Podcasts about redeeming babel

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. Send written questions or voice memos for “Ask Curtis” episodes to: askcurtis@redeemingbabel.org Send Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   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)   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter

In this final episode of our series on navigating conflict, we focus on a fundamental relationship: the teacher and the disciple. Jesus is our greatest teacher. And as his disciples, we are blessed with two gifts that will serve us on all occasions (conflict or otherwise): hope and humility.Curtis Chang (Good Faith podcast, The After Party) joins us this week to share about radically recentering ourselves on Jesus and its impact on navigating healthy conflict.The After Party: Toward Better Christian PoliticsVisit the WebsiteOrder the BookListen to the Worship AlbumRELATED EPISODE(S)E135: Navigating Conflict - Love Your Enemy... But How? (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Host Curtis Chang is joined by Dr. Hahrie Han, a political scientist at Johns Hopkins University and the Director of the SNF Agora Institute, to explore how evangelical churches relate to racial and political issues. Drawing from her research on a multi-ethnic evangelical church in Cincinnati and insights from Redeeming Babel's "The After Party" project, Dr. Han reveals how cross-racial relationships within faith communities can help heal racial division and foster deeper belonging. Listeners will discover why facing questions of race and politics head-on, rather than reducing them to political buzzwords, can transform divisive issues into shared experiences that unite communities.   Listen to Songs For the After Party, get sheet music, lyrics, and prayers for your church.   Bring The After Party course to your church or small group!    Let the Good Faith podcast “Stack Your Shelf.” Enter HERE to win 16 books by friends of the pod.   Join Curtis Chang in person:   See Curtis Chang and David French at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in NYC See Curtis Chang and Tim Alberta at Wheaton College   Referenced in this episode:   Read Robert Putnam's book Bowling Alone (Amazon) Learn more about Crossroads Church in Cincinnati Learn more about the Undivided Program Learn more about Pastor Chuck Mingo Listen to Curtis and David's Good Faith conversation about “white replacement theory” with Chuck Mingo Listen to Curtis's Good Faith conversation about churches who exploit political controversies with Chuck Mingo   Explore Hahrie Han's work:   Hahrie's work at John Hopkins's P3 Lab Read Hahrie Han's book Undivided  Explore Hahrie Han's other books HERE  

Curtis Chang and worship leader Isaac Wardell are joined by renowned musicians Matt Maher, Sandra McCracken, and Jon Guerra, alongside poet Kate Bluett and Grammy-winning songwriter Dee Wilson. These talented artists are pivotal contributors to The Porter's Gate's worship album for the Redeeming Babel project, The After Party. They share their unique perspectives on how worship music can help navigate the current political challenges faced by American churches of all denominations. The group also offers an inside look at the creative process behind powerful tracks like "The Kingdom of Jesus," "The Lord Will Have His Way," and more.   Listen to Songs For the After Party, get sheet music, lyrics, and prayers for your church   Bring The After Party course to your church or small group!    Referenced in this episode by Curtis and his guests:   Read more about Scottish patriot Andrew Fletcher Listen to “My Deliverer” by Rich Mullins' Ragamuffin Band Listen to Howard University's gospel choir perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Transcript of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s March 17, 1966 speech  Lost audio from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s February 26, 1965 sermon Listen to Matt Maher's song “Sons and Daughters” Watch the trailer and clips from Terrence Malick's A Hidden Life HERE Listen to the score from Terrance Malick's film A Hidden Life HERE Read 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 (the ministry of reconciliation) HERE   Learn more about our guests:   Isaac Wardell & The Porter's Gate The Music of Matt Maher The Liturgical Poetry of Kate Bluett  The Devotional Songwriting of Jon Guerra The Work of Sandra McCracken  The Common Hymnal of Dee Wilson   

