Recent Articles
Was Jesus Ever Scammed?
I can’t say for sure that Jesus got scammed. But he didn’t always get the results he desired.
“The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” in Couples Therapy
One of the most helpful tools I have found in my work with couples is what John Gottman calls the “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.”
The Horror and the Hope
For the Jewish people and for the residents of Israel, this is a terrible time.
October 17, 2023
In Gaza War, Israel v. Christian Leaders May be Preview of Israel v. Vatican; How the Israel-Hamas War May Reconfigure the Synod of Bishops; Legendary Musician John Mellencamp Makes Appearance in Legendary Savannah Church (and more)
Fall Fundraising Campaign: Until the Raceless Gospel Dwells Among Us
Good Faith Media supports those who have visions and dreams of a new way of being and belonging. For me, that is the witness of the raceless gospel and the work of The Raceless Gospel Initiative.
Our Departed Family Members: Keeping the Flame Alight
For Jewish people, death is not an ending. We are taught that we live on in the memories of those whose lives we impacted. That memory, that legacy remains long after a loved one has died, living on like a small candle within each of our hearts.
October 16, 2023
7 Big Questions About the Israel-Hamas War, Answered; US Has Seen Increase in Domestic Threats Since Hamas Attacks in Israel, FBI Says; For American Evangelicals Who Back Israel, ‘Neutrality Isn’t an Option’ (and more)
Seeking Comfort During Times of Horror
Sitting in the United States, getting alerts about Hamas’s terrorist attacks on Israel on Saturday, during one of our Holy Days was shocking, dizzying and momentarily, paralyzing.
Where There is No Justice, There Can Be No Peace
In allowing these atrocities to continue, we risk losing sight of the fact that all human beings have the right to live free from threats to their safety. We risk becoming blind to the reality that this is a multifaceted conflict.
Rachel Weeps: My Response to the War in the Middle East
And now that open war has broken out across the region, the real victims of this extended conflict will be the innocent Jewish and Palestinian families attempting to live out their lives in peace. For them, I weep.
Look Back| Land of Canaan: Whose Land Is It?
If it’s a matter of who got there first, the Israelites have a case against the Palestinians. If it’s a matter of who has held control of the land most recently and for the longest period of time, the Palestinians have a case against the Israelis.
Choose Life
We each have choices to make as this conflict unfolds. The first of which is life or death.
Talking in Metaphors When the Lights Go Out
When the lights go out, what happens? That’s the big mystery.
What Draws Professing Christians to Dishonest and Cruel Personalities?
Dishonesty followed by cruelty drives the popularity of some of the nation’s highest-profile personalities today. Sadly, this two-step approach is widely embraced and empowered by many who identify themselves as Christian.
A Violent Tale of Two Cities
Why do we celebrate when Eurocentric people fight for freedom and liberty from tyranny, but condemn it when those from the global south attempt to also fight for their self-determination? My attempt to understand the context of this current manifestation of violence will be told in a tale of two cities— specifically the villages of Ein Hod and Iqrit, two towns I visited this past week.
When the World Goes Dark
This is not about an election. The church should not mark its progress in four-year cycles but instead consider the times and work while it is day—because night is coming.
Fall Giving Campaign: Tell Stories That Ensure That There Is Justice Among Us
At Good Faith Media, we believe there is always more to tell. We promise to tell the stories that need to be told so that the words of truth can dwell among us, full of truth and full of potentially redeeming grace.
Good Faith Media Statement on Middle East Conflict
In the coming days, we will share thoughts from an array of voices on the recent events in the Middle East. We want these reflections to provoke curiosity, empathy and kindle movements that lead to justice and peace.
Craig Nash Named Senior Editor at Good Faith Media
Craig Nash has been named senior editor at Good Faith Media.
Facing the Threat to Public Education: Part 2
I know that public dollars were “diverted” to build and operate racially segregated schools for white children in Florida, Arkansas and elsewhere. Hence, I know that the current assertions about “school choice,” “education reform” and “universal vouchers” are merely old trash in new packages.
Muslims for Progressive Values Meet at Union Theological Seminary
Good Faith Media was invited to attend the 2023 Conference of the Muslims for Progressive Values at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.
Facing the Threat to Public Education: Part 1
It is important to remember that the present challenges facing public education in Arkansas, Florida and elsewhere across the United States are not new. Although we have bragged for generations about how far society has come in desegregating public education, the current situation shows that we were mistaken, if not self-deceived.
Wisdom Wherever You Find It | Don’t I Know You From Somewhere?
I know their names and their birthdays. But I will admit that as I get farther away from the original event, when I have to call up their ages at the drop of a hat, I hope the hat dropped off the top of a very tall building.
Report: Views on Women as Political Leaders
More than half (53%) of Americans say there are not enough women in high political offices, according to a recent Pew Research report. This is down six percentage points since 2018.
October 4, 2023
John Blake: As the 2024 Campaign Heats Up, Be Wary of Politicians Who ‘Textjack’ the Bible; Reflecting on Former President Jimmy Carter’s Devotion to DC’s First Baptist Church; Conservative U.S. Catholics Watch with Dread as Pope Opens Major Meeting (and more)
Fear in Search of a Theology
Many of today’s boldly proclaimed beliefs—masked as Christianity—are birthed through the narrow canal of fear. This exceeding high birth rate follows a pattern, a particular lineage.
Allan Boesak and Wendell Griffen Offer “Parables, Politics and Prophetic Faith” in New Book
Parables, Politics and Prophetic Faith: Hope and Perseverance in Times of Peril by Allan Boesak and Wendell Griffen offers subversive parables for our time.
October 3, 2023
‘How Could Somebody Do Such a Thing?’: North Vancouver Church’s Bees Stolen; Portions of NewSong Church Being Transformed into Retail and Residential Space; Esau McCauley: How the Faith that Arose from Cotton Fields Challenges Me (and more)
HBO’s “Savior Complex” Puts White Saviorism on Display
Accused of killing more than 100 Ugandan children, Renee Bach, a former missionary, gets a three-part HBO docuseries instead of jail time.
Fall Giving Campaign: Still Among Us
At Good Faith Media, we believe there is always more to tell. We promise to tell the stories that need to be told so that the words of truth can dwell among us, full of truth and full of potentially redeeming grace.