Opinion
25 Who Inspire | Amy-Jill Levine
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine holds many titles with long names, but her students know her as “AJ” and a trusted friend.
The Supreme Court Versus the Fourteenth Amendment
Federal agents can now detain persons based on the social-coloring of their skin. A recent Supreme Court decision now allows immigration stops based on race and ethnicity.
Belief Behind the Book | Rebecca Craig’s “Through Her Eyes”
Through Her Eyes: Biblical Women Speak by Rebecca Craig gives voice to the stories of biblical women that have long been silenced in scripture.
Good Faith Media’s 25 Who Inspire
Good Faith Media announces its inaugural “25 Who Inspire” list.
25 Who Inspire | Cliff Vaughn
Cliff Vaughn, media producer at Good Faith Media, is honored as one of Good Faith Magazine’s “25 Who Inspire.”
When Will It Stop? America’s Descent into Killing Ourselves
America will continue to be a violent nation until it comes to grips with its violent past that still fuels the terrorizing atrocities we see today.
Born in Violence
The epidemic of school shootings and political violence represents not an aberration in American society, but its logical culmination.
From the Archives | 7 Ways to Live Proactively in Our Post-9/11 World
To counter the current climate of fear and suspicion, we can live proactively with faith, courage and radical hospitality.
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk and another School Shooting: Can We Break the Cycle of Violence?
Amid mass shootings, we must confront rhetorical violence, reject hatred, and affirm human dignity through true nonviolence.
Centre College Expo: Affirming Faith in Unexpected Places
Luke Emerson writes about finding a kindred soul at Centre College’s “Expo” event.
From Silence to Strength: How Sexual Assault Survivors Find Healing and Hope
Michael Chancellor reflects on sexual assault’s impact and the courageous journey from victim to survivor through healing, self-forgiveness, and hope.
The Transformation of Rebecca Sue: A Conversation with Kathleen Norris
Author Kathleen Norris reflects on her sister’s life in Rebecca Sue: A Sister’s Reflections on Disability, Faith, and Love.
When Democracy Falters, Will Faith Communities be the Helpers?
Fred Rogers’ call to “look for the helpers” offers wisdom as democracy faces threats. Will faith communities embody Micah’s vision of justice, mercy, and humility to bring recovery and hope?
The Hermeneutics of Homosexuality
How should Christians read the Bible on sexuality, money, slavery, and gender? David Wheeler explores a way of interpretation that focuses on conversation, context and Christ.
Stay Woke!
Stay woke. The axiom has recently come under scrutiny and been redefined by conservative politicians as a pejorative term. While now seemingly synonymous with attempts at diversity, equity, and inclusion by their liberal colleagues, it is a maxim that dates to the 20th century.
The Angel of Hebron: Hope in the not-so-Holy Land
Discover the story of the Angel of Hebron, a woman who used a simple ladder to help Palestinian children bypass checkpoints and reach school in safety.
Criminalizing Poverty, Controlling Death: A Historical Theology of Black Funeral Homes
Black funeral homes remain critical beacons. They continue to stand as guardians of memory and compassion, offering dignity even when society rejects it.
Dinah, Tamar, and Epstein: The Consequences of Patriarchy
While the patriarchy still needs to face the consequences of its actions, I hope and dream for a day when love becomes the standard by which we measure ourselves as a society.
The Summer the Waco Damn Began to Break
A Waco summer saw Baylor reject an LGBTQ+ grant, Chip Gaines defend inclusion, and signs the dam of exclusion at Baylor may finally be breaking.
Approaching AI with Ethical Evolution and Holy Hesitation
Kerri Fisher urges us to approach AI with thoughtfulness, balancing courage and care.
The Season of Creation from September 1 through October 4 Offers a Kairos Moment for the Church
Grace Ji-Sun Kim writes about the new liturgical “Season of Creation,” offering a pivotal moment for the Church to remedy the climate crisis.
Time Traveling: Inheriting Southern Seminary’s Past
Author Justin Cox weaves tales of family, dissent, and Southern Seminary’s past, revealing the power of story to carry faith and legacy forward.
Harmful Ideologies Begin with Rhetoric and Messaging
Reflecting on a 2016 visit to the Holocaust Museum, Rebecca David Hensley warns how propaganda becomes ideology and calls Christians to defend truth today.
Reframing Rest
What would it mean to be well-rested? To push back against “grind culture” and the crushing productivity of capitalism? Often associated with a particular time of the day, a certain room in the house and a specific article of furniture, rest needs to be reframed.
Reason to Fear: Musk, Mamdani, and Me
Miguel A.De La Torre reflects on living in fear as deportations and denaturalization efforts intensify, exposing how Latine communities—even those with legal status—are being targeted in Trump’s America.
Constructing a Playlist for Our Times
Reflecting on Ecclesiastes and songs from the Byrds to Chicago, Paul Lewis explores faith, uncertainty, and the search for a playlist that holds both hope and doubt in tension.
Invasion: Setting the Stage for Martial Law
Trump expands National Guard powers, raising fears of authoritarian overreach, violent precedent, and echoes of history from Kent State to the Gestapo.
Hurricane Katrina Revealed America at Its Best and Worst
Hurricane Katrina’s devastation revealed the nation’s deepest compassion and its stark racial and economic divides, as churches, charities, and citizens mobilized to aid survivors amid failures of government response.
The United States: Not Great, Not Yet
America has had moments of greatness, but not today. Here’s how we can reclaim our highest ideals through justice, equality, and compassion.
Interview | Bishops Eaton and Curry Reflect the Distinctives and Future of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Bishops Yehiel Curry and Elizabeth Eaton join Good Faith Media to reflect on faith, leadership, and the future of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.