A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Elesha Coffman to discuss her book Turning Points in American Church History: How Pivotal Events Shaped a Nation and a Faith. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Elesha Coffman - https://history.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/person/elesha-j-coffman ...
Jul 04, 2025•53 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Cliff Vaughn, senior media producer at Good Faith Media. Cliff is celebrating 25 years with GFM and the organizations that came before it. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Cliff Vaughn is the senior media producer at Good Faith Media, where he has wo...
Jun 27, 2025•45 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Reverend Liz Walker, former pastor of Roxbury Presbyterian Church. She has a brand-new book out titled No One Left Alone: A Story of How Community Can Help Us. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Liz Walker is the first woman of color to anchor the news...
Jun 20, 2025•50 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with author Regina Cates to talk about her new book The Real Conversations Jesus Wants Us to Have. Regina Cates is an author, advisor, and activist with over 40 years of leadership experience. Her latest book, The Real Conversations Jesus Wants Us to Have, calls people to honest dialogue, radical love, and spiritual courage. A survivor of childhood ...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Brian Nietzel and Kelly Mellen of Making Things Right to kick off Pride Month. Kelly Mellen joined Making Things Right in March 2024 as Marketing Director. Since then, her role has expanded alongside the organization’s growth to manage their key initiatives and daily operations. If asked to identify her ”why”, she would tell you that she is com...
Jun 06, 2025•59 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Professor Corinna Lain to discuss her new book, Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Corinna Barrett Lain - https://corinnalain.com/ Corinna Barrett Lain is the S. D. Roberts &...
May 30, 2025•46 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Reverend Brandan Robertson, who has a new book out titled Queer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Rev. Brandan Robertson is a noted author, pastor, and public theologian at ...
May 23, 2025•1 hr
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with the co-founders of a new organization called Christian Athletes Circles — Reverend Kelsey Davis and Georgette McKee — to talk about their work in the world of sports. Rev. Kelsey Davis has the heart of a chaplain, teacher, organizer, and coach. She is a former professional soccer player, and her athletic career was shaped by U.S. Youth National...
May 09, 2025•56 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Greg Garrett, a professor at Baylor University, to discuss what’s happening in the country after the first 100 days of the Trump administration. Dr. Greg Garrett is a professional writer who teaches creative writing, film, literature, and theology classes at Baylor University. He is the author of almost thirty books of fiction, nonfiction, memo...
May 02, 2025•54 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Angela Denker to discuss her book "The Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Christianity." Angela Denker is an award-winning author, ELCA Lutheran pastor, and veteran journalist. Her first book, "Red State Christians," was the 2019 Silver Foreword Indies award-winner for political and social sciences. Her second book, "Disci...
Apr 25, 2025•56 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Robert P. Jones, the author and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute. Recently, his book White Too Long was banned by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and removed from the U.S. Naval Academy Library. Robert P. Jones is the president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). He is the author of the New York Times be...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with singer-songwriter Derek Webb to talk about his new album, Survival, including the inspiration behind it and his creative process. Derek Webb is an American singer-songwriter of independent and formerly Christian music who first entered the music industry as a member of the band Caedmon's Call, and later embarked on a successful solo career. "Go...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 1 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Seth Perry to talk about his new podcast, "Our Stigma," which focuses on mental health. Seth Perry is a Lutheran pastor who lives well with bipolar disorder. In February 2023, he made the decision to openly share his mental health diagnosis at church. Since then, Pastor Seth has aimed to initiate conversations about mental health and its relati...
Apr 04, 2025•56 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Rev. Dr. Angela Yarber to discuss her work in empowering women—especially those in the LGBTQ+ community. Rev. Dr. Angela Yarber is a 10-time award-winning author, international best selling artist, professor, retreat leader, and founder of Tehom Center Publishing. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 2 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Kali Cawthon-Freels to discuss her upcoming role as the leader of Good Faith Media’s Faithful Pride initiative. Kali Cawthon-Freels is the author of "Reclamation: A Queer Pastor’s Guide to Finding Spiritual Growth in the Passages Used to Harm Us" (Nurturing Faith Books), and a contributing correspondent at Good Faith Media. "Good Faith Weekly" ...
