Good Faith Weekly: Recent Episodes
Mitch Randall and Autumn Lockett
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A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy talk about Baylor's behavior toward the LGBTQIA+ community. Guests: Rev. Preston Clegg and GFM media producer Cliff Vaughn talk about GFM's new narrative podcast on Second Baptist Church in downtown Little Rock, "A Second Language." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: "A Second Language" Podcast ~ https://goodfaithmedia.org/a-second-language/ Second Baptist Church ~ https://2bclr.com/ Good Faith Media on socials ~ @GFMediaOrg
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy report from Chicago at the Parliament of the World's Religions. Guests: Ministers and "Reverend Mamas" Victoria Robb Powers and Cameron Mason Vickrey, authors of the new children's book "My Love, God Is Everywhere." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: "My Love, God Is Everywhere" ~ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400243823 Victoria Robb Powers ~ http://royallane.org/about-us/staff-leadership/member-detail/1676844/ Cameron Mason Vickrey ~ https://fellowshipsouthwest.org/staff Reverend Mamas on Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/reverendmamas/
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy celebrate Mitch's birthday -- and the start of Premiere League soccer. Guest: Betty Lyons, president and executive director of the American Indian Law Alliance (AILA). "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: American Indian Law Alliance ~ https://aila.ngo/ Download AILA's free booklet on the Doctrine of Discovery ~ https://aila.ngo/issues/doctrine-of-discovery/ National Institute for Law & Justice: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives ~ https://nilj.org/missing-murdered-indigenous-relatives Onondaga Nation ~ https://www.onondaganation.org/
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy dig up some interesting history on labor movements and strikes. Guest: Employment law attorney Chris Sanders of Louisville. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Chris Sanders Law PLLC ~ www.chrissanderslaw.com Jobs With Justice ~ www.jwj.org
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy pull out a Barbie, which of course leads to a discussion about God's femininity. Guest: Theologian Kyndall Rae Rothaus, co-founder of the "Nevertheless She Preached" event. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Kyndall Rae Rothaus on Instagram ~ @kyndallraerothaus "Nevertheless She Preached" ~ www.neverthelessshepreached.com
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy deal with a broken air conditioner amid the Oklahoma heat. Guest: Starlette Thomas, director of GFM's "The Raceless Gospel" initiative and host of its podcast, which is now in season four. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: The Raceless Gospel Initiative ~ https://goodfaithmedia.org/the-raceless-gospel-initiative/ Starlette Thomas on social media ~ @racelessgospel
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy mark the 10th anniversary of Black Lives Matter. Guest: George Mason, author of the new book "The Word Made Fresh: Preaching God's Love for Every Body." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book ~ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1641801581 Good God Project ~ https://goodgodproject.com/ Faith Commons ~ https://faithcommons.org/
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy share tales from a recent college graduation, then recount the historical fight over abortion. Guests: Jonathan Eig, best-selling author of the new book "King: A Life." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book "King: A Life" ~ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0374279292 Jonathan Eig ~ https://www.jonathaneig.com/ "A Mother's Heart" column by Autumn Lockett ~ https://goodfaithmedia.org/a-mothers-heart/
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy dedicate the entire episode to a new book from Good Faith Media, "True Colors," a collection of essays that bear witness to God’s work in, with, and through LGBTQ+ persons, pastors, and their congregations. Guests: Jake Hall, Elizabeth Mangham Lott and June Joplin, contributors to "True Colors: Stories of Baptist Inclusion." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book ~ https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ Jake Hall ~ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakehall/ Elizabeth Mangham Lott ~ https://www.elizabethlott.com/ June Joplin ~ https://www.pastorjune.com/
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. Note: Due to staff travel schedules, this week's episode features a new opener, followed by a re-run interview (episode 134, with guest Sara Cunningham) in celebration of Pride Month. This week: Mitch and Missy celebrate their son's college graduation! Guest: Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs, talks about her own parenting journey -- and being played by Jamie Lee Curtis. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Free Mom Hugs ~ https://freemomhugs.org/ Good Faith Media's Series on Conversion Therapy ~ https://vimeo.com/showcase/8742479
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week:Missy and Mitch discuss the World Cup and human rights.Guest: Dahlia Lithwick, longtime legal journalist and author of the new book "Lady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America.""Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrgLinks:Dahlia Lithwick ~ https://www.dahlialithwick.com/
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy and Mitch prepare for Thanksgiving! Guest: Laurent Bouzereau, director of the new documentary "Mama's Boy," about Academy-Award-winner Dustin Lance Black's activism around gay identity, which grew from his relationship with his Mormon mother. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Laurent Bouzereau ~ https://www.nedlandmedia.com/ "Mama's Boy" documentary ~ https://www.hbo.com/movies/mamas-boy Dustin Lance Black on Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/DLanceBlack
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy and Mitch share their gratitude list as Thanksgiving approaches. Guests: Evan Milligan, Shalela Dowdy and Letitia Jackson, who have challenged Alabama's 2021 redistricting congressional map on the basis that it violates Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in the case of Merrill v. Milligan in October. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Learn more about the plaintiffs ~ https://powerontheline.org/ Learn more about the case ~ https://www.naacpldf.org/merrill-v-milligan-supreme-court/
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy and Mitch share, tongue in cheek, what their political platforms would be if they were running for office. Guest: Katherine Stewart, investigative reporter and author of "The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Katherine Stewart ~ https://katherinestewart.me "The Power Worshippers" ~ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1635573432
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy and Mitch celebrate the escape from Tik Tok jail, and Mitch bemoans Christmas music in November. Guest: Professor Samuel Perry, co-author of the new book "The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Samuel Perry ~ https://www.ou.edu/cas/soc/people/faculty/samuel-perry "The Flag and the Cross" ~ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0197618685/ Samuel Perry on Twitter ~ @profsamperry
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy and Mitch relive Halloweens past. Guest: Professor, author and scholar-activist Miguel De La Torre, who talks about "trickster ethics." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Miguel De La Torre ~ http://drmigueldelatorre.com/
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy and Mitch explore various religious beliefs underpinning some U.S. political activity. Guest: Political analyst Matthew Dowd, author of "Revelations on the River." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Matthew Dowd ~ https://twitter.com/matthewjdowd "Revelations on the River: Healing a Nation, Healing Ourselves" ~ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1510768637
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch gives Missy a sports quiz in advance of their conversation about sports and religion with .... Guest: Dartmouth Professor Randall Balmer, whose latest book is "Passion Plays: How Religion Shaped Sports in North America." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Randall Balmer ~ https://faculty-directory.dartmouth.edu/randall-balmer "Passion Plays: How Religion Shaped Sports in North America" ~ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1469670062
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy gives Mitch -- and our listeners -- a quiz about the Supreme Court. Play along! Guest: Jennifer Hawks, associate general counsel at BJC in Washington, D.C. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Jennifer Hawks ~ https://bjconline.org/jennifer-hawks/ BJC ~ https://bjconline.org/ Oct. 5 USA Today opinion piece by BJC's Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman ~ https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/10/05/supreme-court-ignores-precedents-protect-religious-liberty/8139768001/
