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