Good Faith Weekly

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with the co-founders of a new organization called Christian Athletes Circles — Reverend Kelsey Davis and Georgette McKee — to talk about their work in the world of sports. Rev. Kelsey Davis has the heart of a chaplain, teacher, organizer, and coach. S...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Greg Garrett, a professor at Baylor University, to discuss what’s happening in the country after the first 100 days of the Trump administration. Dr. Greg Garrett is a professional writer who teaches creative writing, film, literature, and theolog...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Angela Denker to discuss her book "The Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Christianity." Angela Denker is an award-winning author, ELCA Lutheran pastor, and veteran journalist. Her first book, "Red State Christians," was the...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Robert P. Jones, the author and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute. Recently, his book White Too Long was banned by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and removed from the U.S. Naval Academy Library. Robert P. Jones is the president...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with singer-songwriter Derek Webb to talk about his new album, Survival, including the inspiration behind it and his creative process. Derek Webb is an American singer-songwriter of independent and formerly Christian music who first entered the music...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Seth Perry to talk about his new podcast, "Our Stigma," which focuses on mental health. Seth Perry is a Lutheran pastor who lives well with bipolar disorder. In February 2023, he made the decision to openly share his mental health diagnosis at ch...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Rev. Dr. Angela Yarber to discuss her work in empowering women—especially those in the LGBTQ+ community. Rev. Dr. Angela Yarber is a 10-time award-winning author, international best selling artist, professor, retreat leader, and founder of Tehom...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Kali Cawthon-Freels to discuss her upcoming role as the leader of Good Faith Media’s Faithful Pride initiative. Kali Cawthon-Freels is the author of "Reclamation: A Queer Pastor’s Guide to Finding Spiritual Growth in the Passages Used to Harm Us"...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Dr. Karoline Lewis to discuss the future of preaching. Dr. Karoline Lewis is a professor of preaching at Luther Seminary in Minnesota, as well as one of the directors of the Festival of Homiletics. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, O...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Paul Kroeger to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine. Paul Kroeger is a field officer based in Lviv, Ukraine, managing humanitarian projects for an NGO. He has lived in Ukraine for about two years. Prior to his work in Ukraine, Paul lived i...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Evan Clark, the Executive Director of Atheists United, in Los Angeles, California. Evan is an award-winning atheist community organizer with over 16 years experience tinkering with secular communities. He was hired in 2019 as Atheists United’s fi...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Rebecca Glazier to discuss her book, Faith and Community: How Engagement Strengthens Members' Places of Worship and Society. Rebecca A. Glazier is Professor in the School of Public Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She is the...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Rick Steves to discuss his new book, On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer." Rick Steves is a travel expert, author, and TV host who specializes in Europe. His travel philosophy encourages Americans to explo...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Matthew Dowd for a conversation about the state of the country and hopes for the future. Matthew Dowd is the chief political analyst for ABC News, a best-selling author, and a campaign strategist for more than 100 campaigns. In his position with...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy discuss the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the powerful sermon that captured global attention. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www. GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: GoodFaithMedia-...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Leah Payne to discuss her new book, "God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music." Guest: Leah Payne is an award-winning historian and Associate Professor of American Religious History at Portland Seminary. She holds...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Matthew Taylor, who has a new book out titled The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy. Guest: Matthew D. Taylor is senior scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies in Baltim...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy speak with Randall Balmer about the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. Guest: Randall Balmer, an Episcopal priest, teaches Religion in North America at Dartmouth College. He is a CNN Contributor, the author of more than a dozen books, and his co...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy wish you and yours a Merry Christmas -- and Happy Holidays! Guest: Sister Helen Holy, a character conceived by actor and comedian Paul J. Williams.  "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www. GoodFaithMedia.o...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy are honoring the life of Doctor Tony Campolo Guest: Robert Gauthier, executive director of the Campolo Center for Ministry. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www. GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links:...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy develop a relationship with Alexa. Guest: Blockprint artist Kreg Yingst, whose new book is "Everything Could Be a Prayer: 100 Portraits of Saints and Mystics." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www. GoodF...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy share their gratitude lists. Guest: Lucille O'Neal, author of "While I Have Your Attention: It’s Never Too Late for a New Beginning." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www. GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMedia...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy share their unique strategies for coping with bad news. Guests: Lloyd Barba and Sergio González, historians and hosts of the podcast "Sanctuary: On the Border Between Church and State." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy discuss the presidential election and what's to come. Guest: Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www. GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Skye Pe...

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy share details of an interesting side trip in the nation's capital this week. Guest: Amanda Tyler, executive director of BJC (Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty) and author of the new book "How to End Christian Nationalism." "Good Faith Weekly" is pr...