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy's inner fundamentalist drops in after author Brian McLaren opens the door. Guest: Author, speaker and activist Brian McLaren, whose most recent book is "Do I Stay Christian?" "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Brian McLaren ~ https://brianmclaren.net/ "Do I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned" ~ https://www.amazon.com/Do-Stay-Christian-Disappointed-Disillusioned/dp/1250262798
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy, inspired by a couple of memorable taxi rides this week, preaches about seeing the image of God in everyone. Guest: Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs, talks about her own parenting journey -- and being played by Jamie Lee Curtis. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Free Mom Hugs ~ https://freemomhugs.org/ Good Faith Media's Series on Conversion Therapy ~ https://vimeo.com/showcase/8742479
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy asks Mitch which recent experience was more spiritual: the harvest moon over the Maine coast, or a Yankees-Red Sox game at Fenway. Guest: Paul Raushenbush, the newly named president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Paul Raushenbush ~ https://twitter.com/raushenbush Interfaith Alliance ~ https://interfaithalliance.org/ Learn more about the Interfaith Alliance's special briefing on Christian Nationalism on Sept. 28 ~ https://interfaithalliance.org/join-us-for-a-special-briefing-on-capitol-hill-christian-nationalism-is-on-the-ballot/
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: When Missy and Mitch get stuck in TikTok jail, it comes out that this isn't Missy's first conviction ... Guest: Willie Dwayne Francois III, pastor and author of the new book "Silencing White Noise: Six Practices to Overcome Our Inaction on Race." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Willie Francois ~ https://mountzionclc.org/our-pastor.html "Silencing White Noise" book link ~ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1587435519 Hear Francois on GFM's "The Raceless Gospel" podcast, hosted by Starlette Thomas (S3 Ep4) ~ https://open.spotify.com/episode/62g8r4y1oYmHkHAdvhTpg1?si=N62M25UqTGO0C9BMhOgMwQ
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy informs Mitch that he decorated the house for Christmas -- in her dreams. Mitch and Missy also explore how one can be a patriot but not an insurrectionist. Guest: Brian Kaylor, president and editor-in-chief of Word & Way. Kaylor joins Mitch and Missy for a deeper dive on the threat that is Christian nationalism. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Brian Kaylor ~ http://www.briankaylor.com Word & Way ~ https://wordandway.org/ Christians Against Christian Nationalism ~ https://www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org/
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy unpack the latest on schools banning books, and Missy recounts her own experience of trying to censor book content for her boys. Guest: Rabbi Yonatan Neril, founder and executive director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development. Neril is also the co-author of the best-selling "Eco Bible." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development ~ https://interfaithsustain.com/ Eco Bible ~ https://interfaithsustain.com/ecobible/ Richard Piano Scott ~ https://www.richardpianoscott.com/
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy -- while in New Orleans covering the 125th Lott Carey annual session -- explore #MissysPetPeeves, the ouster of Rep. Liz Cheney amid the radicalization of the Republican Party, and differences between charity and justice. Guest: Nathan Russell, senior pastor of Washington Avenue Christian Church in Elyria, Ohio. Russell showcases his church's work to eliminate hundreds of thousands of dollars of medical debt for people in the community. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Washington Avenue Christian Church ~ https://www.waccelyria.org/ RIP Medical Debt ~ https://ripmedicaldebt.org/ Lott Carey ~ https://www.lottcarey.org/
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A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy gives Mitch a one-of-a-kind gift for his birthday, and the couple discusses how Mitch's loud nesting behavior almost brought to life a new true-crime podcast. Mitch and Missy comment on the search of former President Trump's home, the Alex Jones lawsuit, and a Texas church's unauthorized -- and altered -- performance of "Hamilton." Guest: Travis Norvell, pastor of Judson Memorial Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and author of the new book "Church on the Move: A Practical Guide for Ministry in the Community." Follow Norvell: @pedalingpastor "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Travis Norvell's book ~ https://www.judsonpress.com/Products/J300/church-on-the-move.aspx
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy Randall debuts as the new (interim) co-host, dishes about Mitch's Certs habit, and gifts her husband with a bleep button. Mitch and Missy discuss abortion access in the United States. A new lectionary commentary from Tony Cartledge gets the spotlight. And retired-campus-minster-turned-comedian Wanda Kidd drops in. (Actually, Wanda has always been a comedian.) "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Wanda Kidd's podcast "Journey Through the Desert" ~ https://goodfaithmedia.org/journey-through-the-desert/ Tony Cartledge's new lectionary commentary ~ https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/nurturing-faith-commentary-year-a-volume-1-by-tony-w-cartledge/ Bleep button: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0991NH4LK?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the January 6 hearings and John Pierce's GFM article about performative religion. Later, Mitch interviews Autumn on her final episode as Good Faith Weekly's cohost and they announce GFW's new (interim) cohost.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the January 6 hearings and John Pierce's GFM article about performative religion. Later, Mitch interviews Autumn on her final episode as Good Faith Weekly's cohost and they announce GFW's new (interim) cohost.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about climate change, the January 6 hearings, and gun control.
Later, Rev. Nathan Empsall joins the show to talk about his work at Faithful America. Faithful America is t he largest online community of Christians putting faith into action for social justice. Their members are sick of sitting by quietly while Jesus' message of good news is hijacked by the religious right to serve a hateful political agenda.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss Pride.Reverend Kali Cawthon-Freels joins the show to talk about her work as a bi-vocational pastor, writer, and spiritual director and a queer woman. he currently serves as the Pastor of Congregational Care at The Faith Community and works as a Spiritual Director at Reclamation Theology. Learn more about Kali's work at GoodFaithMedia.org.Later, Rev. Charlie Johnson breaks down the Supreme Court ruling about Maine's private school funding. Charlie is the founder and executive director of Pastors for Texas Children. Pastors for Texas Children is a ministry that serves Texas’ neighborhood public schools through prayer, service, and advocacy. Learn more about Pastors for Texas Children at PastorsForTexasChildren.com.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss Pride.Later, Rev, Dr. Griff Martin and Myles Markham join the show to discuss Pray Away. Pray Away is a Netflix original documentary highlighting former leaders of the “pray the gay away” movement and the aftermath unleashed by their actions, while survivors seek healing and acceptance from more than a decade of trauma. Dr. Martin is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church, Austin, TX. Myles Markham is a Christian educator, LGBTQ+ advocate, and graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary and worked on the film, Pray Away.Learn more at PrayAwayFilm.com.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the January 6th investigation, Uvalde victim's statements, and the looming heat dome.Later, Rev. Aurelia Dávila Pratt joins the show to discuss her new book, "A Brown Girl’s Epiphany: Reclaim Your Intuition and Step into Your Power." Aurelia is a pastor, writer, paradigm-shifter, and sacred spacemaker. She is an imago-dei enthusiast who finds real joy in helping people live into the fullness of their God-given divine image. You can preorder her book today by following this link. Also, make sure to follow Aurelia on Instagram at RevAureliaJoy.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the gun epidemic in the US.Later, Tim Alberta joins the show to discuss his article for The Atlantic, "American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump." Tim is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and staff writer for The Atlantic magazine. You can read the full article here.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss Good Faith Experiences and how you can join them in their travels.Later, Marquis Hunt joins the show to discuss his new book, "The New Human: When the People We Love, Love the People We Love." MarQuis Hunt is a Stellar Award-nominated recording artist most noted for his expertise in playing soprano saxophone. He writes, produces, and sings, as well. He is also an author, poet, speaker, and host of a radio show. His goal is always to inspire the listener and to encourage them to open their hearts and minds.Learn more about Marquis and purchase his book at MarquisHunt.com.
