“Founding friend” David French returns to wrap up 2023 (we’re taking a break for a few weeks). He and Curtis look back at the year through the lens of two core spiritual values of The After Party: Humility and Hope. We discuss what happened in 2023 that grew our humility, reminding us of the need to recognize complexity, to grow, and to learn. We also talked up the signs of hope from the year, including many that are hidden or counter-intuitive.   Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for Good Faith    Good Faith episode on the Asbury revival (6/17/2023)   ‘The Bear’ and the need for a place to belong by David French (NYT 7/16/2023)    The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta    Losing our religion: An altar call for Evangelical America by Russell Moore  

Humility and Hope in 2023 (with David French)

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We can't get enough of our friend Nancy French! Her debut memoir, “Ghosted: An American Story,” is available now. That's why we decided to revisit host Curtis Chang's journey into the realm of storytelling with Nancy as his guide. By embracing the narratives of our lives and recognizing the divine Author behind our individual stories, the duo urges listeners to explore family histories and origin tales to gain deeper insight into their journeys. Trust us, if you haven't listened to this episode yet, you're missing out on a classic!   Order The After Party Book by Curtis Chang & Nancy French   Bring The After Party course to your church or small group!     Order your copy of Ghosted: An American Story by Nancy French   Free online journaling: https://penzu.com/

Good Faith Classic: Recovering Our Storytelling Superpower (with Nancy French)

Host Curtis Chang sits down for a gripping conversation with author and frequent Good Faith guest Nancy French to discuss her compelling new memoir "Ghosted: An American Story." Nancy opens up about wrestling with dark family and church secrets, shedding light on the complexities of transracial adoption and the challenges of losing one's community. She explores the power of being truly known and finding resilience in an unexpected romance that would also show her the enduring hope found in the cross of Jesus.   Bring The After Party course to your church or small group!    Join the Redeeming Babel Team! https://redeemingbabel.org/we-are-hiring/   Pre-order The After Party Book by Curtis Chang & Nancy French    Order your copy of Ghosted: An American Story by Nancy French   RESOURCES: Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment   Dr. Diane Langberg's books to better train abuse counselors 

Ghosted: An American Story (with Nancy French)

From Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman to Johann Sebastian Bach, host Curtis Chang engages in a captivating conversation with Good Faith contributor Andy Crouch about the profound significance of music in our everyday existence. Through insightful anecdotes and reflections, they explore how to actively listen to music and let it transcend mere entertainment to become a powerful conduit for meaning, expression, and even spiritual meditation. Join them as they harmonize on the transformative role of music and its timeless resonance in the human experience.   Join us at the “Songs For The After Party” concert in Washington DC on 4/19/24. Buy tickets here!  Songs For The After Party: An Evening with the Porter's Gate   Bring The After Party course to your church or small group!    Join the Redeeming Babel Team! https://redeemingbabel.org/we-are-hiring/   MUSIC REFERENCED: Olivier Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time V: Praise to the Eternity of Jesus   Johann Sebastian Bach: The St Matthew Passion   Dianne Reeves & The Berlin Philharmonic (feat. Martin Stegner on Viola): “A Foggy Day”   Luke Combs & Tracy Chapman: "Fast Car" at the 2024 Grammys  

How to Listen to Music (with Andy Crouch)

Host Curtis Chang sits down with Kaitlyn Schiess, author of the thought-provoking book, "The Bible and The Ballot." Delving into the intersection of faith and politics, this conversation offers a compelling analysis of how Christians can use or abuse scripture to influence civic engagement and public policy. Drawing from her extensive research and personal experiences, Schiess discusses how Christian traditions can interpret scripture and apply its teachings more faithfully to contemporary political engagement.  Pre-order The After Party Book by Curtis Chang & Nancy French   Join us at the “Songs For The After Party” concert in Washington DC. Buy tickets here!  Songs For The After Party: An Evening with the Porter's Gate   Bring The After Party course to your church or small group!    Join David French,  Russell Moore and Curtis on 4/19/24 in Washington DC for a live day-long version of our After Party course. Learn more & buy tickets here!  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-after-party-live-tickets-836892757767?aff=GoodFaithPod   Join the Redeeming Babel Team! https://redeemingbabel.org/we-are-hiring/   Order Kaitlyn Schiess’s book here:  The Ballot and the Bible (available on Amazon)  

The After Party Edition: The Bible and The Ballot (with Kaitlyn Schiess)

Host Curtis Chang and “founding friend” David French engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the relationship between Democrats and Republican Evangelicals. With a nuanced exploration into topics like the “God Gap,” they shed light on why Democrats frequently fail to grasp the perspectives and values of Evangelicals. Also in this episode, David and Curtis address the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas and explain whether or not their views on the conflict have changed amidst the widening devastation.   Bring The After Party course to your church or small group!    Join David French,  Russell Moore and Curtis on 4/19/24 in Washington DC for a live day-long version of our After Party course. Learn more & buy tickets here!  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-after-party-live-tickets-836892757767?aff=GoodFaithPod   Join the Redeeming Babel Team! https://redeemingbabel.org/we-are-hiring/    Pre-order The After Party Book by Curtis Chang & Nancy French (available on Amazon)   Check out David’s work at https://www.nytimes.com/by/david-french

Humility and Hope in 2023 (with David French)

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