What do true faith and forgiveness look like in the face of wrongful conviction?

Host Curtis Chang is joined by award-winning journalist Barbara Bradley Hagerty and Ben Spencer, who was wrongfully imprisoned for 34 years. They share Ben's powerful story of faith, resilience, and redemption in the face of wrongful incarceration. Curtis and Barbara explore the systemic failures of the American justice system and reveal how the innocence movement and investigative journalism were crucial in securing Ben's exoneration. Ben reflects on how his belief in truth and forgiveness transformed his life, offering hope to others facing adversity.

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Resources from this episode:

• Barbara Bradley Hagerty's Bringing Ben Home: A Murder, a Conviction, and the Fight to Redeem American Justice
• Jim McCloskey and Centurion Ministries
• Read about Ben at The National registry of Exonerations
• Read the news of Ben's exoneration
• Listen to Barbara's early reporting on Ben's case
• Read about Judge Rick Magnis' belief in Ben's innocence
• Read about Ross Perot's secret witness payout
• Read John 16:33

More From Barbara Bradley Hagerty:

• Read Barbara's work in The Atlantic
• Check out Barb's website
• Buy Babara's books

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What Is the Faithful Response to Rising Authoritarianism?

New York Times columnist and "founding friend" David French joins host Curtis Chang to explore the shifting dynamics of American governance under the Trump administration. They explore the growing concentration of executive power and the MAGA-driven erosion of the checks and balances envisioned by the Founders. Curtis and David also discuss the weakening influence of both the legislative and judicial branches, while reflecting on the crucial role of strong family ties, community, and inspired worship for Christians confronting rising authoritarianism.

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Resources or references mentioned in this episode:

• What is DOGE?
• Limiting DOGE's access and reach
• 1787 Constitution
• I Kings 19:9-18 (Elijah and God's promise to spare those who do not bend knee to Baal)
• The executive branch taking power from the legislative branch
• Carl Scmidt's Friend-Enemy Distinction
• Media and allies fear Kash Patel's retribution
• Pew Research: How the faithful voted
• The psychology of Trumpism identity fusion
• Can the Insurrection Act be used on American soil?
• Trump supporters trust him more than family & friends
• The Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Praising God is an act of political defiance
• Worship and the Civil Rights Movement

Explore The After Party with Russell Moore, David French, & Curtis Chang

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• Read David French's opinion pieces HERE
• Follow David French on Threads

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Are you looking for an example of leadership and hope in turbulent times?

Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins host Curtis Chang for a conversation on politics, faith, and integrity in the Donald Trump era. Known for his willingness to challenge his own party, Rep. Kinzinger shares candid insights on the moral dilemmas facing political leaders, the long-term impact of principled decision-making, and the fight to preserve democracy. Together, Curtis and the congressman share their own strategies for staying engaged without being consumed by today's outrage-driven narratives. Rep. Kinzinger offers a compelling example of the principled leadership we need for the future for our country.

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Referenced in This Episode:

• Isaiah 5:20
• I Kings 19:9-18 (Elijah and God's promise to spare those who do not bend knee to Baal)
• Stephen Miller on border policies
• The Chronicles of Narnia
• The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S.Capitol
• The executive order of pardon and commutation for January 6 insurrectionists
• President Trump pardons January 6 insurrectionists
• Listen to Curtis and David French draft politicians on Good Faith

More From Congressman Kinzinger:

• Watch The Last Republican trailer
• Congressman Kinzinger's Country First movement
• Find on Adam Kinzinger on Bluesky

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Can Reading Lead to Freedom, Connection, and Hope?

In this episode of Good Faith Presents: Reading to Make Sense of the World, Curtis Chang and author-professor Jessica Hooten Wilson explore the enduring power of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. Together, they unpack how this classic dystopian novel speaks directly to today's challenges with technology, distraction, and the loss of contemplative silence. Discover the hopeful themes hidden in the science fiction genre as Curtis and Jessica show how literature fosters resilience, creativity, and connection.

Resources or references mentioned in this episode:

• Ray Bradbury
• Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
• Kindred by Octavia Butler (pdf)
• Love in the Ruins by Walker Percy
• A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr.
• The Republic by Plato (Read online)
• Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift (Read online)

More From Jessica Hooten Wilson:

• Jessica Hooten Wilson's website
• Explore Jessica's books HERE
• Read articles and Essay by Jessica HERE

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Are smartphones destroying a generation?

Host Curtis Chang unwraps the complexities of smartphone culture in a candid discussion with Good Faith contributor Andy Crouch. They reflect on the initial excitement of tech innovation, juxtaposed with insights from experts like Jonathan Haidt and Jean Twenge on its impact on youth mental health. This exploration of the shift from adventurous childhoods of decades past to the screen-centric experiences of today emphasizes the need for real-world interactions and discernment in our tech engagement.