Please be advised, in this episode we discuss the recent Supreme Court leak, pregnancy loss and miscarriage.A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the possible overturning of Roe v Wade.Later, OBGYN Dr. Jen Villavicencio, attorney Skye Perryman, and Rev. Deneen Robinson join the show to talk from their respective expertises about the fallout when government steps into the space of reproductive health.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the importance of mental health.Later, Corey Nathan joins the show to talk about his podcast, Talkin' Politics and Religion without Killin' Each Other. He was raised in an orthodox Jewish household. In his late twenties, Corey became a Born-again Christian. Not long after this epiphany, however, the new believer began to find many of the prevailing sociopolitical positions of contemporary American Evangelicalism to be at odds with the very Scriptures that are supposed to be Christians’ authority.Learn more about Corey and subscribe to his podcast at politicsandreligion.us.
Please be advised, in this episode we discuss the recent Supreme Court leak, pregnancy loss and miscarriage.A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss mental health month, the More To Tell campaign, and the potential reversal of Roe versus Wade.Later, Rabbi Rachel Ain joins the show to discuss the life within Pro Choice. She became the Rabbi of Sutton Place Synagogue in the Summer of 2012. Before joining SPS, Rabbi Ain was the Senior Director for National Young Leadership at the Jewish Federations of North America, where she worked closely with lay leaders and professionals to engage the next generation of leaders for the Jewish community. Learn more about Rabbi Ain's work at www.spsnyc.org/rabbi-ain.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss their Easter holidays and the "Don't Say Gay" bill in Florida.Later, attorney and friend of Good Faith Media, Aubrey Ducker joins the show to talk about the legality and implications of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill. He is a member in the Orlando office of The Center for Professional Legal Services, P.A. He is a member of the Firm’s Family and Elder Law Practice Groups.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss Holy Week.Later, Dr. Cory Jones joins the show to discuss his new book "Greater: There is More to Your Life than This." Greater is a book helping the hopeless become more conscious that where they are is not where God's final plan is. God's desire is for you to have and be greater! Learn more about Cory's work at TheShalomLife.Com.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the growing threats to women's reproductive rights, society's assessment of Christian Nationalism (read the article Mitch references here), and continue to pray for peace in Ukraine.Later, we share an interview Mitch conducted in North Carolina with Mina and Gennady Podgaisky. They have served as CBF field personnel in Kyiv, Ukraine for more than 20 years. They are currently in North Carolina and providing remote support to those affected by the war in Ukraine.We interviewed the Podgaiskys on March 17, 2022. Learn more — and give — at cbf.net/ukraine-response
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the 2022 Biologos Conference and Putin's experience with his reporting generals.Later, Dr. Samuel Perry joins the show to discuss Christian Nationalism from his perspective as a sociologist. An award-winning scholar and teacher at the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Perry is among the nation’s leading experts on conservative Christianity and American politics, race, sexuality, and families. He is currently working on a forthcoming book about how the scientific study of religion benefits all of society and another book about how culture wars and consumer markets shape English bibles. Learn more about Dr. Perry's work here.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmation Hearing and the ongoing Russian attack in Ukraine.Later, Rev. Dr. Daniel Buttry joins the show to talk about his ties with Ukraine, and his life's work of peacemaking. Dr. Buttry is a Global Consultant for Peace and Justice - traveling and spreading peace all over the world. Learn more about his work with Global Peace Warriors.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the ongoing Russian attack in Ukraine.This week, Alan Donaldson, European Baptist Foundation General Secretary joins the show to talk about EBF's relief work with Ukraine. Give to their efforts at ebf.org/ukraine.Later, Daniel Trusiewicz, a Polish Baptist pastor living in Wroclaw, discusses the Polish response providing respite to Ukrainian refugees.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the anti-trans bill in Texas and take a look at how to change our minds about things while keeping our faith solid.Later, three guests join the show. First, Dr. David and Dr. Cheryl Pooler the show to talk about their roles as professors of social work in a state where transgender children are under attack. Dr. Cheryl Pooler is a licensed clinical social worker and has more than 20 years of experience in community mental health as a therapist and psychosocial rehabilitation specialist for adults with serious and persistent mental illness. Dr. David Pooler is a professor of social work at the Garland School where has been for the past 13 years. He works with people with complex trauma and is an EMDR trained therapist. Learn more about Baylor's Diana R. Garland School of Social Work.In the second interview, Dr. David Holley discusses his new book, Changing Your Mind Without Losing Faith, written for people who are tempted to leave the church because the message they have been hearing has come to seem intellectually unacceptable, morally objectionable, or spiritually demeaning.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the Lenten season.Later, guest host Alyssa Aldape interviews Ann Whitfield Carter from Richmond First Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. In July of 2020, a Confederate monument standing just outside the church's front doors was taken down. Ann tells the story of that day through the lens of a historic bell on the church's property.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the escalation in Ukraine.Later, Daniel Bailey joins the show to talk about his music and ministry. Daniel is a seminary student at Baptist Seminary of Kentucky pursuing a Masters of Divinity degree. In his spare time, he is also a singer/songwriter producing such songs as “This Is My Home” and “Saint Matilda Sing Me Back Home.” His sound combines the best of folk music with his passion for life and social justice.You can learn more about Daniel's music at DanielBaileyMusic.net.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Super Bowl halftime show, Black History Month, and secularism.Later, Jacques Berlinerblau joins the show to talk about his new book, “Secularism: The Basics". Berlinerblau is currently the Rabbi Harold White Professor of Jewish Civilization at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Berlinerblau has published on a wide variety of issues ranging from secularism, to religion and politics, to Jewish-American fiction, to African-American and Jewish-American relations, to American higher education.You can purchase the book here.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the work Mitch has been doing on the road over the past few weeks, the latest legislative shots fired at public education, and recent fractures stemming from the January 6 insurrection.Later, Pastor Amy Butler joins the show to talk about her nonprofit, Invested Faith. Amy believes deeply that courageous communities of people who live with tenacious love can change the world. Much of her career has been spent helping build communities of radical witness in the institutional church. She currently leads National City Christian Church as intentional interim Senior Minister. She launched Invested Faith, a nonprofit seeking to provide small grants to faith-rooted entrepreneurs.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Autumn welcomes guest co-hosts Alyssa Aldape and Starlette Thomas to the show. They discuss the good news about an upcoming Covid vaccine for young children, and President Biden's Supreme Court Justice pick.Later, Autumn and Starlette talk about the fatigue that comes with stirring up good trouble.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer, the growing population of blue whales, and Islamophobia.Later, @studentAsim (pronounced student awesome) joins the show to talk about his upcoming projects combatting Islamophobia. You can learn more about his Letter of Remembrance campaign at https://islamophobia.io/jan29 and see his museum platform at https://islamophobia.io.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the ongoing fights for voting rights and public schools.Later, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III joins the show to talk about his family legacy and future in social justice. He built his ministry on community advancement and social justice activism. As Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Moss spent the last two decades practicing and preaching a Black theology that unapologetically calls attention to the problems of mass incarceration, environmental justice, and economic inequality. He was recently named professor of homiletics at Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta.A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Moss is an honors graduate of Morehouse College. He earned a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Chicago Theological Seminary. He is the founder of Unashamed Media Group, a justice-centered, faith-based agency committed to producing and curating stories to inspire the heart and challenge the mind.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about Omicron and its impact on communities and voting rights.Later, Rev. Dr. George Mason joins the show to talk about his upcoming retirement from Wilshire Baptist Church. George is a nationally recognized religious leader serving the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Fellowship Southwest, Pastors for Texas Children and Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square. He is the Lead Advisor for the Baptist House of Studies at Perkins School of Theology (SMU). He is also the Founder and President of Faith Commons, a multi-ethnic, multi-faith organization committed to “bringing faith to life” by promoting the common good (www.FaithCommons.org). As part of his work with Faith Commons, he hosts an audio and video podcast, Good God, conversations that matter about faith and public life (www.GoodGodProject.com).
