Abandoning Tired Tropes and Seeing With New Eyes

Abandoning Tired Tropes and Seeing With New Eyes

Storytelling tropes, conventional devices used for plot development and to move the action forward in a drama, are not unique to contemporary society. Tropes in film often prevent audiences from seeing humans as we really are—people made in the moral and rational...
25 Who Inspire | James Talarico

25 Who Inspire | James Talarico

Editor’s Note: James Talarico first caught our attention in early 2024 due to his efforts to combat Christian nationalism in the Texas House of Representatives. Good Faith Media ran a profile of his work in February of 2024, and earlier this year, he was...
Is There a Genocide Against Christians in Nigeria?

Is There a Genocide Against Christians in Nigeria?

Since Elon Musk purchased Twitter in 2022 and rebranded it “X” in 2023, the social media platform has transformed from a once-reliable source of news to a playground for Russian and Chinese bots, and the largest disinformation hub for MAGA.  However, it’s not entirely...
After the Revolution: What Comes Next?

After the Revolution: What Comes Next?

My colleague Caleb Lines recently said it clearly: we need a Progressive Christian revolution. And he’s right. But revolutions can’t just be fiery words from a pulpit or slogans on bumper stickers. They only matter if people join. They only work if folks stay curious...
The Violence of Right-Wing ‘Revival’

The Violence of Right-Wing ‘Revival’

It’s been almost a month since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leader of the far-right group Turning Point USA. Since then, American society has been in turmoil—not because people are grieving his loss, but because his death widened the ever-deepening rift in our...
25 Who Inspire | Christopher Mack

25 Who Inspire | Christopher Mack

Christopher Mack is Pastor of Community and Teaching at Vox Veniae Church in Austin, Texas. By Lilly Ettinger When I moved to Austin, friends suggested I visit Vox Veniae for church. One of my first Sundays there, Christopher Mack preached a story about a house he...