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The Call for a Radical Black Christian Church: Becoming a Fortress of Liberation
African theology teaches us that God is both transcendent and imminent, that the divine is in relationship with creation and is deeply woven into the fabric of our lives. African spirituality reminds us that God is not a distant, punitive ruler but an ever-present force that calls us into community and liberation.
Pharaohs Like Us
Pharaohs are always going to Pharaoh. They can’t help themselves. They’ll create “restructuring plans” or “departments of government efficiency” from their penthouses and private jets, and it will all be under the guise of “slackers” and “lazy workers.”
Dialup Ghost: “I’ll Go to Hell to Do the Right Thing”
Dialup Ghost’s new record, “May You Live Forever in Cowboy Heaven,” showcases their love of indie rock balladry, the slacker rock heroes of the 90s, and the many other artists they namecheck directly in their lyrics and on the inside cover of their CD.
People of Good Faith | Dakota Felton
Dakota Felton is a Junior Management major at the University of Kentucky. He is a Spring 2025 Ernest C. Hynds intern at Good Faith Media.
My Pronouns
Although most have referred to me as “he,” “him,” or “his,” it was not that important to me which pronouns were used for me. I really didn’t care. Oh, the utter privilege of not having to care about an issue that does not affect me.
Rejecting Mercy: Why I No Longer Understand American Evangelicals
I am not concerned about President Trump’s response to the word “mercy.” I don’t expect him to know any better. But as for Franklin Graham and the like, this is a damning historical moment.
Painting a Target on the Back of Jesus
When our rogue president painted a target on my friend and her family, he painted a target on Jesus. That’s what Jesus himself said. I’m just quoting Jesus.
Bishop Budde and the Hypocrisy of Religious Freedom
Rachel Laser, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Alliance Defending Freedom, First Liberty Institute, Church-State Separation, First Amendment, Mariann Budde, Donald Trump
Roy Medley to Receive Dahlberg Peace and Justice Award
The Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley has recently been named the recipient of the 2025 Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace and Justice Award by the American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS).
People of Good Faith | Samuel Shepley
Samuel Shepley is a junior English and Faith and Social Justice major at Belmont University in Nashville. He is a Spring 2025 Ernest C. Hynds Jr. Intern at Good Faith Media.
Have North American Christians Forgotten About Lazarus?
“Success is not a name for God,” Martin Buber said. Before him, Jesus shared a parable about the idol of wealth, paralleling the lives of an unnamed rich man and Lazarus. The contrasting lives of the two men have been framed for millennia but have American Christians failed to see the lesson in this cautionary tale?
Lady Wisdom Takes The Scenic Route
Adam and Eve failed to distinguish between the two routes because the ultimate goal—God-likeness—appeared to be the same. Serpent did not change the goal but only the means of achieving it. Adam and Eve chose the serpent’s path. And they did indeed become knowledgeable.
Can I Hear You Now?: Removing the Silent Asterisk from “All Are Welcome” Signs
As a person with a significant disability, I was intrigued by the subject matter of the article “DEI in the Church,” published by Good Faith Media on January 17. My interest largely stemmed from the fact that, for at least two reasons, I have not been welcomed and included in churches.
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Following Jesus out of the Brickyards and Quads
We live in an intense time of upheaval. Without being naïve, may we look for opportunities to be ambassadors of Christ, who drew us to love justice, do kindness and walk humbly with our God.
Mitigating the Chaos: Survival Guide to the Trump Administration
After eight years of experiencing Trump’s turmoil, I am well prepared to endure and thrive over the next four years. As I wrote before he took office, when Trump moved into the White House, I evicted him from my head and heart. Here are some suggestions for combating Trump’s chaos and imagining a brighter future.
A Dream of Lady Liberty
In a time of full employment, “they” are taking our jobs. In the wake of thirty years of decline in violent crime nationally and statistics showing that immigrants, regardless of legal status, are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans, “they” are dangerous criminals, murderers and rapists.
A Ground-Level View of Trump’s Federal Spending-Freeze Chaos
As a Christian, I was compelled by the gospel, the words of Jesus, to use my life to try to diminish suffering for the world’s most vulnerable. This has been more than a career—it has been a vocation where my greatest gifts have met the world’s greatest need. I have had no radical agenda other than the notion that no child should die from a mosquito bite.
The Person in the Ditch Knows Exactly How to Interpret the Parable of the Good Samaritan
If the parts of the Bible between Bethlehem and Calvary are primarily about contrasting the perfect life of Jesus and the imperfect lives of humans, then the teachings of Jesus become nothing more than object lessons about our failures.
International Voices | Baptists, Community Organizing, and Social Justice in the United Kingdom
In Wales and England, there have been over 400 years of conversation about what it means to be Baptist. However, in the UK we have less than 40 years of conversation about what community organizing means for churches.
Bishop Takes King: American Pastor in Paris Reflects on Mariann Budde’s Historic Sermon
While Christian Nationalism thrives on fear, silence, and complicity, true faith has never been about following the loudest voices. The backlash proves how threatening the call to human dignity is to those who wield religion for power, not love.
2025 Q Christian Fellowship Celebrates Queer Resilience
LGBTQ+ Christians gathered in Atlanta from across the country to participate in Q Christian Fellowship’s annual conference. The gathering creates a space where LGBTQ+ Christians can bring 100% of their queerness and 100% of their faith, no matter their theology.
The Soul of America is Outside of Washington, D.C.
Yes, our anger at what is happening can motivate and help us rise and stand up, but once we rise, we must act and push, not using anger but love for our fellow citizens and a desire for deep connection.
They Don’t Own The Rights To My Imagination
In fairness, human innovation—our ability to adapt, create, and problem-solve—has often been a survival tool. But we don’t need to rob or oppress to survive. And yet, we believe we do. The systems we trust telegraph this idea constantly.
When Should Faith Leaders Get “Political”?: Differentiating between God-given Identity and Political Agency
We are all political agents because we live in a society, plain and simple. Our God-given identities, on the other hand, are not political. Those are gifts you cannot politicize away.
119th Congress Increases Diverse Representation
Despite increasing levels of representation, Congress is significantly more white than the general population. While almost three-fourths (74%) of Congress is white, only 58% of the U.S. citizenry is–a gap of 16%.
Common Sense Arguments Against Hardline Immigration Policies
If breaking one law makes someone illegal, many of our heroes were “illegals.”
Remembering the Holocaust 80 Years Later
On this day eighty years ago, Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp, was liberated by the Red Army in 1945. This dim and ruinous time in human history claimed the lives of more than six million Jews, along with millions of other people victimized by the German Nazis.
Lunar New Year: Celebrating Beauty and Diversity
Living in the United States, I believe it is imperative that we embrace differences rather than fear them. Festivals like the Lunar New Year offer us an opportunity to step into the lives of others, learn about their histories and practices, and appreciate the intricate tapestry of cultures that make up our shared human experience.
Pete Hegseth: Religious Extremism in a Brooks Brothers Suit
As Secretary of Defense, a role that puts him in charge of the agenda and policy for the entire U.S. military, Hegseth’s dominionist beliefs put the “power of the sword” in the hands of an ideological extremist.