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 Join host Curtis Chang and his friends as they follow Jesus and make sense of the world. With expertise, thoughtfulness, and humor, they discuss how Christian faith intersects with culture, politics, work, entertainment, and other aspects of life. Good Faith is produced by Redeeming Babel. Good Faith is ranked in the top .5 percent of all podcasts.560932 Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • Pete Wehner on What Happens When Morality Leaves U.S. Foreign Policy? Venezuela, Greenland, and "Might Makes Right"

    Pete Wehner on What Happens When Morality Leaves U.S. Foreign Policy? Venezuela, Greenland, and "Might Makes Right"
    Jan 15 2026
    Can Christian Americans Resist Authoritarian Drift? Pete Wehner—The Atlantic columnist and former Reagan and Bush administration staff member—joins host Curtis Chang to ask the uncomfortable question: in Trump's America, is morality a loser that's been replaced by the "law of the jungle"—especially in U.S. foreign policy? From Venezuela to a looming Greenland/Denmark showdown that could fracture NATO, Wehner argues we're watching "might makes right" go mainstream. The antidote, he says, isn't vibes—it's resistance: stop living within the lie and start living within the truth. 00:04:23 - Explaining the U.S. Foreign Policy Shift 00:06:36 - What Is America's Moral Aspiration in Foreign Policy? 00:07:57 - Trump's "Will to Power" Ethic 00:11:34 - Do We Have Historical Amnesia? 00:16:36 - Contrasting Trump and PEPFAR 00:19:09 - The Disconnect Between Christian Identity and Policy 00:26:34 - Demagogues and Moral Erosion 00:34:19 - President Trump's Unique Amorality 00:37:10 - Primacy of Human Dignity and Christian Ethics 00:41:01 - Venezuela, Greenland, and Moral Implications 00:44:02 - The Value of Beauty and Creation 00:47:14 - What Are the Limits and Possibilities of Action More about the Religious Landscape Study pewresearch.org/rls Sign up for the Good Faith Newsletter Mentioned In This Episode: Pete Wehner's article Trump's FollyMore about PEPFAR (President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief)Anne Applebaum's Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of AuthoritarianismWilliam Galston's Anger, Fear, Domination: Dark Passions and the Power of Political SpeechJeane Kirkpatrick's essay Dictatorships and Double Standards (Commentary)Václav Havel's The Power of the PowerlessDavid Brooks' article America Needs a Mass Movement—Now Without one, America may sink into autocracy for decades (The Atlantic)C.S. Lewis' idea of active obedience is found in Mere ChristianityAleksandr Solzhenitsyn's "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich" Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's Nobel Prize Lecture (literature, 1970) More from Pete Wehner: Pete Wehner's articles at The AtlanticPete Wehner's opinion pieces at The New York Times Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.
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    55 mins
  • Katharine Hayhoe: Talking About Christian Climate Action Is a Gospel Issue