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the rise of the Omicron variant and remember January 6, 2021.Epidemiologist, Dr. Amber Schmidtke, joins the show to talk about the best ways to stay safe as Omicron is on the rise. Later, Rabbi Jack Moline reflects upon the events of the insurrection, and how DC and the country has changed since.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the 100th episode of Good Faith Weekly.Later, some of the Good Faith Media staff join the show to talk about their work and dream about 2022 and beyond!
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about Christmas.Later, some of the Good Faith Media staff join the show to talk about how their families spend the holidays, and share some favorite Christmas memories.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the severe tornado breakout, climate change, and Christmas.Later, Jeff Lee joins the show to talk about caring for the environment through conservation. Jeff earned a Doctor of Management in Environmental and Social Sustainability from Colorado Technical University in 2019. He provides environmental consulting for companies and organizations that seek to improve their corporate social responsibility actions and mitigate their impact on the environment. He and his family serve as Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Field Personnel in North Macedonia. Learn more about their work at Facebook and Twitter.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Randall family vacation, Respite for Revs, the Fox News Christmas tree, and the trial of Josh Duggar. Later, they look ahead to what 2022 may bring.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Thanksgiving holiday and the omicron variant.Later, Reverend Starlette Thomas interviews Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas about her new book, Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter. Dr. Brown Douglas is Canon Theologian at the National Cathedral, Dean of Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn take a break and feature a sneak peek of The Raceless Gospel Podcast Advent Special withRev. Starlette Thomas.A season of preparation for a ‘kin-dom’ that is coming. Back up. Give everyone some space. There is “plenty good room.” Come one, come all to Jesus.Make sure to subscribe to The Raceless Gospel Podcast so you never miss an episode!
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the pending court cases and their intersectionality with the faults in our justice system.Later, Jonathan Walton and Sy Hoekstra join the show. They recently started a new online venture called Keeping The Faith Press aimed at creating a space for Christians of all stripes to center and elevate marginalized voices in order to firmly plant ourselves in God’s kingdom, and leave a colonized, western Christianity.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the vaccine rollout for children, the current pending cases with justice hanging in the balance, and how we can all look forward to the future.Later, Sarah Riggs Reed, managing director for the Center for Interfaith Relations in Louisville, KY and Dr. Lewis Brogdon, associate professor of Preaching and Black Church Studies and director of the Institute for Black Church Studies at the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, join the show to talk about the upcoming Festival of Faiths. Learn more at festivaloffaiths.org.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Supreme Court, Covid Vaccines for kids, and the ongoing results from elections around the country. (Podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 3, when some results were still pending.)Later, Dr. Lenore Wright joins the show to talk about her latest book, Athena to Barbie: Bodies, Archetypes, and Women's Search for Self. Dr. Wright is the Director of the Academy for Teaching and Learning (ATL) and Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies & Philosophy at Baylor University. Wright’s scholarly interests include theories and modes of self-representation and feminist philosophy.Her new book explores the vexed nature of being a woman. It maps the four corners of impossible choice a female faces because of the female body--her body as spiritual space (Mary), as political space (Athena), as erotic space (Venus), and as materialist space (Barbie). The book tracks the difficulty women face in understanding themselves as someone who has, but is not only, a body.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week guest host Alyssa Aldape joins Autumn Lockett to discuss Christian Nationalism through the eyes of a missionary kid. Later, European Baptist Federation incoming and outgoing leaders, Alan Donaldson and Tony Peck (respectively), join the show to discuss the good work being done through cooperation among Baptists throughout Europe. Learn more about EBF at https://www.ebf.org/.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss religious exemptions to the Covid-19 vaccine, the great resignation, and the ongoing struggle within the Southern Baptist Convention.Later, Marv Knox joins the show. Marv became the founding leader of Fellowship Southwest in 2017 after a four-decade career in Baptist journalism, including almost 20 years as editor of the Baptist Standard in Texas. He is retiring later this year and has a hopeful message for all people of good faith.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss Indigenous People's Day and the supply chain issues.Later, General Secretary of Baptist World Alliance, Dr. Elijah Brown, joins the show to talk about the many ways Baptists are impacting the world for good. From their response to the pandemic of 1920 through 100 years of serving, BWA is sharing a common confession of faith in Jesus Christ bonded together by God’s love to support, encourage and strengthen one another while proclaiming and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit before a lost and hurting world. Learn more at BaptistWorld.org.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the next step in Covid-19 vaccine access for children and where Christian faith goes from here.Later, Stephen Reeves of Fellowship Southwest and Elket Rodriguez of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship join the show to talk about their work along the southern border of Texas. Learn more about their mission at FellowshipSouthwest.org.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Starlette and Autumn talk about how we can be good neighbors.Later, guest interviewer, Dr. Laine Scales, talks with Dr. Blake Burleson, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Religion and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Baylor University, and Dr. Burt Burleson, University Chaplain at Baylor. The Burlesons discovered some interesting family history as the university began their Commission on Historic Campus Representations. The Burlesons were surprised to learn in the process that that their ancestor, twice president of Baylor University, was a promoter of the Lost Cause. This is the idea that God was on the side of the South and that white supremacy was divinely ordained. Baylor, along with other Christian universities, has had to face these hard truths about their founding.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about how people of Good Faith can help refugees.Three guests talk about their missions to help refugees and asylum seekers in the United States and Canada.First, Rick Sample, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel serving in San Francisco, California about their longterm outreach to refugees in the area. To reach out to Rick and support his work, email rsample@cbf.net.Next, Marc Wyatt, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel serving in the Research Triangle of North Carolina discusses how Welcome Houses started and how the model has adapted to best serve refugees. Learn more about Welcome House and support their work at WelcomeHouseRaleigh.org.Later, Adam Soltani joins the show to talk about his mission of enhancing understanding of Islam, protecting civil rights, promoting justice, and empowering American Muslims. Adam is Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Oklahoma or better known as CAIR OK. CAIR Oklahoma’s vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. Learn more about CAIR and support their work at CAIROklahoma.com.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about Good Faith Media's offer to help church's care for their pastors, by filling the pulpit for free!Later, Jeremy Coleman, better known as TikTok's "That Pastor from Oklahoma" joins the show to talk about his viral social media presence. He uses TikTok to reach people and discuss difficult topics, and to confront difficult issues facing the American evangelical church. Learn more and support Jeremy's work by clicking here.