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People of Good Faith: Cory Jones
Cory Jones is senior pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Burlington, New Jersey, and a member of the Good Faith Media governing board.
New Research Offers Insight into Religious Lives of US Youth
Many young adults in the U.S. remain engaged in religious faith and practice but have little trust in religious institutions, a new report says, which surveyed more than 10,000 youth and conducted interviewed with 150.
Look Back | Lessons from Thomas Paine: Our Democratic Aristocracy
Thomas Paine’s ‘Common Sense’ delivered a devastating blow to the notion of the British monarchy and its attendant aristocracy. What if we updated and applied Paine’s same critiques to our own democratic aristocracy?
Baylor Must Be Safe Harbor for All Students
Baylor needs to reinterpret its statement on human sexuality to allow a non-discriminatory clause to be added for LGBT students. The university must become a safe, loving and accepting place for all students.
November 13, 2020
In today’s curated news and analysis headlines: Family split over son’s support of Trump politics threatens Billy Graham’s legacy; Amid cries for church unity post-election, some Christians say ‘Not so fast’; News from Israel, Turkey and Mozambique; and more
Trumpism Must Leave; Hope Must Enter
Even though the current president will leave the White House, his philosophy of Trumpism is still embraced by some 70 million voters. In short, Trumpism is here to stay. So what can good faith people do? Here are 6 suggestions.
US Must Now Nourish New Narrative
The election has brought about a change that a significant majority of voters believed was needed, yet divisions still exist. It won’t be enough for people to reject the old narrative; a new visionary narrative must be established.
Emerging Voices | Baylor Must Follow Students’ Lead, Charter LGBTQ+ Student Group
It’s time for Baylor’s administration to follow the lead of student government by firmly and explicitly committing to cultivating a diverse and inclusive university – one that supports and respects the dignity of LGBTQ+ students.
November 12, 2020
In today’s curated news and analysis headlines: Episcopal priest winds election in Georgia, becoming state’s first LGBTQ state senator; Global restrictions on religion reach highest level in more than a decade; Church of England publishes major teaching resource on identity and sexuality; and more
Life Goes On
We have a new presidential administration. A possible COVID-19 vaccine may be more than 90% effective. These changes bring us hope, but no matter what happens, good or bad, life will still roll on like a river.
Liminal Space: Will You Walk Through the Opened Door?
What is liminal space? Let’s just say it provides for us the context of possibility. These possibilities may involve risk, danger and suffering as well as profound fulfillment and joy. A door has opened, but will we walk through it?
Emerging Voices | Baylor’s Student Senate Affirms LGBTQIA+ Students
Making a powerful move toward equality, Baylor University’s Student Senate passed a resolution signaling to the LGBTQIA+ community that they are recognized and loved. Will the administration follow suit?
4 Things You Should Reflect on This Veterans Day
Veterans Day doesn’t often get much attention, possibly because it’s squeezed between two other cash-registering holidays, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Yet here are four things people of faith should reflect on this Veterans Day.
November 11, 2020
In today’s curated news and analysis headlines: Religious leaders welcome Joe Biden’s election as 2nd Catholic to win presidency; Evangelicals in Midwest who ditched Trump cost him the election, early data shows; “My faith is shaken”: The QAnon conspiracy theory faces a post-Trump identity crisis; and more
Revelation 2020: Signs and Wonders
White nationalism got a healthy ‘Amen’ from white evangelicals en masse. Going forward, we cannot pretend this hasn’t happened. While we need to be listening and loving, we can’t pretend everything is fine.
Personal Stories Featured in New Podcast
Short, true stories – told by the people who lived them – are the focus of a new podcast dropping this week from Good Faith Media. Each episode of ‘Good Faith Stories’ is about 30 minutes and features four or so stories.
Emerging Voices | Baylor Must Support LGBTQ+ Students
Although Baylor remains years behind the curve in LGBTQ+ rights, the school is in the unique position to change the lives of its LGBTQ+ students and to show the love of Christ to a group of people historically shunned by the church.
Exit Polls Reveal Sustained Evangelical Support of Trump
While pollsters have been criticized for being off target again after underestimating support for President Donald Trump four years ago, they were far more accurate in previewing how white Christians would vote.
November 10, 2020
In today’s curated news and analysis: Voting in Georgia and 2020 religion numbers; 19th century Chicago church turned into private home and public event space; Christian churches mirror country’s political divisions; and more
‘The Organ Thieves’
The Organ Thieves, a compelling new book by Charles ‘Chip’ Jones, explores the lack of thoughtful moral reflection that led to a lawsuit over the inappropriate recovery and subsequent transplantation of a man’s heart.
Four New Releases from Nurturing Faith Books
“Finding a New Way Home,” “The Key to the Proverbs,” “Catching Up with God” and “A Man of Peace Goes to War: A Memoir” are the latest releases from Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of Good Faith Media.
US Leads World in Plastic Waste Generation
The US is the world’s leading producer of plastic waste by volume, largest plastic waste producer per capita and second-largest exporter of plastic waste, a report said. Globally, plastic production increased 26% from 2010-16.
November 9, 2020
In today’s curated news and analysis: Biden’s faith comes through in speech, quoting Catholic hymn and Bible verse; Kamala Harris set to bring Baptist faith, Hindu roots to historic role; Muslim communities are becoming more involved in disaster relief projects; Armed men, believers in white evangelical-rooted QAnon movement, arrested in Philadelphia while trying to deliver fake ballots; and more
People of Good Faith: Joel Emerson
Joel Emerson is web editor at Good Faith Media and pastor of Memorial Lutheran Church, Nashville, Tennessee.
Will Your Church Be Out of Sync This Advent?
Advent is a season when the church and the world seem particularly out of sync. Those churches that tend to the pensive waiting of Advent nurture a quiet but powerful resistance to the world and its brash holiday cheer.
When You Serve in Church, Don’t Be a Gerald
Gerald, a wild turkey, closed a community park because of his bullying behavior toward visitors. This angry bird’s behavior is a lesson for all of us in church. Don’t behave like a Gerald, seeking to get our way at all costs.
November 6, 2020
In today’s curated news and analysis: Coverage of the presidential election and evangelicals; Christian unity isn’t possible while white supremacy rots the foundation; Pastors work to stop evangelicals’ spread of ‘dangerous’ information; There’s no evidence that psychedelics can changer your politics or religion; and more
America, We Still Do Not Know
Regardless of who wins the presidency, one truth is clear: The US remains deeply divided. And it is not only growing but becoming more intense. As people of good faith, here are steps you can take to help bridge the deep divide.
All the Light We Cannot See
Election Day results revealed the US public did not forcefully repudiate a politician who seems to revel in eliciting the worst human tendencies. But it’s important to look past our despair to see the many shining points of light.
After the Election, Who Shall We Be?
No one knows the final outcome of the U.S. presidential election, but we do know our marching orders as God’s people. But in case you need a refresher, here are some of the actions we should put into practice after the election.