40% of all Americans will receive a diagnosis of cancer in their lifetime and practically every adult will know someone who already has. How do we talk about this reality? Nancy French, who recently was diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer, joins Curtis to talk about how we talk. In a wide ranging, vulnerable, and candid conversation, Nancy shares about topics like why she doesn’t personally find the “fight cancer” language helpful (even if it might be helpful for others); why people are uncomfortable talking about serious illness; how cancer can be both a horrible and beautiful experience at the same time; and more gems.   The After Party Book - Available for Pre-order Now!   The After Party Conference LIVE! on 4/19/24 in Washington DC - Early Bird Registration Here   ******   Illness as Metaphor by Susan Sontag   Why “war on cancer” metaphors may actually harm health (USC Study)   The Anxiety Opportunity by Curtis Chang  

Author and commentator David French discusses the impact of the media landscape on polarization. They explore the concept of 'bespoke realities' and the importance of diverse perspectives, community engagement, and human relationships in breaking free from echo chambers. Embracing pluralism in society and exploring a different perspective on politics are key points of discussion.

How are Christians supposed to think, feel, and act as they walk by a homeless person? As they drive through an impoverished neighborhood and pass by its residents? Our reactions will be strongly influenced by how we answer the question, “Why? Why are these people poor?” To wrestle with this question, Curtis is joined by the leading scholar on American poverty today, Matthew Desmond, author of Poverty, by America. Together, they explore why most Americans are missing the full answer – and the special responsibility of Christians to live out the Biblical answer.    Send us your stories about how you’re living out “Good Faith” in your everyday life. We want to hear from you and we may reach out to you to be featured in our Campfire Stories!    Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond   Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond   End Poverty USA   What does the Bible say about poverty? (from World Vision)  

Andy Crouch questions the narrative of Western culture becoming increasingly post-Christian. He explores the decline of religious belief, the potential renewal of belief in something beyond us, and the hunger for God in Western culture. The importance of reexamining our understanding of the Gospel and deepening our hunger for God through music, nature, and relationships is also discussed.

David French, founding friend, joins Curtis to discuss the moral aftershocks of Gaza in the spheres of war and free speech. They explore the principles of just ad bellum and just in bellum, the moral complexities of war from a Christian perspective, and the importance of institutional accountability. They also delve into the disturbance in the moral practice of free speech on college campuses and the need to protect free speech and uphold American pluralism.

James Cham of Bloomberg Beta and John Kim of the Karamaan Group discuss the spiritual trajectory of AI. They explore AI's distinction from previous technology, the importance of responsibility, the redemptive potential of AI, learning from biblical resources, and choosing a path in the tech industry.

Tim Alberta, author of The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism, discusses the descent of the evangelical church into political idolatry, the dangerous response of congregants to their pastors, a misleading narrative of a Christian nation under siege, strategies to empower the less extreme majority, the importance of addressing church scandals, and the author's personal relationship with his pastor father and unique writing style.

Reflecting on the Capitol insurrection, taking responsibility, decay of institutions, preserving democracy, and setting achievable goals for the New Year are interesting topics discussed in this thought-provoking podcast.

David French, author and commentator, joins the hosts to reflect on the past year with a focus on humility and hope. They discuss the complexity of the world, the decline of marriageable males in African-American communities, and the danger of losing hope by solely focusing on national politics. They also touch on the fragility of the political system in 2024 and express gratitude for listeners' support.

Climate change is a major long term threat to our world. Yet, we find very few evangelical Christians voices or mass engagement on this issue. Why this disturbing gap? To explore this question, Curtis is joined by Bruce Huber who teaches about environmental law as Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame. Together, they explore the deep reasons why many Christians struggle even to make proper sense of climate change.   Laudato Si' -- Pope Francis's 2015 encyclical on "Care for our Common Home"   The website of Jonathan Haidt -- see especially "The Righteous Mind"   The website of the IPCC -- the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which acts as a sponsor of and clearinghouse for climate research   An accessible book about carbon taxation, "The Case for a Carbon Tax," by Prof. Shi-Ling Hsu of Florida State University