A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the importance of faith communities embracing Pride.

Later, Rev. Nathan Russell joins the show. Nathan is the Senior Pastor of Washington Avenue Christian Church. His journey to and through ministry as a gay man is beautiful. You won't want to miss a second!

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about Pride and the gaslighting that continues within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).

Mark Wingfield, executive director and publisher of Baptist News Global, discusses his expert coverage of the SBC's Annual Meeting. Mitch and Mark reminisce about how things have and definitely have not changed in the past two decades.

Later, Rev. June Joplin joins the show to talk about Pride and her journey over the past year. June is the Associate Pastor of Programs and Congregational Care at Metropolitan Community Church in Toronto, Ontario. One year ago this week, June delivered a thorough, compassionate, and bold sermon to her previous church, as she came out to her congregation identifying as a transgender woman.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about how they're processing the time spent in Tulsa commemorating the 1921 massacre.

Dr. Jeff Wood of American Baptist Churches USA joins the show to talk about their work in faith and social justice. Their Biennial Mission Summit is June 24-26 and registration is open! Click here to learn more.

Later, the two newest GFM contributing correspondents join the show to talk about their callings and where the church is headed.Rev. Starlette Thomas is a contributing correspondent, the host of the Good Faith Media podcast, “The Raceless Gospel,” and a member of the Good Faith Media strategic advisory board. An ordained Baptist minister, Thomas has served previously in both local churches and denominational entities. She is presently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., studying ecclesiology, the intersections of gender, politics and race, and their interplay for a transformative spirituality. She resides in Bowie, Maryland.

Rev. Alyssa Adalpe is a contributing correspondent for Good Faith Media. She has served as a pastor in churches in Georgia and DC, holds a B.A. from Samford University and an M.Div. from Mercer’s McAfee School of Theology where she discovered her love of writing. She lives in DC.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the week the GFM team spent in Tulsa commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

Later, Reverend Elizabeth Hagan joins the show. Elizabeth is an author who believes in telling vulnerable stories. For 8 years she struggled with miscarriage, infertility, and adoption loss. She previously wrote about her loss in a memoir called Birthed.

Her new book, “Brave Church: Tackling Tough Topics Together” is an honest and revealing conversation about life’s most difficult moments. Learn more about Elizabeth's important work and purchase her new book at ElizabethHagan.com.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the exodus of many from the Southern Baptist Convention and explore the concept of #SacredSpaces.

Later, Nathanial Green joins the show. Nathanial is the Communications Manager for Q Christian Fellowship (QFC). QFC is a diverse community with varied backgrounds, cultures, theologies and denominations, drawn together through their love of Christ and their belief that every person is a beloved child of God.

Learn more about Q Christian Fellowship and their important work at https://www.qchristian.org/.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the unrest in the Middle East.

Hadar Susskind, CEO of Americans for Peace Now, joins the show to talk about APN's hope and vision for peace between Israel and Palestine.

Later, Leib Kaminsky, who has a passion and expertise in environmental justice, discusses the importance of conservation and educating the next generation.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the ongoing Covid-19 crisis in India.

Later, Dr. Amber Schmidtke joins the show to talk about the lates news surrounding Covid-19 in the US. She is an epidemiologist and currently volunteers on the Georgia COVID-19 Data State Task Force. She has worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You'll find good science and hope in this episode!

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week, guest host Dr. Laine Scales spends time exploring the ministry of Rev. John Garland.

Dr. Scales is Professor of Social Work at Baylor University where she has been teaching for over 20 years. She studies the history of Baptist women in missions and social work and has authored or co-authored 10 books and over 40 articles and chapters. Apart from her life at the university, Dr. Scales is active in her congregation, Hope Fellowship, and founder of a faith based non-profit called Good Neighbor House, a community hub for the arts, education, recreation, and worship.

Rev. John Garland is the pastor of San Antonio Mennonite Church, which is “committed to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. We engage in healing ourselves and others by receiving God's love.” Reverend Garland reflects upon a theology of hospitality and describes the church’s work providing shelter, advocacy, and other services for stranded asylum seekers in its hospitality house.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about Rick Santorum's comments about American heritage and the ongoing Covid-19 crisis in India.

Later, Rev. Starlette Thomas joins the show to talk about the time she spent in Minneapolis following the guilty verdict in Dereck Chauvin's case. Can a community mourn and move the whole world forward?

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week Mitch and Autumn talk about the guilty verdicts in the trial of Derek Chauvin and Earth Day.

Later, China Dickerson and Dr. Jen Villavicencio join the show to discuss policy and health practices surrounding reproductive rights. China Dickerson is the National Political Director for the political organization, Forward Majority. Dr. Jen Villavicencio completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown University/Women and Infants Hospital where she developed a passion for family planning. They both lend their expert voices to this delicate subject.