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Maston Foundation Awards Annual Scholarship to Samuel Still
Maston Foundation executive director David Morgan, in a press release, highlighted the significance of Still’s doctoral dissertation, “Narrative Theodicy with Karl Barth and Fyodor Dostoevsky,” as a primary reason for his selection.
Know All Too Well
Even more than a mirror, power reveals who a person really is and whether they have a strong or weak sense of moral identity. Who we are when we are in charge speaks to our character. How we behave when given influence exposes our motivations.
Despite Polarization, Some Issues of Agreement Exist Between Biden and Trump Voters
These areas of consensus are evident in discussions about destigmatizing mental health, reservations about the role of artificial intelligence in daily life, and the need for public discourse to encompass both the nation’s achievements and shortcomings.
Shaping Theological Education at IBTS through Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Partnership
The nature of our collaboration should draw us to reach well beyond the confines of our own community and culture to join hands with and learn from those different from us.
White Christian Nationalism Is Not Our Country’s Biggest Threat
Presidential races are now determined more by a party’s ability to hold together their loosely aligned constituencies than by their ability to reach out to the mythical “undecided voter.
A Letter to Donald Trump Supporters
I write to you in the aftermath of the May 30th New York state court jury verdict that found Donald Trump guilty of committing 34 felony offenses of falsifying business records in order to conceal a conspiracy to interfere with the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Good Faith Media: Thriving to the Future
GFM’s new “Thriving Towards the Future” strategy is an exciting moment in the organization’s life. Between GFM’s staff and board of directors, we invite you to be a part of this momentous occasion.
“The Zionist Occupied Government” Myth
The fence at the National Memorial remembers those children and everyone else who died or was permanently transformed by trauma that day. But the conspiracy theory lives on, increasingly in the mainstream, spouted by talking heads on Fox News and even by elected members of Congress.
New Lifeway Research Survey Says ‘Pastoral Support of Same-Sex Marriage Stalls’
A new Lifeway Research study finds the number of pastors who support same-sex marriage has not increased. Released on June 4, three-fourths of U.S. Protestant pastors surveyed (75%) remain opposed to the union.
You are Social Media’s Product, not its Customer
Be aware of how you engage with social media. Remember that you are the product and your attention and data are being sold. This awareness will allow you to choose how to engage with social media.
Trump the Totem
Mike Johnson is wrong about the legitimacy of the trial, but he’s right that Trump has become for his followers much more than a political candidate.
GFM-Produced “Free Mom Hugs” Podcast Releases in June
“Pride 365: Keeping Queer Kids Alive” is a new podcast produced by Good Faith Media for Free Mom Hugs. The podcast’s first season will release four episodes on Wednesdays in June.
New Lifeway Study Finds Churchgoers Are Interested but Not Involved in Prison Ministry
A new Lifeway study gauges U.S. Protestants’ participation in and perceptions about prison ministry.
All Men Are Created Equal
However, deep cracks began to develop during the Civil Rights Movement. During the 1960s, “we the people” became more inclusive, as those who were not white claimed their humanity.
Life is a Writing Process
A couple of months ago, I was invited to speak to a group of students on “Career Day” about my work as an associate editor at Good Faith Media. A ten-minute talk, I didn’t expect it to mean so much to me until I started writing.
New Public Religion Research Institute Survey Gauges Relationship Between Religion and Partisanship Among AAPI Voters
Ahead of this year’s presidential election, the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) measures the relationship between religion and partisanship among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
In Bed with a Mosquito
I thought about how easy it is to become discouraged and give up, attempting to reach the end of our small lives with as little stress and involvement as possible. But I remembered a quote from Margaret Mead, which made me reconsider: “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”
Israel is no longer a functioning democracy
While claiming to protect sensitive information about troop movements, Netanyahu really is targeting news outlets that don’t tell his story the way he wants it told — with him as the hero.
A Church LGBTQ+ Pride Guide: 10 Dos and Don’ts at Festivals and Parades
If your church is planning to support your local Pride parade or festival this year, here are a few things to keep in mind that may help your presence be good news to Pride-goers and a beautiful expression of your church’s ministry of love and justice.
Lessons from Gusty: Heading for the Frady Hole
Even though I am not a proponent of a literal hell, my mind might be changing if we cannot reverse the damage humans have contributed to climate change. We can—and must— do better.
Gallup Survey Charts Americans’ Class Consciousness
A new Gallup survey finds most Americans consider themselves members of the middle or working class. Just two percent identify as upper class.
Suffering in Silence with Autoimmune Conditions
The physical pain associated with a diagnosis is just the beginning. But the emotional toll may be the most difficult.
Pomp and Circumstance: The College vs. Trade School Debate
There are good reasons to interrogate the bill of goods that universities have sold to generations of young people. But this doesn’t mean we should automatically ascribe virtuous intentions to those voices calling for more high school graduates to skip college to do “dirty jobs.”
Dispatches From the United Methodist Diaspora: Remember the Struggle of What Has Been
There has never been a perfect solution for any marginalized person in an institution that prioritizes money and power over human dignity.
Understanding Israel and Palestine: British Israelism and the Roots of Christian Zionism
I will unequivocally and unconditionally say that the war must end, Israel’s decades-long blockade in Gaza must be dismantled, and Israel must partner with the global community in rebuilding what is currently the world’s largest open-air prison. However, a true and lasting peace can only come if we give Jews and Palestinians the voice that antisemitism and Christian Zionism have stolen from them.
A Queer Take on the Man vs Bear Debate
Perfect love may cast out fear, but love isn’t a solo endeavor. Women and LGBTQ+ people are afraid because–by and large–straight, cisgender men don’t love the women in their lives well.
The Spiritual Imagination of Artificial Intelligence
How will AI guide spiritual seekers? I see themes in the religions it invents.
Reflections on Ordination: So, You Have a Dream?
However, something kept me going. The beliefs about women in ministry just felt “off.” Even in the uncertainty, I promised God I would go into ministry if he kept the doors open.
Mental Health Awareness Month: In Praise of Grief
Good grief! Some Christians believe and behave as if talking about grief somehow takes away from God’s glory, God’s goodness, God’s perfect record.
Anne Lamott and Morgan Wallen: Adventures and Misadventures in Cancel Culture
We are about a decade into the social project some call “Cancel Culture” and others refer to as “holding people accountable.” I’m not sure we know what we are doing now, or why we are doing it, any more than we did when we began.