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Good Faith Media provides reflection and resources at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens.

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Erin Parks: In October 2024, the town held its first-ever Pride event. I recently sat down with Town Commissioner Ben Clapsaddle to discuss the logistics and execution of the inaugural Wake Forest Pride. Read more: ow.ly/EgT450WcRy1

Pride in Wake Forest

Erin Parks recently sat down with Wake Forest Town Commissioner Ben Clapsaddle to talk about the city’s first-ever Pride festival.

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Mitch Randall: At this point in Netanyahu’s leadership, he has crossed over into the territory of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Read more: ow.ly/yiWi50WcRpc

Israel Lost Its Way

The Nation of Israel, under the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has lost its way.

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Craig Nash: On June 19, The Roys Report released another report with new allegations, this time from a woman who claims a Newsboys lighting technician raped her in a hotel room in 2014 while Tait watched. Read more: ow.ly/1cOz50WcS0J

CCM Personalities Must Specify What the “Worst Kept Secret” Regarding Michael Tait Was

Amid recent allegations against Michael Tait, CCM insiders must answer a crucial question: Exactly what was the "worst kept secret?"

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Anna Parish: I don’t have the power to resist injustice in the form of an Oval Office pass or a seat on the Supreme Court. However, one of the spiritual practices I am relying on is living in joy and hope as a form of resistance. Read more: ow.ly/GaeT50WchYy

What Happens Next?

We focus on doing during times like these, don’t we? But is it possible there are other things we could be doing?

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Craig Nash: Zooming out beyond just music, evangelicals in the late 20th century were renegotiating their relationship with the arts just as they were doing with politics. Read more: ow.ly/iphR50WchJ5

Seven Mountain Mandate | How Do You Conquer Arts and Entertainment? Ask Phil Keaggy.

Seven Mountain Mandate ideology seeks to conquer realms of society “for Christ.” The arts are a challenging mountain for them to climb.

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Kip Banks Sr: So, needless to say, when General Granger Gordon rode into Galveston and on June 19, 1865, summoned the slaves together and made the announcement that they were free, it was a day of Jubilee! It was a day of great rejoicing. Read more: ow.ly/IgEm50WchbN

From the Archives | Juneteenth: Observing a Modern Day Jubilee

When General Granger Gordon rode into Galveston and on June 19, 1865, summoned the slaves together and made the announcement that they were free, it was a day of Jubilee! It was a day of great...

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"True Colors" presents a collection of essays that bear witness to God’s work through LGBTQ persons, pastors, and their congregations. They offer diverse perspectives that are united in their commitment to love and inclusion. Order a copy today: goodfaithmedia.org/product/t…
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Randall Balmer: So what did the Southern Baptists deem worthy of their attention? The news coming out of Dallas highlighted the resolution to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court decision that legalized gay marriages. Read more: ow.ly/FKqo50WbALb

By the Way | Resolutions – and Crickets – Among Southern Baptists in Dallas

Randall Balmer explores what Southern Baptists resolved to do last week in Dallas, and the many things they resolved to remain silent on.

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Erin Parks: Perhaps it is time to move the American flag out of our sanctuaries, not out of disrespect, but because, even though we are Americans, our most important allegiance is to Christ. Read more: ow.ly/CtPe50WbAo6

The Unsurprising Rise of Christian Nationalism and What We Can Do About It

Erin Parks writes about being completely unsurprised by the rise of Christian Nationalism and shares tips on combating it in our churches.

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Craig Nash: If you’ve watched the news for just a few minutes a day since last week, you’ve learned more about the horrors of the world than many ancient people knew in an entire lifetime. Read more: ow.ly/4pnO50Wbzrh

We Can’t Watch and We Can’t Turn Away

How can we balance the need to stay informed and not turn away from the horrors of the world with the competing need to stay sane?

