Good Faith

Host Curtis Chang and “founding friend” David French engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the relationship between Democrats and Republican Evangelicals. With a nuanced exploration into topics like the “God Gap,” they shed light on why Democrats frequently fail to grasp the perspectives and values of Evangelicals. Also in this episode, David and Curtis address the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas and explain whether or not their views on the conflict have changed amidst the widening devastation.   Bring The After Party course to your church or small group!    Join David French,  Russell Moore and Curtis on 4/19/24 in Washington DC for a live day-long version of our After Party course. Learn more & buy tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-after-party-live-tickets-836892757767?aff=GoodFaithPod   Join the Redeeming Babel Team! https://redeemingbabel.org/we-are-hiring/   Pre-order The After Party Book by Curtis Chang & Nancy French (available on Amazon)   Check out David’s work at https://www.nytimes.com/by/david-french

In this thought-provoking episode, public theologian and The After Party partner Russell Moore explores the need for pastors to equip themselves and their congregations for the distinctive challenges of a presidential election featuring repeat candidates and all new potential for national drama. Russell and Curtis also offer valuable insights into the role of faith communities in fostering both political discernment and public witness as they answer questions from pastors and church leaders.   Bring The After Party course to your church or small group!    Join David French,  Russell Moore and Curtis on 4/19/24 in Washington DC for a live day-long version of our After Party course. Learn more & buy tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-after-party-live-tickets-836892757767?aff=GoodFaithPod   Join the Redeeming Babel Team! https://redeemingbabel.org/we-are-hiring/   Pre-order The After Party Book by Curtis Chang & Nancy French (available on Amazon)   Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America (available on Amazon)  

Michael Wear challenges the disconnect between spiritual disciplines and politics, advocating for using politics as a tool to express love for others. The discussion explores how spiritual disciplines can form us for healthier politics and our political engagement should reflect the values of love and virtue. Emphasizing the importance of hope, humility, and understanding in breaking political polarization, the conversation highlights the need to integrate faith with public service for holistic spiritual growth.

Exploring anxiety and politics in the 2024 election, the podcast delves into personal journeys of managing anxiety within church communities. It emphasizes reframing perceptions, forming discipleship in politically polarized contexts, and the importance of relational practices in activism. The discussion highlights ethical teachings in Christian politics and the role of pastors in guiding congregations through anxious states towards unity.

Our outer world – our politics, our society, our organizations, even our local community and families  – can be enormously complex and even chaotic at times. How do we make sense of all that happens around us? Author and therapist Alison Cook joins Curtis to explore a key strategy: exploring our inner world. They discuss why grasping our inner complexity is critical to properly understanding our external world. This rich discussion covers the theological reasons for this process, as well as many practical steps on how to get started in this inner journey.   We're having a party and we'd love for our Good Faith listeners to come! We'll be joined by good friends David French and Russell Moore for a live day-long version of our After Party course as we chart a path towards better Christian politics. Learn more & buy tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-after-party-live-tickets-836892757767?aff=GoodFaithPod   Join the Redeeming Babel Team! https://redeemingbabel.org/we-are-hiring/   Pre-order The After Party Book (available on Amazaon)   Free guided meditation (+ 2 other IFS themed resources)   Article: 7 Ways to Increase Your Support Network and Why It Matters   Podcast Episode: Episode 71: All About Therapy—Do I Need a Therapist, How Do I Find One, and What Type of Therapy Works Best?   New book: I Shouldn't Feel This Way   Boundaries for Your Soul podcast series   Curtis Chang on The Best of You Podcast  

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.