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about pastoral care during a pandemic, the Texas "Heartbeat" Act, and remember the 20th anniversary of 9/11/.Later, attorney Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward and OB/Gyn.Dr. Jen Villavicencio join the show to lend their expert voices to the chorus of people of faith who oppose the Texas "Heartbeat" Act. To learn more about how the law and other like it impact our neighbors, click over to the Guttmacher Institute.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Covid 19, the ending of the war in Afghanistan, and Hurricane Ida.Later, Rev. Dr. Sam Tolbert and GFM fall intern Emma Fraley join the show to talk about Hurricane Ida and the relief efforts in Louisiana. To learn more about how to help with relief efforts, visit LottCary.org.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the GFM Glacier National Park experience, Afghanistan and refugees, and the Delta variant. This episode was recorded prior to the Kabul airport explosion. Our hearts and prayers go out to the thirteen US service members, 60 Afghans, and their families.Later, pediatrician Dr. Jared Beavers joins the show to talk about how we can keep our children safe while we wait for them to be eligible for the Covid vaccine.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the dust-ups in Texas, staying safe from Covid, and the GFM project revealing the harm done by conversion therapy - in all its forms.Later, Kyndall Rae Rothaus joins the show to talk about her new book, Thy Queendom Come: Breaking Free from the Patriarchy to Save Your Soul. You can preorder the book wherever books are sold, but to support an independent bookstore, consider Fabled Bookshop and Cafe in Waco, Texas: https://fabledbookshop.com/item/ayM6jXFx2nXIlHgNnoeP7w
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Insurrection trial, the Olympics, and the Delta variant.Later, Paul Knowlton and Aaron Hedges join the show. Paul and Aaron are the authors of Better Capitalism, their new book that explores the possibility of moving from a plantation economy to an economy of partnership. Learn more about the book at https://www.amazon.com/Better-Capitalism-Plantation-Partnership-Economics.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Insurrection trial, the Olympics, and the Delta variant.Later, April Heiple of Food and Shelter Inc. in Norman, Oklahoma joins the show to talk about her work with the growing homeless population. For over 30 years, Food and Shelter Inc. has been providing services that empower people in need of food, homes and hope.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Delta Variant.Dr. Amber Schmidtke joins the show to discuss recent Covid-19 developments. Dr. Schmidtke did her post-doctoral fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is the new Division Chair of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Saint Mary.Later, Mitch and Autumn welcome Skye Perryman, a lawyer, advocate, and leader with a track record of taking on and winning critical fights that advance democratic values educates us all on the current state of our nation. Skye was recently named President and CEO of Democracy Forward Foundation.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about Mitch's trip to Washington D.C. and the Delta Variant.Later, guest interviewer, Dr. Laine Scales, talks with Dr. Jonathan Tran about his upcoming book, Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism. Originally from Southern California, Dr. Tran joined Baylor’s Religion Department in 2006 after completing my graduate studies in theology and ethics at Duke University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and his research examines the theological and political implications of human life in language.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about celebrating the first year as Good Faith Media and the Delta variant creeping across the south.Later, Rev. Ashley Robinson and Rev. Jenna Sullivan join the show to talk about their new podcast on the Good Faith Media Network, Revs on the Road. Ashley and Jenna are pastoral residents at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. In Revs on the Road, they step out of the pulpit and see what God is up to in the world.They’re not leaving the church — just finding it in all kinds of beautiful places.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the first year of Good Faith Media.Later, Amanda Tyler joins the show. She is the executive director of BJC, leading the organization as it upholds the historic Baptist principle of religious liberty, defending the free exercise of religion and protecting against its establishment by government. Learn more about their work against Christian Nationalism at https://www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the importance of faith communities embracing Pride.Later, Rev. Nathan Russell joins the show. Nathan is the Senior Pastor of Washington Avenue Christian Church. His journey to and through ministry as a gay man is beautiful. You won't want to miss a second!
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about Pride and the gaslighting that continues within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).Mark Wingfield, executive director and publisher of Baptist News Global, discusses his expert coverage of the SBC's Annual Meeting. Mitch and Mark reminisce about how things have and definitely have not changed in the past two decades.Later, Rev. June Joplin joins the show to talk about Pride and her journey over the past year. June is the Associate Pastor of Programs and Congregational Care at Metropolitan Community Church in Toronto, Ontario. One year ago this week, June delivered a thorough, compassionate, and bold sermon to her previous church, as she came out to her congregation identifying as a transgender woman.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about how they're processing the time spent in Tulsa commemorating the 1921 massacre.Dr. Jeff Wood of American Baptist Churches USA joins the show to talk about their work in faith and social justice. Their Biennial Mission Summit is June 24-26 and registration is open! Click here to learn more.Later, the two newest GFM contributing correspondents join the show to talk about their callings and where the church is headed.Rev. Starlette Thomas is a contributing correspondent, the host of the Good Faith Media podcast, “The Raceless Gospel,” and a member of the Good Faith Media strategic advisory board. An ordained Baptist minister, Thomas has served previously in both local churches and denominational entities. She is presently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., studying ecclesiology, the intersections of gender, politics and race, and their interplay for a transformative spirituality. She resides in Bowie, Maryland.Rev. Alyssa Adalpe is a contributing correspondent for Good Faith Media. She has served as a pastor in churches in Georgia and DC, holds a B.A. from Samford University and an M.Div. from Mercer’s McAfee School of Theology where she discovered her love of writing. She lives in DC.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the week the GFM team spent in Tulsa commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.Later, Reverend Elizabeth Hagan joins the show. Elizabeth is an author who believes in telling vulnerable stories. For 8 years she struggled with miscarriage, infertility, and adoption loss. She previously wrote about her loss in a memoir called Birthed.Her new book, “Brave Church: Tackling Tough Topics Together” is an honest and revealing conversation about life’s most difficult moments. Learn more about Elizabeth's important work and purchase her new book at ElizabethHagan.com.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the exodus of many from the Southern Baptist Convention and explore the concept of #SacredSpaces.Later, Nathanial Green joins the show. Nathanial is the Communications Manager for Q Christian Fellowship (QFC). QFC is a diverse community with varied backgrounds, cultures, theologies and denominations, drawn together through their love of Christ and their belief that every person is a beloved child of God.Learn more about Q Christian Fellowship and their important work at https://www.qchristian.org/.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the unrest in the Middle East.Hadar Susskind, CEO of Americans for Peace Now, joins the show to talk about APN's hope and vision for peace between Israel and Palestine.Later, Leib Kaminsky, who has a passion and expertise in environmental justice, discusses the importance of conservation and educating the next generation.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the ongoing Covid-19 crisis in India.Later, Dr. Amber Schmidtke joins the show to talk about the lates news surrounding Covid-19 in the US. She is an epidemiologist and currently volunteers on the Georgia COVID-19 Data State Task Force. She has worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You'll find good science and hope in this episode!