Send us a Text Message.The conversation with Curtis Chang focuses on his book and curriculum called The Afterparty, which aims to help Christians navigate political differences and maintain relationships. The Afterparty includes a small group curriculum, a book, and a worship album. The feedback on The Afterparty has been positive, with many people sharing stories of how it has helped them heal and reconcile relationships. The book emphasizes the importance of hope and humility in politics and encourages Christians to prioritize reconciliation over winning disputes. The conversation also addresses criticisms of the book, highlighting the focus on navigating politics rather than pushing a specific agenda. The conversation explores the concept of the after party, which is the vision of a better Christian politics that transcends partisan loyalties. It emphasizes the importance of growing in humility and hope, and how these qualities can bridge the divide between different political viewpoints. The conversation also discusses the dangers of the big sort, where people sort themselves into social circles based on their political beliefs, leading to polarization and extremism. The ultimate vision is centered around the return of the King, the event that will make all things right, and calls for humility and hope in the midst of our current political landscape.Listen to the Worship Songs discussed: https://slinky.to/TheKingdomOfJesusTPGBuy the book: The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics (https://a.co/d/b7pcylp)Guest Bio:As a theologian, Curtis is on the faculty of Duke Divinity School and is a Senior Fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary. His ministry experience includes serving as a senior pastor of an Evangelical Covenant Church in California, a campus minister with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and engaging in racial reconciliation work in Soweto, South Africa. He has authored or contributed to numerous books, including Engaging Unbelief: A Captivating Strategy from Augustine and Aquinas (IVP). Curtis is the founding Executive Director of Redeeming Babel, a nonprofit that produces content to promote a reformation in how Christians engage the wider world. He also hosts the Good Faith podcast where he discusses how Christian faith intersects with culture, law, and politics. His Biblical insights are enriched by his own secular career, which includes founding a White House award winning nonprofit consulting firm and teaching strategic planning as a faculty at American University's School of International Service. Curtis graduated from Harvard University and is a former Rockefeller Fellow. Support the Show.To learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics Subscribe to our Substack: https://faithfulpolitics.substack.com/

Host Curtis Chang explores the intersection of faith, music, and biblical harmony with acclaimed singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken in a conversation focusing on the craft of scripture-soaked songwriting. While discussing the influences that have shaped Sandra's art, they unravel the importance of music in our daily lives and worship routines. The pair also share insights from a recent collaboration between the Porter's Gate and Redeeming Babel that produced a new batch of songs that fosters unity amidst today's political divisions.   Follow our social media accounts to stay abreast of news about “Songs For The After Party” from The Porter's Gate and Redeeming Babel.   Order The After Party Book by Curtis Chang & Nancy French   Bring The After Party course to your church or small group!    See Sandra McCracken on tour: dates here!   Buy Sandra's Book: Send Out Your Light: The Illuminating Power of Scripture and Song   Music mentioned in the episode:   Psalms (album) by Sandra McCracken   We Will Feast In The House of Zion by Sandra McCracken   Steadfast by Sandra McCracken   Trinity Song by Sandra McCracken   Fool's Gold by Sandra McCracken   Song For Rachel by Sandra McCracken  

In this first episode in a series on faith and political engagement, we delve into the intersection of anxiety and politics, as Christians navigate the mounting tension of the 2024 election cycle. In an interview conducted by DT Slouffman, Redeeming Babel's Director of Content, Curtis shares insightful perspectives on how faith can helpfully form our emotional, relational, and church life. If you're wondering how to navigate the coming months with both hope and humility, this episode is for you!    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)   Order The Anxiety Oporrtunity by Curtis Chang (available on Amazon)  

Welcome back! And happy 2024!Listen in to hear Julia and Eric alongside special guest and author, Curtis Chang, as they discuss belonging, anxiety, and ways we can embrace the immigrant and refugee. Curtis Chang is a theologian, consulting faculty member at Duke Divinity School, and senior fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary. He consults with nonprofits and government agencies and has taught at public, private, and Christian universities. He also leads Redeeming Babel, a nonprofit bringing theological clarity to vexing cultural issues. He has partnered with Christian colleges and universities to help students navigate mental health and politics. He is co-host of the Good Faith podcast which discusses how Christian faith intersects with culture, politics, work, entertainment, and other aspects of life. His most recent project The After Party promotes a Christ-centered political identity to combat toxic polarization through a six-session online course and book releasing from Zondervan in April 2024. Curtis is a former senior pastor and author of several books including "The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry Is the Doorway to Your Best Self."Web: redeemingbabel.orgTwitter: @curtischangRBFacebook: /redeemingbabelInstagram: @redeemingbabelhttps://bookstore.vineyardcolumbus.org/reads/ministries/the-in-between-podcasthttps://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X***Refugee Experience***Central Ohio has been a warm, welcoming city for immigrants and refugees for many years. Join us to learn more about newcomers in our area, the refugee resettlement process, and to difficulties newcomers face as they strive to be stable and successful here in Columbus. We will also learn about how we can lend a hand in this success by using our skills and talents to serve refugee families in the first few months of resettlement. Teresa Gibson, the Welcome Team Coordinator at CRIS (Community Refugee & Immigration Services) along with a refugee speaker will share and answer questions. February 21st from 7-8:30 pm. For more information, please visit: https://www.vineyardcolumbus.org/mission-ministries/international-ministries

