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GFM Managing Editor Zach Dawes Headed to the Classroom
Zach Dawes Jr., the managing editor for news and opinion at Good Faith Media (GFM), will leave later this year to pursue a long-held interest in teaching. He is praised for his work ethic and commitment to responsible journalism.
Lincoln Lessons: Real Church, Real Theology
This week, I sat down with David Wood, former pastor of the United Church of Lincoln. His 38-year tenure at the congregation was memorable and meaningful, some of which I had the privilege to hear about during our conversation.
How Prescription Drug Development Is Funded
Americans spent over $335 billion on prescription drugs in 2018 compared to $30 billion in 1980. What accounts for the $305 billion increase in costs in less than 40 years?
People of Good Faith: Randall Balmer
Randall Balmer is the John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College, an Episcopal priest, and the author of more than a dozen books, with commentaries appearing in newspapers across the country. He is a contributing correspondent at Good Faith Media.
Why the Inflation Reduction Act Is Unlikely to Reduce Prescription Drug Prices
The median list price for new drugs approved in 2022 by the FDA was $222,003, up from $180,000 in 2021. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is unlikely to impact this trend anytime soon, so what can be done?
Entering the Second Half of Life
Richard Rohr’s book ‘Falling Upward’ speaks about there being two halves to life. For me, this transition hasn’t been so much about the calendar but about a change in mindset and an openness to the Divine.
Can I Get a Witness?
A trip to a movie theater to watch whatever was playing next led me and a friend to view the film “Devotion.” One scene was powerful and impactful, leading me to reflect on the importance of having people in our lives who support and encourage us.
When We Lose Our Moral Compasses, We Lose Our Way
Community schools and houses of faith are two key locations where we learn how to live in community with others. Teachers and faith leaders serve as moral compasses, but tragically these professions are seeing an exodus.
How We Can Help ‘Spare’ Children
Prince Harry’s autobiography is making international headlines and it quickly reached the top of the best sellers’ list. Despite my lack of curiosity about the British monarchy, the book’s title caught my attention and raises an important issue.
Politicizing Creation Care Damages Both Nature and Witness
Protecting natural resources was an integral part of my youthful experiences with the great outdoors. There was nothing remotely political about our orientation; saving souls and saving the planet didn’t seem at odds.
Good Faith Advocates’ Monthly Calls Begin February 2
The first Good Faith Advocates meeting will be Thursday, February 2, featuring MSNBC political analyst and author Matthew Dowd. The first advocates’ monthly meeting is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Many White Christians in U.S. See Immigrants as a Threat
White Christians in the U.S. are the most likely faith group to see immigrants as a threat to the nation’s customs and values, according to a new report. They’re also the most likely group to affirm the replacement theory.
‘Becoming Human’ Offers Breath of Fresh Air on Race, Racism
‘Becoming Human: The Holy Spirit and the Rhetoric of Race,’ the latest book by Luke Powery of Duke Divinity School, offers breath of fresh air for churches and religious institutions that no longer want to treat race as a taboo topic.
Why Churches Need More Afternoon Services
As a child, I hated getting up early to go and sit in a humid sanctuary packed with members so there was only room for the Holy Ghost to move. As I grow older, my perspective changes. Here is why.
A Brief History of the U.S. Debt Ceiling
The U.S. has reached the limit for the amount of money it is authorized to borrow, with the Treasury Department taking extraordinary measures to avoid the nation defaulting on its debt. Here is a brief history of the debt limit.
Lincoln Lessons: Creating Art, Telling Stories
Reed Prescott is an award-winning artist, living and working next to the General Store in Lincoln, Vermont. I visit to his workshop this week, visiting with him about his life and work.