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week, guest host Dr. Laine Scales spends time exploring the ministry of Rev. John Garland.Dr. Scales is Professor of Social Work at Baylor University where she has been teaching for over 20 years. She studies the history of Baptist women in missions and social work and has authored or co-authored 10 books and over 40 articles and chapters. Apart from her life at the university, Dr. Scales is active in her congregation, Hope Fellowship, and founder of a faith based non-profit called Good Neighbor House, a community hub for the arts, education, recreation, and worship.Rev. John Garland is the pastor of San Antonio Mennonite Church, which is “committed to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. We engage in healing ourselves and others by receiving God's love.” Reverend Garland reflects upon a theology of hospitality and describes the church’s work providing shelter, advocacy, and other services for stranded asylum seekers in its hospitality house.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about Rick Santorum's comments about American heritage and the ongoing Covid-19 crisis in India.Later, Rev. Starlette Thomas joins the show to talk about the time she spent in Minneapolis following the guilty verdict in Dereck Chauvin's case. Can a community mourn and move the whole world forward?
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the guilty verdicts in the trial of Derek Chauvin and Earth Day.Later, China Dickerson and Dr. Jen Villavicencio join the show to discuss policy and health practices surrounding reproductive rights. China Dickerson is the National Political Director for the political organization, Forward Majority. Dr. Jen Villavicencio completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown University/Women and Infants Hospital where she developed a passion for family planning. They both lend their expert voices to this delicate subject.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the trial of Derek Chauvin, troop withdrawal, and the Johnson and Johnson vaccine pause.Later, Beth Allison Barr joins the show to talk about her new book, The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth. Biblical womanhood--the belief that God designed women to be submissive wives, virtuous mothers, and joyful homemakers--pervades North American Christianity. From choices about careers to roles in local churches to relationship dynamics, this belief shapes the everyday lives of evangelical women. Yet biblical womanhood isn't biblical, says Baylor University historian Beth Allison Barr. It arose from a series of clearly definable historical moments. Learn more and preorder her book by following this link.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the trial of Derek Chauvin, the Gallup poll showing declining church membership, and two new podcasts from Good Faith Media - The Raceless Gospel and Discovering Wholeness.Later, Dr. Terrell Carter joins the show to talk about his new book, Taking Apart Bootstrap Theology: Gospel of Generosity and Justice, available for preorder now by following this link.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about Easter and the trial of Derek Chauvin.Later, Kyndall Rae Rothaus, Kyndra Frazier and Gillian Drader join the show to talk about their new podcast, Discovering Wholeness. “Discovering Wholeness: Healing Trauma, Unearthing Self” will focus on a variety of topics that address what it means to heal from trauma.The first two episodes of season one will be available on April 6, with a weekly episode release for the subsequent seven episodes.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Virginia decision to abolish the death penalty and the shootings in Atlanta and Boulder.Later, Shauw Chin Capps joins the show to talk about her family's immigration to the US and experiences as an Asian-American. She offers insights through faith and her background in social work - and sees hope on the horizon!
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Covid-19 vaccine and the shootings in Georgia.Later, Curtis Ramsey-Lucas joins the show to talk about his recently published book, #InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis. In a world still reeling from pandemic and in a nation confronting the persistence of racism and systemic injustice, this timely volume brings the wisdom of experience from clergy and other leaders on the frontlines of spiritual care and social advocacy. Learn more by clicking here.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the stimulus bill, voter restriction in Georgia, and Beth Moore leaving the Southern Baptist Convention.Later, Reverend Starlette Thomas joins the show to talk about her new podcast, The Raceless Gospel - where Word meets flesh.Sharing stories of where that word, race, met our own, when its meanings were rubbed into our skin, why it gets under our skin, how current events fit in and what the Church in North America can do about it. Segregated on Sunday mornings, the Raceless Gospel Podcast is the church service I have always wanted.Modeled after a worship service and complete with the call and response of guests, it captures the liturgy of life, the hymn singing of the hum drum, the unbelievable and everything in between with testimonies of the new creation, the new kin- dom on the way. It is a conversation about words that we need to flesh out.Learn more at GoodFaithMedia.org.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about Cancel Culture, the continuing mask debates, and more access to vaccines.Later, Dr. John Franke joins the show to talk about the concepts behind his new book, Missional Theology. John is theologian in residence for Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. He also serves as an affiliate professor of theology at Christian Theological Seminary, general coordinator of the Gospel and Our Culture Network in North America, and adjunct professor at Princeton Theological Seminary.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about what an increased minimum wage could do for the US.Later, Dr. Tony Talbert and Dr. Helen Harris, professors at Baylor University, join the show to talk about their work with the LGBTQ+ student organization, Gamma Alpha Upsilon. The group's charter passed the faculty senate - another step closer to their goal of being an official student organization.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Polar Vortex. Later, Reverend Timothy Peoples joins the show. Timothy is Senior Pastor at Emerywood Baptist Church in High Point, North Carolina. He describes ministry as a place where he can experience the Spirit move, guide and mature a diverse body of people into a beautiful community, carrying out the mission of God.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the impeachment trial, freedom and responsibility of speech, and the ongoing Covid-19 vaccine rollout.Later, this semester's Ernest C. Hynd's Good Faith Media Interns, Jana Peterson and Jessica McDougald join the show to discuss their path to ministry and work at GFM.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Big Tent of the Republican Party, and whether or not it may be stretching too thin. They also discuss the GameStopping of Wall Street and the very slow rollout of Covid-19 vaccines.Later, investigative reporter and author, Sarah Posner, joins the show. Sarah is a Reporting Fellow with Type Investigations. Her investigative reporting and analysis on the religious right in Republican politics has appeared in Rolling Stone, The New Republic, Vice, HuffPost, The Nation, Mother Jones, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The American Prospect, Talking Points Memo, and many other publications.Her new book, Unholy: Why White Evangelicals Worship at the Altar of Donald Trump is now available. Her 2008 book, God's Profits: Faith, Fraud, and the Republican Crusade for Values Voters, explored the unholy alliance between the Republican Party and prosperity televangelists. She brings stunning insight to the January 6th Insurrection and the many tangled roots that led to it.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the responsibility of people of faith to care for the planet and for each other.Later, Dr. Amanda Novack, who specializes in infectious diseases at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR joins the show. She provides infectious diseases consults, antimicrobial stewardship support, and infection control support. Her perspective on the pandemic offers hope and practical advice for us all.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.Later, Dr. Laine Scales interviews Jeremy Everett about the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty. Dr. Laine Scales is Professor of Social Work at Baylor University where she has been teaching for over 20 years. She studies the history of Baptist women in missions and social work and has authored or co-authored 10 books and over 40 articles and chapters. Apart from her life at the university, Dr. Scales is active in her congregation, Hope Fellowship, and founder of a faith based non-profit called Good Neighbor House, a community hub for the arts, education, recreation, and worship.Jeremy Everett is the founder and executive director of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty. The Collaborative integrates research and practice through projects such as: the Texas Hunger Initiative; the Research Fellows Program; the Global Hunger and Migration Project; the Theology, Ecology, and Food Justice Program; and the Hunger Data Lab. Jeremy is the author of I Was Hungry: Cultivating Common Ground to End an American Crisis.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the end of the Trump administration and the effects that will linger.Later, Annette Miller joins the show to talk about her new book, Daring the Dark. Annette is an explorer into the human life. She uses her curiosity of psychology, spirituality, art and science to expand her vision. Learn more at AnnetteMiller.com.