The Good Complex

How can we engage with others selflessly while protecting our own freedoms? The pandemic pushed all of us to see each other in a new light, but not all of us are thrilled with how we were seen when racial and political tensions locked horns with masking and quarantine mandates. For the final installment of our "Lessons from the Pandemic" series, The Good Complex sat down with Dr. Darrell Bock, Executive Director of Cultural Engagement at Dallas Theological Seminary, to talk about how the pandemic impacted christianity culturally, where religion fits in culture today, and the three kinds of christians shaping the narrative.

Mental health was already a hot topic when the pandemic began. But the time we all spent navigating lockdown, new social norms, and the incredible sense of disconnection we felt brought all new challenges to the surface. In the latest conversation from our new series, "Lessons from the Pandemic", The Good Complex does a deep dive on this subject with Licensed Professional Counselor Ly Tran. Tran breaks down the strategies and mindsets that make the very complex task of helping our loved ones cope with mental health challenges more achievable.

We remember the pandemic - and the way it upended our outlook on the media, government, and healthcare entities that guide us - like it was yesterday. In the next conversation from our series, "Lessons from the Pandemic", The Good Complex discusses how this loss of trust came to be with radio personality, producer, and TV host Stu Burguiere. Burguiere sheds a light on the missteps our institutions took, but more importantly, the way our radically divided society reacted to them.

The pandemic is "over," but we couldn't help but wonder what we're all supposed to take away from it. In the first conversation from our new series, "Lessons from the Pandemic", The Good Complex talks shop with Dwight Jewson, an impactful branding consultant who helps brands connect with consumers on a cultural level. Jewson explains how the pandemic took what was once simmering on the back burner of our culture and made it boil over - and why that might be a good thing.

In our final conversation regarding the abortion debate in America, The Good Complex sits down with pastor and author Bruce Miller. Pastor Miller shares some interesting thoughts on the role agency plays in the context of the abortion debate and how spending more time focusing on points of agreement could lead to better conversations.

In our third conversation about the abortion debate in America, The Good Complex sits down with George Mason, Senior Pastor Emeritus at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, TX. Pastor Mason shares his perspective on the issue of abortion and it will surprise many Christians.

In our second conversation about the abortion debate in America, The Good Complex sits down with Jennifer Shelton, Executive Director of Real Options. Jennifer shares her extensive experience serving both women and men who have found themselves dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. She brings a great perspective informed by years of listening and a powerful sense of compassion.

Today we begin a series on the abortion debate in America. In light of the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, The Good Complex is looking for a better way to have conversations regarding this difficult topic. Over the next several weeks, we are going to welcome guests with a wide variety of perspectives on the issue and our goal is not to win the debate but rather, find a better way to hear each other. Today, we begin the conversation with a constitutional perspective from Inez Feltscher Stepman. Inez is an attorney and Senior contributor to the Federalist. Her work has also been published in The Wall Street Journal, New York Post and USA Today. She has appeared on: Fox News, NPR, PBS and CSPAN.

Today we are joined by Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. Trisha discusses several aspects of the fight against food insecurity. From the impact of the pandemic to raising prices caused by inflation, the North Texas Food Bank is working diligently to defeat food insecurity.

Today we are joined by Richard Lee, Global Officer of Public Engagement for International Justice Mission. IJM’s mission is to protect people in poverty from violence by rescuing victims, bringing criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts.