How do you hold on to faith when life falls apart?

Pastor and author Ray Ortlund joins host Curtis Chang for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about suffering, betrayal, regret, and even death—drawing from personal stories and the powerful promise of Isaiah 57:15. From the fractures of the global church to intimate heartbreak, Curtis and Ray explore how spiritual honesty, resurrection hope, the Psalms, and lived community can sustain us through rock-bottom moments. If you're facing pain, loss, or doubt, Ray offers a faithful roadmap toward healing and hope.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• John Wesley’s Rules for Small Groups
• Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Life Together (pdf)
• A discussion on John Wesley’s theology of dying
• Isaiah 57:15 ESV
• Matthew 5:10-12 NIRV
• Philippians 2:12-13 ESV

More From Ray Ortlund:

• Ray Ortlund’s Good News at Rock Bottom
• Ray Ortlund & Sam Alberry’s podcast: You're Not Crazy
• Ray Ortlund’s Renewal Ministries
• Follow Ray Ortlund on Instagram
• Follow Ray Ortlund on Bluesky

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What can 1920s Germany teach us about American politics today?

Georgetown professor and national security expert Dr. Paul D. Miller joins host Curtis Chang to explore striking parallels between the Weimar Republic and our current moment of democratic fragility. From the rise of Christian nationalism to the erosion of institutional norms, they unpack the theological, historical, and civic fault lines shaping today’s polarized landscape. Buckle up—this episode is for anyone ready to trade tribalism for truth and confront the urgent role Christians must play in defending democracy.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Paul D. Miller’s article: A Confessing Church for America's Weimar Moment
• Paul D. Miller’s previous appearance on the Good Faith podcast: Episode 36: The Religion of American Greatness
• The history of the Weimar Republic
• The rise and fall of the Weimar Republic (video)
• Christians against Nazis: the German Confessing Church
• Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Confessing Church
• Karl Barth in Nazi Germany
• Sandy Berger’s theft of classified information
• Pete Hegseth shares classified information
• Reining in "Imperial Presidency" executive orders

More From Paul D. Miller:

• Paul D. Miller’s The Religion of American Greatness: What's Wrong with Christian Nationalism
• Paul D. Miller on X (formerly Twitter)
• Paul D. Miller at The Dispatch

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What does it mean to truly belong in America?

Michael Luo, executive editor at The New Yorker and author of Strangers in the Land, joins Redeeming Babel’s director of content, DT Slouffman, to explore the Asian American experience—from the legacy of the Chinese Exclusion Act to the rise in anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from personal stories and a viral moment that sparked national conversation, Luo confronts the “perpetual foreigner” stereotype and envisions a more inclusive vision of American identity. DT and Michael unpack how race, immigration, and belonging continue to shape all of our lives.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Michael Luo’s An Open Letter to the Woman Who Told My Family to Go Back to China
• Kirkus Reviews: A Vast History Began With One Sidewalk Encounter
• Chinese Exclusion Act, 1882
• The Burlingame-Seward Treaty, 1868
• Immigration and Nationality Act, 1965
• Pew Research: Asian American discrimination in the COVID-19 pandemic
• Pew Research: A third of Asian Americans changed daily routine due to threats

More From Michael Luo:

• Michael Luo’s Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America
• Michael Luo’s latest articles at The New Yorker
• Follow Michael Luo on Instagram
• Follow Michael Luo on X (formerly Twitter)

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