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the insurrection at the US Capitol and the systemic racism at its core.Later, Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley and Dr. Jacquenline Madison-McCreary join to show to discuss their new podcast, Pilgrimages of Surviving and Thriving. The podcast delivers wisdom from the Black church for the whole church. Starting on January 13, 2021, a new episode will go live each week featuring a prominent Black pastoral leader. Get rich insights -- and transparency -- on how spiritual gifts interact with unique settings for ministry.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about bidding adieu to 2020 in their final episode of the year. This marks the 50th episode of Good Faith Weekly!Later, Dr. Ralph West joins the show. Dr. West serves as founder and senior pastor of The Church Without Walls in Houston, Texas. The church began with 32 members and now embraces 24,000+ families meeting in three locations and conducting six services each Sunday.This month, he announced his departure from the Southern Baptist Convention after the denomination'ssix, white, male seminary presidents declared critical race theory to be“inconsistent” with the Baptist Faith and Message.Learn more about Dr. West's work by following this link.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about protests in Washington D.C., disrespect of Dr. Jill Biden, and the hope brought by Covid-19 vaccines.Later, Dr. Amber Schmidtke joins the show. Dr. Schmidtke is a Medical Microbiologist and Immunologist. She describes the current state of the pandemic and the scientific renaissance fueling the new vaccine technology. Learn more about Dr. Schmidtke and her work here.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and congress's delay in a stimulus package.Later, John M. Barry joins the show to discuss his book, The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History. The strongest weapon against pandemic is the truth. John explains why in the definitive account of the 1918 Flu Epidemic.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about Mitch's grandfather and his ongoing legacy of love and family.Later, Leigh Anne Armstrong joins the show. Leigh Anne has written and performed a new song every day of the Covid-19 pandemic. She offers insight and hope through her words and music. You can find Leigh Anne's songs on Facebook or on Instagram.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the rising Covid-19 numbers and the (lack of) presidential transition of power.Later, Jennifer Lau from Canadian Baptist Ministries joins the show to talk about her work as their new Executive Director. CBM believes: Together, equipped with faith, we extend hope and act in love. From this centre we move out with confidence into the brokenness of the world with compassion, patience and humility. She offers a message of hope, just in time for the close of 2020.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about how the election results and how the pandemic is impacting their families.Later, Emma Fraley, Lexy Bogney, and Veronica Penales, students at Baylor University, join the show to talk about their work with the LGBTQ+ student organization, Gamma Alpha Upsilon. Gamma has continued to plea with Baylor for a charter for over a decade.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the ongoing election.Later, the Good Faith Media Ernest C. Hynds Jr. Interns, Rebekah Gordon and Christopher Adams, join the show to talk about their work this semester and their hopes for our country moving forward. Learn more about our internship opportunities here.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the upcoming election.China Dickerson, political strategist and leader of the political work at Forward Majority during this election, joins the show to talk about her work and where she finds hope. Later, former Oklahoma Governor, Brad Henry, discusses the campaign trail and how he bridged the aisle gap as a Democrat in a ruby-red state.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the upcoming election.Later, Preston Clegg from 2nd Baptist Church in Little Rock Arkansas joins the show to discuss his church's recentappeal for racial justice. These reforms include the ecclesial, civic/social, justice system, and policing realms. The goal of these reforms and positions is to address the systemic racism that saturates our systems and destroys lives, families, neighborhoods and cultures.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about upcoming election.Later, Suzie Lahoud and Sy Hoekstra join the show to discuss their new book, Keeping the Faith, Reflections on Politics & Christianity in the Era of Trump and Beyond. An anthology of dissent, Keeping the Faith unites the voices of believers across America who fall outside the narrative—who are re-imagining how the Gospel should intersect our politics.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Vice Presidential Debate and the need for normal.Later, Dwight Moody joins the show to talk about his work with TheMeetingHouse.net. The Meeting House is media initiative promoting conversation on religion and American life.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the "presidential" debate on Tuesday night and the delicate balance of democracy.Later, Dr. Hal Bass joins the show. He is professor emeritus of political science at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. His primary scholarly interests have been presidential party leadership, political party organization, campaigns and elections, and Southern politics. Dr. Bass offers a voice of hope steeped in history and faith.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the devastating loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the continued injustice surrounding Breonna Taylor's murder.Later, Jakob Topper joins the show to talk about an article he wrote on the mental health of ministers and how his church, NorthHaven, is navigating the may hurdles of 2020.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about Attorney General Barr's comments on pandemic lockdowns being like slavery. Later, Kyndall Rothaus and Natalie Webb of Nevertheless, She Preached join the show to talk about their upcoming conference. Nevertheless, She Preached exists to empower all people to dismantle patriarchal structures by elevating voices of faith leaders on the margins, especially women and sexual minorities of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about news of President Trump's knowledge of Covid's severity early on in the pandemic.Later, Sheriff Eric Higgins joins the show to talk about his take on police reform. He has implemented programs and procedures to improve relationships between law enforcement and the community. In addition, Sheriff Higgins' commitment to reducing crime in Pulaski County included the implementation of the CSI Reentry Program in the detention center to reduce the recidivism in PCRDF to assist in addressing the drug addiction of our youth and those incarcerated.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Mike Pence's comments at the RNC when he substituted the American flag for Jesus.Later, Chris Sanders joins the show to talk about his Way of Mission. Chris developed the Way of Mission as a fresh approach to sharing your faith.Rather than a sales pitch, the Way of Mission leads us to share our faith in how we live each day, how we treat others, and the ways we show love and act for justice.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about finding hope in the gloom.Later, Rabbi Jack Moline joins the show to talk about his work as President of Interfaith Alliance. Interfaith Alliance celebrates religious freedom by championing individual rights, promoting policies that protect both religion and democracy, and uniting diverse voices to challenge extremism.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Democratic National Convention and the upcoming Republican National Convention.Later, Dr. Meredith Stone joins the show to talk about her new role of Executive Director at Baptist Women in Ministry. BWIM's vision is to be a catalyst in Baptist life, drawing together women and men, in partnership with God, to illuminate, advocate, and nurture the gifts and graces of women.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the Vice President selection and Mitch's 50th birthday.Later, Don Gordon joins the show to talk about his new nonprofit, Christians Caring for Creation. One third of the world's population is Christian, but we must respond for the benefit of all creation. God is calling us to lead the way to a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable earth. It is the moment the world needs the church once again to lead the way in loving our neighbor in a selfless, Christ-like manner.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the upcoming Good Faith Forum on Public Education.Later, Charles Johnson and Cameron Vickrey join the show to talk about their public school advocacy work with Pastors for Texas Children.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the book White Fragility.Later, Microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke joins the show to discuss Covid-19 and the patience involved in the scientific method. She has a message of hope through wisdom and caution.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the loss of John Lewis and his powerful legacy. Later, June Joplin joins the show to discuss coming out to her congregation as transgender. They explore the heteronormative nature of the North American church and a message of hope to the next generation of Christians - male, female, and nonbinary.