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Referenced in This Episode:

• How to Become a Tech-Wise Family (ten steps) by Andy Crouch
• The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch
• Steve Jobs announces the iPhone on January 9, 2007
• Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation
• Jean Twenge's iGen
• Exploring the Effect of Social Media on Teen Girls' Mental Health (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health)
• Teens and Video Games Today (Pew Research)
• A Long-Term Perspective on the History of Technology
• Wall-E (Pixar film trailer 2008)
• What Is Alchemy? (Royal Society of Chemists)
• The Lost Art of Reading a Paper Road Map
• The Controversial Jesus - Jesus and Mammon (talk by Jon Tyson)
• John 8:1-11 (Jesus & the Adulterous Woman)
• Acts 19 (Paul in Ephesus)

Explore Andy Crouch's work:

• Interact with Andy's website
• Check out Andy's work at Praxis
• Read Andy's book: The Life We're Looking For
• Read Andy's book: The Tech-Wise Family

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What turns a story of infidelity into forgiveness and healing?

Host Curtis Chang leads a discussion with acclaimed author and humorist Harrison Scott Key that explores what happens when betrayal shatters the foundation of a marriage. Key shares his deeply personal journey of discovering his wife's affair and deciding whether to rebuild or walk away. Drawing from his book, How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever, Chang and Key offer heartfelt insights on forgiveness, healing, and the transformative power of storytelling. Discover how humor, spiritual growth, and nurturing relationships—like tending a garden—can turn life's darkest moments into opportunities for resilience and renewal.

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Referenced in This Episode:

• The World's Largest Man by Harrison Scott Key
• Soaring Higher Thoughts on G.K. Chesterton's most famous quote

More From Harrison Scott Key:

• Order a copy of How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever
• Review: How To Stay Married (The Gospel Coalition)
• Harrison Scott Key's website
• Harrison Scott Key on Instagram
• Books for purchase by Harrison Scott Key

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In this New Year bonus episode, host Curtis Chang explores themes of motherhood and spiritual growth with authors Tara Edelschick and Kathy Tuan-MacLean, discussing their work, Moms at the Well. Discover how spiritual formation intersects with motherhood, as they unpack the unique challenges and joys mothers face in nurturing faith, building community, and finding God's presence in everyday struggle. This episode highlights the profound ways maternal experiences shape faith journeys, showcasing the powerful biblical stories of Hagar, Elizabeth, and other marginalized voices often overlooked by the church.

Get 20% off and free U.S. shipping when you order a copy of the Moms at the Well at InterVarsity Press: Moms at the Well Use code: IVPPOD20

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Referenced in This Episode:

• Hagar's Story: Genesis 16
• The Bleeding Woman's (Batya) Story: Mark 5:21-34
• Elizabeth and Mary's Story: Luke 1

More From Tara Edelschick & Kathy Tuan-MacLean:

• Check out Tara & Kathy's Website
• Get to know Tara Edelschick
• Get to know Kathy Tuan-MacLean
• Purchase Moms at the Well: Meeting God Through the Mothers of Scripture

Are you ready to trade your New Year's resolutions for spiritual growth?

Host Curtis Chang and teacher and writer John Mark Comer dive into the transformative journey of spiritual reset to start the new year. Discover practical insights on community, the importance of Sabbath, and how to navigate the distractions of modern life, all aimed at nurturing a deeper spiritual hunger and fostering genuine connection with God and others.

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Referenced in This Episode:

• The Way of the Ascetics (pdf) by Tito Colliender
• How Philip Rieff's Three Worlds Help Us Understand Cultural Change by Carl R. Trueman
• On the Road with Saint Augustine with James K.A. Smith & Elizabeth Bruenig (video conversation)
• Dopamine Nation by Anna Lempke, MD
• How Principles from the Casino Were Applied to Your Cell Phone by Dr. Liraz Margalit
• We Are Free When We Forget Ourselves by Joshua Luke Smith
• Sabbath is the Climax of Living by Marva Dawn
• The Sabbath (pdf) by Abraham Heschel
• General Examen of Conscience by Ignatious of Loyola
• The Wheel and the Cross: Three Views on Suffering
• Anything could happen, at any moment (and when it does, you'll cope) by Oliver Burkeman
• The Way of the Heart by Henri Nouwen
• More about John Ortberg
• The Phases of the Great Awakenings
• A Beginner's Guide to Lectio Divina
• Read Psalm 1

More From John Mark Comer:

• John Mark Comer's website HERE
• Get your copy of Practicing the Way
• Read this preview of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
• Follow john mark comer on instagram

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Resetting our relationship to alcohol

Host Curtis Chang and author Ericka Andersen mark Ericka's fourth year of sobriety by asking a thought-provoking question: How's your relationship with alcohol? Together, they explore the challenges of alcohol dependency, why it might be time to reevaluate your connection to drinking, and how to lovingly support others on the same journey. Using the metaphor of alcohol as a "person" woven into our memories and social experiences, they explore the grief that can accompany "breaking up" with alcohol and how the Spirit of God's still, small voice is sometimes drowned out by cocktail hour. If you've ever questioned whether your life might be better without alcohol, this episode offers practical insights and gentle encouragement to take a closer look.

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Resources or references mentioned in this episode:

• Ericka's 10 Tools to Find Freedom From Alcohol

• We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life by Laura McKowen

• Detox.net's complete drinking habits study

• Washington D.C. has the highest percentage of heavy drinkers

• When a church leader confesses a substance abuse problem (an interview)

• This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness by Annie Grace

• The Luckiest Club: online sobriety support community

More From Ericka Andersen:

• Follow Ericka on Instagram HERE

• Read ericka's Substack HERE

• Check out Ericka's website: HERE

• Ericka's Wall Street Journal piece about Binge Drinking

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