Mar 21, 2025•58 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Dr. Karoline Lewis to discuss the future of preaching. Dr. Karoline Lewis is a professor of preaching at Luther Seminary in Minnesota, as well as one of the directors of the Festival of Homiletics. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Dr. Karoline...
Mar 14, 2025•55 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Paul Kroeger to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine. Paul Kroeger is a field officer based in Lviv, Ukraine, managing humanitarian projects for an NGO. He has lived in Ukraine for about two years. Prior to his work in Ukraine, Paul lived in Germany as an opera singer, working as a soloist at several theaters for six years. "Good Faith We...
Mar 07, 2025•59 min•Ep. 247
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Evan Clark, the Executive Director of Atheists United, in Los Angeles, California. Evan is an award-winning atheist community organizer with over 16 years experience tinkering with secular communities. He was hired in 2019 as Atheists United’s first Executive Director. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. ...
Feb 21, 2025•56 min•Ep. 246
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Rebecca Glazier to discuss her book, Faith and Community: How Engagement Strengthens Members' Places of Worship and Society. Rebecca A. Glazier is Professor in the School of Public Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She is the Director of the Little Rock Congregations Study and the author of Connecting in the Online Classroom...
Feb 14, 2025•56 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Rick Steves to discuss his new book, On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer." Rick Steves is a travel expert, author, and TV host who specializes in Europe. His travel philosophy encourages Americans to explore less-touristy areas and immerse themselves in local cultures. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 10 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Matthew Dowd for a conversation about the state of the country and hopes for the future. Matthew Dowd is the chief political analyst for ABC News, a best-selling author, and a campaign strategist for more than 100 campaigns. In his position with ABC News, he appears on “This Week,” “Good Morning America,” and “Nightline.” "Good Faith Weekly" is...
Jan 31, 2025•57 min•Ep. 244
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy discuss the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the powerful sermon that captured global attention. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: GoodFaithMedia- https://goodfaithmedia.org/
Jan 24, 2025•27 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Leah Payne to discuss her new book, "God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music." Guest: Leah Payne is an award-winning historian and Associate Professor of American Religious History at Portland Seminary. She holds a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University and her research explores the intersection of religion, politics,...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 241
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy sat down with Matthew Taylor, who has a new book out titled The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy. Guest: Matthew D. Taylor is senior scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies in Baltimore, where he specializes in American Christianity, American Islam, Christian extremism, and religio...
Jan 10, 2025•57 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy speak with Randall Balmer about the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. Guest: Randall Balmer, an Episcopal priest, teaches Religion in North America at Dartmouth College. He is a CNN Contributor, the author of more than a dozen books, and his commentaries appear in newspapers across the country. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, O...
Jan 08, 2025•30 min
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy wish you and yours a Merry Christmas -- and Happy Holidays! Guest: Sister Helen Holy, a character conceived by actor and comedian Paul J. Williams. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Sister Helen Holy ~ http://www.helenholy.com/
Dec 20, 2024•51 min•Ep. 239
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy are honoring the life of Doctor Tony Campolo Guest: Robert Gauthier, executive director of the Campolo Center for Ministry. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Robert Gauthier ~ https://www.eastern.edu/offices-centers/office-advancement/robert-gauthier Campolo...
Dec 13, 2024•57 min•Ep. 238
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy develop a relationship with Alexa. Guest: Blockprint artist Kreg Yingst, whose new book is "Everything Could Be a Prayer: 100 Portraits of Saints and Mystics." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Kreg Yingst ~ https://kregyingst.com/ "Everything Could Be a Pra...
Dec 06, 2024•49 min•Ep. 237
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy share their gratitude lists. Guest: Lucille O'Neal, author of "While I Have Your Attention: It’s Never Too Late for a New Beginning." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: "While I Have Your Attention" book ~ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400344212
Nov 22, 2024•47 min•Ep. 236
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy share their unique strategies for coping with bad news. Guests: Lloyd Barba and Sergio González, historians and hosts of the podcast "Sanctuary: On the Border Between Church and State." "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: "Sanctuary: On the Border Between Chur...
Nov 15, 2024•56 min•Ep. 235