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about state and local decisions to start schools this fall.Later, journalist and author Anne Nelson joins the show to discuss her book, Shadow Network: Media, Money and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right. She shines a light on a secretive network of right-wing fundamentalists, oil barons, and other interests, who have waged a forty-year campaign to take over Washington.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. Meet the moderators of our first Good Faith Forum Series on Racial justice. The three events will take place at 1 p.m. CDT / 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesdays, July 14, 21, and 28. Each forum will be live-streamed to GFM’s Facebook page.Advanced questions can be submitted here, and inquiries can be submitted during the live event via Facebook chat, as well. GFM staff will curate questions submitted in advance and during the event that the forum moderators will present to the panelists. Cory Jones, Starlette Thomas, and Terrell Carter will lead each of the three conversations. You won't want to miss this episode, where we learn more about the moderator's goals for each forum.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn Dr. Tim Seelig, conductor, singer, teacher, and motivational speaker. He is the Artistic Director and Conductor of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and the National LGBTQ Center for the Arts, and author of his brand new book, Tale of Two Tims, Big Ol' Baptist, Big Ol' Gay. Purchase your copy today at GoodFaithMedia.org.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn interview Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee, Amanda Tyler, and Executive Director of Baptist News Global, Mark Wingfield to discuss the joint effort of their organizations and Good Faith Media to form FaithFreedom2020.org.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. This is the second part of an interview with Dr. Terrell Carter joins the show to talk about his work in higher education diversity initiatives and his background in law enforcement. Dr. Carter is a former police officer, pastor, professor, artist, and writer. You won't want to miss his thoughtful perspective in part two of this interview. Learn more about Dr. Carter's work here.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. This week, Mitch and Autumn discuss the concept of fear in relation to Covid-19. Later, Dr. Terrell Carter joins the show to talk about his work in higher education diversity initiatives and his background in law enforcement. Dr. Carter is a former police officer, pastor, professor, artist, and writer. You won't want to miss his thoughtful perspective in part one of this interview. Learn more about Dr. Carter's work here.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. Mitch and Autumn welcome Paul Baxley to the show. Paul is the Executive Coordinator for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. As CBF moves to a virtual General Assembly, Paul discusses the opportunities for community during the digital gathering and reflects on the role of people of faith in the face of two current pandemics - racism and Covid-19. You can still register for CBF General Assembly by following this link.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. Mitch and Autumn discuss the history behind Juneteenth. Later, Jack Glasgow of Zebulon Baptist Church in North Carolina talks about his new book, Seeing with Jesus. Pick up a copy today by following this link!
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. Mitch and Autumn discuss the Black Lives Matter March they attended and the upcoming presidential rally in Tulsa on Juneteenth. Later, Baptist Seminary of Kentucky president, David Cassady, joins the show to talk about BSK's approach to racial justice and their many programs that are especially relevant and applicable to today's ministers and future ministers. To learn more about Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, follow this link.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. Mitch and Autumn discuss the impact of racism on people of faith. Later, Judge Wendell Griffen joins the show and provides perspective on the "criminal punishment system" and how he continues to have hope, which he describes as faith on tiptoe. To read more from Judge Griffen, find his book, The Fierce Urgency of Prophetic Hope.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. Mitch and Autumn discuss EthicsDaily.com's Mental Health in May series. Later, Reverend Fran Pratt from Peace of Christ Church in Austin, Texas joins Mitch and Autumn to discuss her book, Call and Response: Litanies for Congregational Prayer.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens.This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the making of the Brother Molly podcast with Good Faith Media's podcast producer, Cliff Vaughn, and podcast narrator, Erica Whitaker. Don't miss the first season of Good Faith Stories, Brother Molly, now available.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens.This week Mitch and Autumn interview Starlette Thomas and Cory Jones about their articles in response to the Ahmaud Arbery tragedy, and the pervasive racism fueling the continuing problem. Take some time to read their articles and do not miss this important episode.Read Ahmaud Arbery: Another Black Man Killed for Doing Nothing by Cory JonesRead For Ahmaud Arbery: Justice is Better Late than Never by Starlette Thomas
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens.This week Mitch and Autumn discuss bleach, disinfectant, and the forgiveness of sins.Later, Bob Ellis, Marv Knox, and Rick McClatchy join the show to discuss their vision for the future of Logsdon students.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens.This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the Manifest Destiny approach to reopening the country. Chaplains Renee Owen and Kelly Belcher talk about their work with the most vulnerable patients in hospitals and hospice care — standing in the gap when families cannot be with loved ones who are critically ill. Their ministries are a solace to the sick and the overworked medical professionals who care for them.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens.This week Mitch and Autumn discuss Jonathan Davis's article How One Baptist Church Going Solar Affected Their Community and how Christians can embrace Earth Day year-round.Later, singer/songwriter Kate Campbell joins the podcast. Her social-justice focused lyrics and folk melodies delight audiences while asking serious questions. You won't want to miss the first-ever live song on the GFW podcast!
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens.This week they cover MARY ELIZABETH HANCHEY's article, Pandemic Grief | Identifying Priorities When the World is Crumbling and talk about how their families are coping one month into the social distancing.Later, Dr. Wade Rowatt and Dr. Dartanya Hill join the podcast to invite GFW listeners to register for their upcoming workshop, Pastoral Care and Covid-19.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens.This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing as they discuss Mitch's recent article, 4 Lessons When Domestic Terrorism Struck the Heartland.Later, they interview Imam Imad Enchassi, who was living in Oklahoma City when the bomb struck. Hear about the tragedy's impact upon his Muslim community, and the strong message of hope that resonates through his life path. To learn more about his story, check out his new book, Cloud Miles.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss Rabbi Jack Moline's article, Your Work Carries Dignity but You’re Not Enslaved to It.Later, they interview Paul J. Williams who uses his artistic gifts to bring joy. Sister Helen Holy makes a brief cameo. You won't want to miss a minute!
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss Nora Lozano's article, Lenten Lectionary | Easter 2020: Can Fear, Grief, Joy Coexist Together?Later, they interview Scott Stearman, senior pastor of Metro Baptist Church in NYC, and Tiffany Triplett Henkel, pastor of Metro Baptist Church in NYC and Executive Director of Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries about their work in a city hard-hit by Covid-19.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss Jessica McDougald's article, Does Coronavirus Give You Chance to Take the ‘Great Pause’?. Later, they interview Rabbi Bob Alper about how he uses humor to reach his congregations and beyond.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn discuss the books they would choose to survive a social isolation. They discuss Mary Elizabeth Hanchey's article, To Flaunt COVID-19 Warnings, A Failure of Biblical Proportions. Reverend David Turner and Mary Richerson Craven join the show to discuss their drive-in church service. Later Ellen Di Giosia talks about how she's caring for her congregation during crisis. You'll want to "honk Amen"!
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. This week we discuss how Covid 19 is inspiring creativity and generosity as it impacts the most vulnerable populations. Reverend Lorenzo Ortiz calls in from the the U.S. Mexico border to describe the pandemic's impact on refugees seeking asylum.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. This week we discuss the the importance of mental health during the pandemic, then Reverend Elizabeth Denham Thompson brings perspective from a psychotherapist.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. This week we talk with Reverend Jim Hopkins of Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church in Oakland, California, about their city's shelter in place order and its impact on his ministry.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. This week we discuss the impacts of Covid 19 on our families and the world, then Dr. Kevin Heifner answers some of our biggest questions about the virus.
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of culture and faith through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Stephen Reeves discusses CBF's Advocacy in Action.