    Katharine Hayhoe: Talking About Christian Climate Action Is a Gospel Issue
    Jan 8 2026
    From Pews to Planet: Faith-Based Steps to Better Creation Stewardship In this episode of the Good Faith Podcast, host Curtis Chang and guest Dr. Katherine Hayhoe—Chief Scientist at The Nature Conservancy and a committed evangelical Christian—explore why Christians and churches should care about climate change as a biblical "love your neighbor" issue rooted in justice for the poor and vulnerable. Hayhoe explains how political polarization and "solution aversion" fuel climate skepticism. She introduces the "Six Americas" framework and offers practical guidance for having hopeful, effective conversations that connect climate action to what people already care about. Dr. Hayhoe offers actionable next steps for individuals and congregations—like sharing solutions, starting church initiatives, and leading with hope instead of doom—so Christians can faithfully steward God's creation. 05:23 - Dr. Hayhoe's Faith Journey and Science 07:12 - Experiencing Creation's Vulnerability 09:17 - Is Climate Change a Justice Issue? 10:42 - Encountering Christian Climate Skepticism 18:06 - Christian Organizations and Climate Action 24:35 - Connecting Climate to Personal Values A 28:23 - Navigating Difficult Conversations 33:31 - What Are the "Six Americas" of Climate Attitudes? 43:02 - Scientific Evidence and Human Impact 48:15 - Focusing on Solutions, Not Just Science 50:03 - What Is One Action Step for the Unsure Christian? 53:00 - What Is One Action Step for the Committed Christian 55:00 - Are There Practical Church-Based Climate Actions? Episode Companion: Christians and Climate Change Guide 1 Sign up for the Good Faith Newsletter Mentioned In This Episode: Organizations and Networks A Rocha USA Evangelical Environmental Network Tearfund Compassion International World Vision Yale Program on Climate Change Communication Websites, Tools, Books, and Newsletters Skeptical Science Global Weirding (Video podcast) Colby May's Energy For Purpose (ministry Energy Management) Mark Noll's The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind Dr. John Cook's Cranky Uncle vs. Climate Change: How to Understand and Respond to Climate Science Deniers Bill McKibben's website Studies and Surveys National Academy of Sciences Survey Results (2023-2024) Belief in divine (versus human) control of earth affects perceived threat of climate change (npj) Pew Research: The pope is concerned about climate change. How do U.S. Catholics feel about it? (2023) The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication: Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes (2025) More From Dr. Katharine Hayhoe: Katharine Hayhoe's Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World Katharine Hayhoe's Substack: Talking Climate Katharine Hayhoe's website Subscribe to Katharine Hayhoe's Newsletter Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.
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    59 mins
  • Nancy French's Joyful Grandparenting Lessons & Living Like Tomorrow Isn't Guaranteed

    Nancy French's Joyful Grandparenting Lessons & Living Like Tomorrow Isn't Guaranteed
    Jan 1 2026

    How Do We Shape Future Generations Well?

    Nancy French returns to The Good Faith Podcast with host Curtis Chang for a heartfelt, funny, and surprisingly practical conversation about how grandparenting reshapes your view of hope, kids and screens, grief, and what's worth doing with the time you have—even is that just means "robbing a bank with a Barbie." This conversation isn't just for grandparents: it's for anyone mentoring, parenting, teaching, or influencing the next generation, with practical wisdom on choosing connection, naming loss honestly, and creating space for kids to grow "analog" and resilient. Nancy also explains why legacy and being remembered aren't the point—what matters is faithfully loving the people in front of you and passing on stability, courage, and hope that outlasts you.

    02:05 - Why Did Nancy Choose a Year as Primary Caregiver To Her Grandpkids?

    07:44 - No screens and the value of analog, imaginative play.

    13:15 - Preserving Children's Natural Hope

    14:26 - Navigating Difficult Topics with Children

    17:14 - The Value of Letting Children Experience Loss

    23:09 - Creativity and Storytelling with Grandchildren

    25:51 - Introducing Real-World Conflicts in Play

    29:19 - Grandparents as Links to Family Legacy

    34:53 - George Eliot: The Value of Unremembered Acts

    36:18 - Living with Cancer and Embracing the Present

    42:30 - Grandparenting from a Distance

    45:27 - Encouragement to Focus on fun, connection, and Presence Rather Than Legacy

    Episode Companion: A Guide for Grandparents & All Those Influencing The Next Generation

    Mentioned In This Episode:

    • Demographic research: Grandchildren's spatial proximity to grandparents and intergenerational support in the United States
    • Jennifer F. Cross, M.D.: Why screen time should be limited for kids
    • The Child Mind Institute: The Power of Pretend Play for Children
    • Chicago's Harold Washington Library
    • Curtis Chang's The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry Is the Doorway to Your Best Self
    • Nancy French & Curtis Chang's The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics
    • Nancy French's Ghosted: An American Story
    • George Eliot's Middlemarch (epubs)
    • More about Secretary of State Cordell Hull

    More From Nancy French:

    • Nancy French's website
    • Nancy French on instagram
    • Nancy French on Threads

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    The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.
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    48 mins
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