economic justice isn't about charity—but solidarity and investment? Harvard MBA Giselle Garraway shares…
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David French & Russell Moore: Superman Isn't Just a Movie, He's a Mirror of America
Is Superman Woke—or Just Wonderfully Human? Can a superhero cut through the world's chaos better than a political debate or another sermon? New York Times…
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David French: Jordan Peterson, Young Men, & Virtuous Masculinity
What Role Does Jordan Peterson Play in Shaping Young Men's Views on Masculinity? Host Curtis Chang teams up with "founding friend" and New York Times columnist…
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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…
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Beth Moore: Spiritual Resets in a Chaotic World
Navigating Spiritual Disruption, Denominational Shifts, and Starting Over What happens when your spiritual home no longer fits—and life threatens to spiral?…
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Andy Crouch: Radical Loyalty In Our Fractured World
Finding the Biblical Ruth and Boaz In Today's Culture of Confusion What does an ancient love story have to say about modern chaos? Host Curtis Chang and Good…
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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…
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Andy's Campfire Story: An ER Doctor's Path to Belonging
Inspired by the Good Faith podcast, ER doctor Andy embarks on a transformative journey from the high-stakes of the emergency room to a profound spiritual…
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Ray Ortlund: Where Is God When We Are at Rock Bottom?
How do you hold on to faith when life falls apart? Pastor and author Ray Ortlund joins host Curtis Chang for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about…
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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…
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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…
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David French Goes Back to School with Gen Z
Professor French Tells What Gen Z Can Teach All of Us! What happens when one of America's top legal minds steps back into the classroom—only to be schooled by…
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Dan Allender: Trauma, Trust, and the Truth About Marriage
How Do We Overcome the Hidden Forces Behind Marital Challenges? How does your relationships—or even your parents' marriage—shape the way you see beauty…
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Race, Real Estate, and the Los Angeles Fires with Jasmin Shupper
How does the legacy of racial covenants impact housing equity and even fire recovery? Host Curtis Chang welcomes Jasmin Shupper, visionary founder and CEO of…
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Trump, Faith, and the First 100 Days with David French and Russell Moore
Is there a Christian response to our divided country? Host Curtis Chang is joined by David French and Russell Moore to unpack what Trump's agenda and executive…
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Andy Crouch: Political Crisis, Contempt, & the Fruit of the Spirit
How should Christians engage with political power in a divided world? Contributor Andy Crouch joins Curtis Chang to trace a path from the courage of the early…
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Flannery O'Connor's A Prayer Journal: Through the Darkness Toward Redemption
Can Literary Wisdom Counter Despair and Deepen Your Faith? In this episode of Good Faith Presents: Reading to Make Sense of the World, Curtis Chang and…
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Douglas McKelvey Uncovers the Divine in Everyday Moments
How Can Mundane Moments Become Sacred Acts? Host Curtis Chang welcomes Every Moment Holy author Douglas McKelvey for a special Holy Week conversation about how…
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The Spiritual Renaissance of Monastic Practices with Jared Patrick Boyd
Could modern monasticism and its role in today's church revitalize your faith? Host Curtis Chang welcomes pastor and modern-day monastic Jared Boyd to explore…
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Foreign Aid Cuts and Innovative Stewardship with Dana & Bill Wichterman
How Can We Create Faith-Driven Solutions for a World in Need? Host Curtis Chang sits down with Dana Wichterman, a former USAID and Department of Commerce…
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Curtis Chang Answers Your Questions: Deconstruction, Worship Across Divides, and Life After Death
Thanks to your questions, Good Faith listeners are the guests of this episode that's meant to spark spiritual insights and challenge church norms. From queries…
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Navigating Anxiety in Political Storms with Steve Cuss
How can we stay grounded in an anxious political climate? Leadership anxiety expert Steve Cuss joins the Good Faith Podcast to help us navigate Trump's…
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David French: Has America's Role in the World Changed Forever? and Your Questions
Radical shifts in the United States are sending shockwaves abroad. Host Curtis Chang welcomes back "founding friend" David French to examine how Trump's…
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Pete Wehner: Navigating Political Exile, Faith, and Identity
Everyone wants love and community in a fractured world. What happens when they are lost? Host Curtis Chang and Pete Wehner, a columnist for The Atlantic and…
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Mike's Campfire Story: Three Questions and the Truth
Good Faith inspires a campus pastor to create a more meaningful worship experience that drills down hope and gratitude by asking three simple questions. Good…
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Jonathan Rauch: An Atheist Rethinks Secular & Christian America
What is the hidden influence of Christianity in American society—and what happens if it disappears? Host Curtis Chang sits down with Jonathan Rauch, senior…
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Mike Cosper: Unveiling Church Abuse
Move From toxicity to trust, healing, and renewed faith. Host Curtis Chang and Mike Cosper, creator of "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" investigate the…
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Redeeming a Wrongful Conviction
What do true faith and forgiveness look like in the face of wrongful conviction? Host Curtis Chang is joined by award-winning journalist Barbara Bradley…
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David French: Checks, Balances, and the New Trump Era
What Is the Faithful Response to Rising Authoritarianism? New York Times columnist and "founding friend" David French joins host Curtis Chang to explore the…
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Adam Kinzinger Defends Democracy and Embraces Biblical Hope
Are you looking for an example of leadership and hope in turbulent times? Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins host Curtis Chang for a conversation on…
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Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451: Hopeful Futures in Dystopian Narratives
Can Reading Lead to Freedom, Connection, and Hope? In this episode of Good Faith Presents: Reading to Make Sense of the World, Curtis Chang and…
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Resetting Our Minds: Andy Crouch on Technology's Grip
Are smartphones destroying a generation? Host Curtis Chang unwraps the complexities of smartphone culture in a candid discussion with Good Faith contributor…
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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…
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Resetting Your Faith: Exploring the Strength of Biblical Mothers (with Tara Edelschick & Kathy Tuan-MacLean)
In this New Year bonus episode, host Curtis Chang explores themes of motherhood and spiritual growth with authors Tara Edelschick and Kathy Tuan-MacLean…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…