Opinion
Jon Singletary Created a Home for Me at Baylor
Rev. Aurelia Davila Pratt honors Jon Singletary’s leadership and legacy at Baylor’s Garland School of Social Work.
It’s Time to Support Independent Media
If giant media conglomerates are allowed to centralize their power and authority, then they will consolidate their messaging and control the flow of information for generations to come.
25 Who Inspire | Chaden Hani
Chaden Hani, a Lebanese researcher in peace studies, is one of Good Faith Media’s 25 Who Inspire.
Hit Seek: The Charlie Kirk Litmus Test for Christianity
There are strong feelings that either endear people to Kirk or feed their disgust for his message and methods. We are all at risk of confusing emotions with truth.
Remembering Beauty in Our Resisting
Wherever we find ourselves on the spectrum between resistance and beauty, whether through our history or preference, I am convinced a healthy life with Jesus holds an awareness of and engagement with both—usually at the same time.
Whitney Strong on Avoiding Discouragement and Finishing the Race
Whitney Austin, survivor and founder of Whitney/Strong, inspires action against gun violence by reminding us to temporarily pass the work to another to avoid discouragement.
25 Who Inspire | Emily Smith
Dr. Emily Smith, Assistant Research Professor of Global Health at Duke University, is one of Good Faith Media’s “25 Who Inspire.”
The Myth of the Middle: Rethinking the 10-80-10 Principle in a Time of Crisis
The 10-80-10 principle praises moderation, but neutrality often masks harmful choices. What does justice require of the so-called “middle”?
Jesus as Objective Reality
If Jesus is the objective reality of creation, then what does this mean for a modern world plagued by war, division, violence and nihilism?
25 Who Inspire | Hulitt Gloer
Dr. Hulitt Gloer, Emeritus Professor of Preaching and Christian Scriptures at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, is one of GFM’s 25 Who Inspire.
This Is What Mourning a Place Looks Like
Michelle Wahila reflects on returning to upstate New York from France—grappling with grief, gratitude, and belonging in the place she once called home.
White Christian Nationalism Has Its Martyr. Now What?
So while I will not venerate one who built a public career entirely on sewing division and hate, I do believe he has now been met with the unimaginable love of God.
Changing My Mind and Asking Forgiveness
I know the larger issue is that we don’t believe LGBTQ+ individuals should have any rights at all, and those ideas are supported by poor interpretations of a few verses scattered throughout the scriptures.
25 Who Inspire | Willie Pearl Mackey King
Willie Pearl Mackey King, who transcribed MLK’s “Letter From a Birmingham Jail,” is one of GFM’s “25 Who Inspire.”
The Murder of Charlie Kirk Prompts Different Responses to Grief
The murder of Charlie Kirk, who co-founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA) with Bill Montgomery, a retired businessman and Tea Party activist, continues to draw polarizing reactions online, resulting in real-life consequences. Comments on social media both marked his death with praise of his Christian witness and mocked it due to his inflammatory rhetoric, most notably shared on college campuses and his podcast.
Confidence in K-12 Education Reaches Record Lows
Confidence in U.S. K-12 education has fallen to a record low, with only 35% of Americans satisfied. A new Gallup poll highlights partisan divides and widespread concerns about student preparedness.
From the Archives | Celebrating Jewish Holy Days
Rabbi Rami Shapiro describes the Jewish fall holy days of Elul, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot—a season of forgiveness, reflection, and gratitude.
25 Who Inspire | Einike and Toivo Pilli
Craig Nash honors his friends Toivo and Einike Pilli as two of Good Faith Media’s “25 Who Inspire.”
25 Who Inspire | Elket Rodriguez
Elket Rodriguez, Global Migration Advocate for CBF and Fellowship Southwest, is one of Good Faith Media’s “25 Who Inspire.”
Ramona Martinez on Faith, “Third-Culture,” and her Debut Album “Ramona and the Holy Smokes”
Charlottesville band Ramona and the Holy Smokes release their self-titled debut. Frontwoman Ramona Martinez blends honky tonk tradition, Mexican-American roots, and a faith-infused perspective into ten striking songs.
Free Speech, Discernment, and the Future Our Kids Deserve
A pastor and parent reflect on Texas schools, free speech, and the hypocrisy of silencing educators while mandating religious posters in classrooms.
An Unequal System in an Unequal Society: Facing the Scourge of Racism
A stubborn oven stain becomes a metaphor for racism and injustice, revealing how inequality lingers in our culture and criminal justice system.
25 Who Inspire | TaNikka Sheppard
Dr. TaNikka Sheppard, founder and President of Sheppard Leadership Solutions, is honored as one of GFM’s “25 Who Inspire.”
By the Way | Charlie Kirk, David Barton, and The Necessity of Popular Scholarly Engagement
Randall Balmer examines the challenges scholars face in countering misinformation, emphasizing the importance of public engagement and the power of truth in combating falsehoods.
Mental Health Ministry: What We’re Missing
Most people will turn to a friend, family member,or fellow congregant with a concern that requires care before they reach out to their pastor. And they’ll often turn to their pastor before seeking help from a therapist.
A Progressive Christian Revolution
Progressive Christianity seeks to understand and embrace the authentic message of Jesus and to make progress towards the radical vision for the future that he called the basileia—the reign of God on Earth.
25 Who Inspire | Skye Perryman
Good Faith Magazine honors Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward as one of this years inaugural 25 Who Inspire honorees.
James Dobson and Me
Miguel A. De La Torre reflects on the death of James Dobson and the time when their public lives intertwined.
My Journey Through the Third Way of LGBTQ+ Inclusion
A personal journey of faith and community through the “Third Way” approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion, showing how love, patience, and discernment can unite people of faith.
Charlie Kirk’s Christianity Was Caesar’s, Not Christ’s
To follow Christ is to resist every form of empire, ancient and modern that dehumanizes, exploits and excludes.