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- Yesterday58 min
David French: The Midterm Backlash—Moral Awakening or Wallet Rage?
Did America Find Its Conscience or Lose Its Patience? Did the 2026 midterm elections reveal a moral awakening or frustration with higher prices and political chaos? New York Times columnist and Good Faith "founding friend" David French joins Curtis Chang on the Good Faith podcast to examine what the results suggest about corruption, voter priorities, and Christian political engagement. They explore why neither party should claim ownership of Christian voters, whether Republicans can recover a faith expressed through service to the vulnerable, and the appeal of James Talarico and Adam Hamilton. David and Curtis also ask how American Christians can pursue repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation in their families and churches wounded by politics. 03:12 - Was The Election a Moral Rebuke of Politics as Usual? 07:37 - The Difference Between Moral Awakening and Material Backlash 10:47 - Why Moral Interpretation Matters 17:38 - Were Voters Above Democracy's Minimum Virtue Line? 22:35 - The Case for an Economic Self-Interest Explanation 29:57 - How Did Religion Shape the Election 33:20 - Christian Faith Beyond Party Identity 35:48 - Possibility of a Christian Republican Renewal <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoratio
- 1 weeks ago54 min
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 <p dir="l
- 2 weeks ago59 min
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 Und
- 3 weeks ago37 min
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 <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-varian
- 4 weeks ago55 min
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? <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: norma
- Oct 8, 20261h 2m
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 <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: n
- Oct 1, 202647 min
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 <p dir="ltr" style= "line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bott
- Sep 24, 202653 min
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 <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decorati
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