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Witnessing History: A Presbyterian at the Vatican
Grace Ji-Sun Kim shares about the fortunate timing of being in Italy after the passing of one pope and during the selection of another.
Art Will Save Us All
Art delivered me from my fear of rejection and thus aided in my freedom of expression. It showed me how to take risks and do more than pencil pushing.
Belief Behind the Book | “Unraveling” by Rebecca Wilson
Angela Yarber reflects on “Unraveling” by Rebecca Wilson in GFM’s Belief Behind the Book series.
American Baptist Churches Metro Chicago Unanimously Votes to Become a Sanctuary Region
On May 3, during its annual meeting, the American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago (ABCMC) became the first region within the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) to unanimously pass a resolution declaring itself a sanctuary region.
Vatican Dispatch | Pope Leo XIV: Preliminary Answers to Pre-Conclave Questions
My last contribution to Good Faith Media before the conclave opened on Wednesday addressed the question, “Who Might Become Pope?” We now have the answer to that question.
Vatican Dispatch | White Smoke! Cardinals Select North American Pope
Editor's Note: The following are live updates from Dr. Steve Harmon who is reporting on the papal conclave from the Vatican for Good Faith Media. At 6:08 p.m. in Rome (11:08 a.m. CST) today (Thursday, May 8), I was sitting in the Holy See Press Office briefing room...
Dispatch from the Vatican | Conclave Day One, and a Visit with Ecumenical Friends
Reporting from the Vatican, Steve Harmon reports on the first day of the papal conclave.
The Majority of American Catholics Want a ‘More Inclusive’ Church, New Survey Finds
When asked if the Catholic Church should “stick to its traditional teachings, even if it means the church gets smaller” or “be more inclusive, even if it means changing some of its teachings,” a majority of U.S. Catholics polled chose the latter (60% vs. 37%), according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.
Honoring All Women on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day should be more than just sentiment. It should be a catalyst for justice and change.
Dispatch from the Vatican | Who Might Become Pope?
One the first day of the papal conclave, Steve Harmon shares thoughts on who might be “papabile” to become the next pope.
Approaching AI with Integrity, Humility and Curiosity
AI doesn’t currently create human knowledge; it synthesizes it. This can be comforting, but also problematic, because human “knowledge” can be problematic.
Most ‘White’ Evangelicals Support the Trump Administration’s Anti-DEI, Pro- Federal Cuts and Tariffs Agenda, Study Shows
Most “White” evangelicals remain committed to President Donald Trump and his administration, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. They overwhelmingly support his anti-DEI (75%) but pro- federal government cuts (75%) and tariffs agenda (67%).
Dispatch from the Vatican | Conclave Process, Issues and Questions
Monday was my first full day in Rome, where I am covering the papal conclave that convenes this Wednesday afternoon. It began with the requisite caffeinated fuel for the day from the best place in Rome to get it: Sant’ Eustachio Il Caffè. In God’s providence, this is...
Some Call it Treason; I Call it Saving My Soul
The greatest act of patriotism is holding the state accountable to the rhetoric of freedom and democracy it expounds.
Jesus Wasn’t a Pessimist, He was Present
I have a confession: I’m not a silver linings person. Optimism has never been my default.
Dispatch from the Vatican | Steve Harmon Arrives in Rome for Papal Conclave
Steve Harmon has arrived in Rome to cover the papal conclave for Good Faith Media. He shares some preliminary thoughts before the week begins.
Trump Presidency Proves White-Body Supremacy is a Pyramid Scheme
With a convicted felon and “legally defined sexual predator” in office, white-body supremacy is revealed on the world’s stage as a pyramid scheme. Trump was chosen not in spite of his character flaws and his cruelty but because of them. Cruelty was always the point and for the sake of power.
Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Every May, we honor the rich history, cultural vibrancy and enduring contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The AAPI experience is a story of resilience, joy, pain and survival told across generations and continents.
A Church LGBTQ+ Pride Guide: 12 Dos and Don’ts at Festivals and Parades
Editor's note: The following first appeared at Good Faith Media on May 31, 2024, as a guide for churches wanting to show support for the LGBTQ+ community at pride festivals. Since it was first published, Good Faith Media launched its Faithful Pride Initiative to...
Light a Single Candle in the Dark
For many, these last few weeks have been a nightmare traveling across the land, unlike anything our nation has ever experienced. We are not the first country, nor will we be the last, to have suffered so much loss. Someone once said that cowardice is contagious. But...
The Locust Effect: Countering the Destruction of Christian Nationalism with the Values of Jesus
Christian nationalists are swarming across the country. From dismantling public education to encouraging neighbors to turn on neighbors, this authoritarian political and theological ideology consumes everything in its path.
For United Methodists, an Important Affirmation on a Momentous Anniversary
With the absence of so many voting members who wished to uphold (and tighten) the denomination’s discriminatory stance toward members of the queer community, the road was paved for a much more liberative movement to come to fruition.
Trump Establishes Religious Liberty Commission, Some Advocates Express Skepticism
On Thursday, President Trump filed an executive order establishing the “Religious Liberty Commission,” designed to address what the administration claims are threats to “America’s unique and beautiful tradition of religious liberty.”
Good Faith Media, Steve Harmon to Provide Papal Conclave Coverage from the Vatican
The papal conclave tasked with selecting a new pope will begin next week, and Good Faith Media (GFM) will be on the ground in the Vatican to provide up-to-date news and analysis. GFM is partnering with Dr. Steve Harmon, professor of historical theology at Gardner-Webb...
The Insulting ‘$5,000 Solution’ to the Childcare Crisis
For economic reasons, the administration has lamented the lowering birthrate. Yet they turn their backs on families who suffer from the current childcare crisis.
Maston Foundation Awards Graduate Scholarships to Anderson and Whitaker
Two doctoral students researching how to apply Christian ethics to congregational life have been awarded scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year by the T.B. Maston Foundation.
GFM and Seth Perry Release New Documentary Podcast on Mental Health, Addiction
A new podcast production from Good Faith Media on mental health and addiction releases tomorrow. The first episode of “Our Stigma,” a six-episode podcast written, created and hosted by Lutheran Pastor Seth Perry, drops Thursday, May 1.
A Survivor’s Farewell to Pope Francis: Gratitude, Grief, and Unfinished Work
For survivors of clergy abuse who choose to remain Catholic, this is our daily act of courage—to believe that “with You, O Lord, everything is new. With you, everything begins again,” even when the Church has been the source of our deepest wounds.
Rabbi Urges Caution on Trump-Hitler Comparisons
The current global drift toward right-wing nationalism and authoritarianism is deeply concerning, and vigilance is essential. However, I believe our discourse would be far more effective—and historically responsible—if we avoided Nazi comparisons.
Zionism | Failure of Empire
Jews are a covenantal people, bound not by borders, but by a shared commitment to a higher moral standard. Our covenant is not a license to dominate. It is a mandate to serve.