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Craig Nash: Overall favorability toward the U.S. has dropped significantly since Trump returned to the White House earlier this year, according to the survey. Nowhere has that change been more drastic than in Mexico. Read more: ow.ly/91gi50WaJEu

Pew Study Finds Global Lack of Confidence in Trump on the World Stage

A recent Pew Research study measuring worldwide attitudes toward nations and global leaders finds that few nations have high levels of confidence in Donald Trump on the world stage.

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Angela Yarber: Amid the rainbows and glitter, parties and parades, MacKay’s book is an invitation to breathe deeply, searching our inner landscape for the queer spirituality that upholds us. Read more: ow.ly/rrxb50Wa1Cz

Belief Behind the Book | Shay MacKay’s “At the Edge of the Sea”

Angela Yarber takes a look at Shay MacKay’s “At the Edge of the Sea,” a collection of essays that invites readers to explore everyday mysticism.

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Barry Howard: Respected as one of America’s most gifted preachers and scholars, Dr. Killinger was a pastor, professor, theologian and prolific author whose voice resonated across denominations and generations. Read more: ow.ly/hPpq50Wa18I

Hearing the Elephant and Seeing the Owl: Memories of Dr. John Killinger

Barry Howard reflects on the wisdom of Dr. John Killinger, who passed away on June 5, the same day that Walter Brueggemann died.

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Katie Moore: When Trump decided to deploy the National Guard, his clear intention was to inflame tensions and sow chaos, as the deployment was wholly unnecessary and against the wishes of the Los Angeles mayor and the California governor. goodfaithmedia.org/los-angel…

"Los Angeles is Not Burning": A View From the Ground

Katie Moore, a native Texan living in Los Angeles, describes the events of the past week leading up to the National Guard deployment.

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Mitch Randall: Dressed in robes, collars and stoles, hundreds of clergy from across the country rallied to ask the Senate to reconsider a reconciliation budget bill. Read more: ow.ly/UlOp50W8Wvv

Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget

Religious leaders and people of faith gathered at the U.S. Capitol on June 10, 2025, to call on the Senate to reject the recent budget bill that the House of Representatives recently passed. The...

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Craig Nash: For Seven Mountain Mandate adherents, as well as for other evangelicals, framing Trump as a Cyrus figure turned out to be better than having one of their own in office. Read more: ow.ly/BOnT50W8oRL

Seven Mountain Mandate | Government Rule by Clerics and Kings

Whether Trump is setting the stage for a true believer in Christian supremacy to occupy the Oval Office may be irrelevant. He is already giving them what they want: rule by a king who will advance...

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Anna Parish: In an effort to unite with younger generations, we’ve scapegoated the very generations that have helped lay important groundwork for our faith. Read more: ow.ly/tiOa50W8o9j

Questions Leading to Questions: The Wisdom Senior Adults Offer to the Church

The church cannot afford to forget our older pew neighbors. We must remember them, include them and call upon them.

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Craig Nash attended Faith Commons' forum on Monday titled “Two Peoples, One Land” at Wilshire Baptist Church. The event addressed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank and explored pathways to peace. Read more: ow.ly/KAmM50W8nOh

Faith Commons “Two Peoples, One Land” Event Explores Pathways to Peace in Israel and Palestine

Faith Commons, a Dallas-based initiative that convenes faith and community leaders for conversations to advance the common good, hosted a forum on Monday, June 9th, titled “Two Peoples, One Land” at...

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Barry Howard: Though deeply academic, his writing was marked by poetic rhythm and prophetic urgency. His sermons and lectures could unsettle the comfortable and comfort the unsettled, sometimes in the same sentence. Read more: ow.ly/oR8o50W7I8I

Walter Brueggemann Challenged My Assumptions and Deepened My Faith: Reflections from a Former...

Barry Howard reflects on Walter Brueggemann, who completed his journey in “sure trust” and “glad obedience.”

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Rachel Mumaw-Schweser: Pentecost is the promise that no matter what divides us, God has given us a common tongue to speak that everyone can hear. Read more: ow.ly/3r9K50W7HEs

The Language of Pentecost

Pentecost is the promise that no matter what divides us, God has given us a common tongue to speak that everyone can hear.

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