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Shunning “Friends” To Live In A “Whiplash” World
While much of the United States was with their families on Christmas, enjoying one of the only nationally sanctioned days when large numbers of us are allowed to disengage from work, Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk were exposing a rift in MAGA-world over the idea of work itself.
Resolutions or Revolution?: A Come To Jesus Meeting With Clergy, Congregations and Denominations
The days of packed pews filled with faithful Baby Boomers are gone. Gen X, Millennials, and now Gen Z aren’t fighting for space in sanctuaries.
2025 Social Justice Engagement: Becoming Burning Embers
If the past is a prelude, progressive white women will swarm to places to help or try to reinvent the wheel by creating their own groups. They’ll go to all the marches, protests and city meanings, only to run themselves into the ground, quitting before Trump writes his first executive order.
Shunning “Friends” To Live In A “Whiplash” World
While much of the United States was with their families on Christmas, enjoying one of the only nationally sanctioned days when large numbers of us are allowed to disengage from work, Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk were exposing a rift in MAGA-world over the idea of work itself.
Two Stories to Watch in 2026
The new year will likely continue a lot more of the same stories from 2025, combined with many surprises.
Resolutions or Revolution?: A Come To Jesus Meeting With Clergy, Congregations and Denominations
The days of packed pews filled with faithful Baby Boomers are gone. Gen X, Millennials, and now Gen Z aren’t fighting for space in sanctuaries.
2025 Social Justice Engagement: Becoming Burning Embers
If the past is a prelude, progressive white women will swarm to places to help or try to reinvent the wheel by creating their own groups. They’ll go to all the marches, protests and city meanings, only to run themselves into the ground, quitting before Trump writes his first executive order.
Witness: As Far as I Can See
The morality of Americans who have spoken in less than sympathetic terms about the loss of Thompson’s life surprised many news anchors. But could this be the result of generations desensitized to violence, who cannot be distracted by sightings of drones or the reality of alien life on earth?
Looking Back At GFM’s 2024 “Stories To Watch”
Early this year, we asked our staff writers and contributing correspondents to share with readers the stories they will be following in 2024. Although many of these stories are still playing out, revisiting them can be a helpful end-of-year exercise.
What We Read, Watched and Listened to in 2024
This is a look back at what our team has been reading, watching and listening to in 2024.
Witness: As Far as I Can See
“You got me workin', workin' day and night.” From his 1979 album “Off the Wall,” this is the chorus to Michael Jackson’s “Workin’ Day and Night” and a popular refrain of automatons in a capitalist society. Still, millions of Americans don’t earn enough money to afford...
Looking Back At GFM’s 2024 “Stories To Watch”
A lot happened this year and our team at Good Faith Media has been on top of it since the beginning. Early this year, we asked our staff writers and contributing correspondents to share with readers the stories they will be following in 2024. Although many of these...
What We Read, Watched and Listened to in 2024
Editor’s Note: The following is a look back at some of what our team has been reading, watching and listening to in 2024. Stephanie Brueggeman, Data and Sales Manager In 2016, when Beyonce performed “Daddy Lessons” with The Chicks at the CMA Awards, I knew this was a...
‘In Every Way’: Baptist Layman Jimmy Carter Became U.S. President and Much More
The 39th U.S. President, who died on December 29, 2024, in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, lived out those opportunities with faithfulness and fullness for 100 years.
‘In Every Way’: Baptist Layman Jimmy Carter Became U.S. President and Much More
The 39th U.S. President, who died on December 29, 2024, in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, lived out those opportunities with faithfulness and fullness for 100 years.
2024 New Year Wishes Unfulfilled, What to Wish for in 2025?
At the beginning of 2024, I made two New Year wishes: (1) End the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and (2) Encourage people to reject intolerance. Neither of those wishes came true. I’m hoping to do better in 2025.
2024 New Year Wishes Unfulfilled, What to Wish for in 2025?
At the beginning of 2024, I made two New Year wishes: (1) End the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and (2) Encourage people to reject intolerance. Neither of those wishes came true. I’m hoping to do better in 2025.
A Light Has Dawned
God’s presence in the form of a child radiated a great light amid the Israelites’ darkness, and it continues to illuminate our darkness today.
A Light Has Dawned
God’s presence in the form of a child radiated a great light amid the Israelites’ darkness, and it continues to illuminate our darkness today.
The Suspicious Relatives of Christmas
The genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of Bathsheba, the son of Sarah
The Suspicious Relatives of Christmas
The genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of Bathsheba, the son of Sarah
Witness: Beginning to See the Light
Many North American churches are lighting Advent candles. But prisoners are setting themselves on fire. How many more will resort to these drastic measures before Christ-followers begin to see the light?
Charles Dickens, Ted Lasso, and Mary, Mother of Jesus: Reimagining Christmas Memories
As in other memory reconstructions– such as how great our country allegedly was at some point in the past–a lot of selective editing goes into recreating the template we try to cram our yearly Christmas experience into.
Witness: Beginning to See the Light
Many North American churches are lighting Advent candles. But prisoners are setting themselves on fire. How many more will resort to these drastic measures before Christ-followers begin to see the light?
Charles Dickens, Ted Lasso, and Mary, Mother of Jesus: Reimagining Christmas Memories
As in other memory reconstructions– such as how great our country allegedly was at some point in the past–a lot of selective editing goes into recreating the template we try to cram our yearly Christmas experience into.
There’s Still No Room for Jesus
As I reflect upon and contemplate the Christmas story this year, I cannot help but imagine Mary and Joseph arriving at the church’s steps today, carrying their little bastard with them. How would they be treated? There is plenty of space in the pews of the churches, but would there be room for an undocumented, unhoused and unwed family?
Look Back | 5 Suggestions to Cope With Grief During Holiday Season
While carrying the burden of grief during the holidays is challenging enough, often those who struggle during this time of year feel as if they cannot express their grief because there is an expectation to be joyful despite the pain we feel.
There’s Still No Room for Jesus
As I reflect upon and contemplate the Christmas story this year, I cannot help but imagine Mary and Joseph arriving at the church’s steps today, carrying their little bastard with them. How would they be treated? There is plenty of space in the pews of the churches, but would there be room for an undocumented, unhoused and unwed family?
Look Back | 5 Suggestions to Cope With Grief During Holiday Season
While carrying the burden of grief during the holidays is challenging enough, often those who struggle during this time of year feel as if they cannot express their grief because there is an expectation to be joyful despite the pain we feel.
The Forgotten Mary
Mary is a good guide, but not because she is sinless and always takes the right steps. In fact, if we read the gospel account carefully, we will see that she experiences doubts and hesitations. She often misunderstands her son’s purpose and mission and sometimes even opposes him.