In this episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Josh Burtram engage with Curtis Chang, discussing the integration of Christianity with modern societal issues. Chang, the founder of Redeeming Babel and author of "The Anxiety Opportunity," delves into the challenges Christians face in politics and society. He emphasizes the importance of addressing anxiety, understanding the role of organizations, and navigating political engagement from a faith-based perspective.Curtis Chang introduces his initiative "The After Party," focusing on transforming Christian political engagement. This initiative advocates for a more reflective and respectful approach to political discourse, encouraging a shift from what Christians believe to how they engage with others in political contexts. The conversation also touches on the need for a theological perspective on institutions and the Christian church's involvement in politics, culminating in a thoughtful discussion on submitting to God's authority in all aspects of life.To learn more about "The After Party" visit: https://redeemingbabel.org/the-after-party/To hear more from Curtis Chang make sure you subscribe to his podcast: https://redeemingbabel.org/podcast/Guest Bio:Curtis Chang bridges the worlds of secular institutions and theology. In the former world, he is the founder and CEO of Consulting Within Reach (CWR), a firm serving nonprofits and government agencies. His consulting work has won an award in social innovation from the Obama White House, and he teaches strategic planning as a faculty member of American University's School of International Service.In the Christian world, he is a consulting professor at Duke Divinity School and a Senior Fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary. Curtis is also a former senior pastor of an Evangelical Covenant Church in San Jose, California. He is the author of the book The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry Is the Doorway to Your Best SelfSupport the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics

Harvest Weekend is the primary way The Hills Church raises funds to support our missionaries, church plants, & partner organizations as we obey The Great Commission locally and around the world. Harvest is an important expression of our vision to “Ask for Nations and Generations.” Every dollar given to Harvest will be used to bring the nations to Jesus so that generations to come can live the Kingdom story.

Do you wrestle with anxiety? Are you plagued with worries? Do you think you've conquered anxiety? Curtis Chang, author of The Anxiety Opportunity, joins Amy Julia Becker for a conversation that uncovers: what anxiety really is all aboutspiritual practices for facing anxietypractical ways we can grow in the midst of anxiety__Guest Bio:Curtis Chang is a theologian and consulting faculty member of Duke Divinity School and a Senior Fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the founder of Redeeming Babel and the host of the Good Faith podcast. His latest book is The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry Is the Doorway to Your Best Self. __Connect Online:Redeeming BabelInstagram: @redeemingbabelFacebook: @redeemingbabelTwitter: @hcurtischangRB__On the Podcast:The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry Is the Doorway to Your Best SelfTo Be Made Well: An Invitation to Wholeness, Healing, and HopeThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkThe Good Faith podcastMatthew 6:25-34Matthew 26:36-46Psalm 139Jesus Is the Question: The 307 Questions Jesus Asked and the 3 He Answered by Martin B. Copenhaver__Transcript: amyjuliabecker.com/curtis-chang/YouTube Channel: video with closed captions  __Season 7 of the Love Is Stronger Than Fear podcast connects to themes in my latest book, To Be Made Well, which you can order here! Learn more about my writing and speaking at amyjuliabecker.com.Connect with me: Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Thanks for listening!

Should your investment portfolio as a follower of Jesus look any different from everyone else's? Do our Biblical values have implications for our 401K? Robin John and Finny Kuruvilla founded Eventide Investments because they believe the answer is a resounding, “Yes!” They join Curtis to explore how we as Christians can pursue a kind of financial investing that “makes the world rejoice.”   Redeeming Babel is hiring! Check out our openings here for a Director of Development and a Manager of Partnerships and Projects. https://redeemingbabel.org/we-are-hiring/   The article the guests cited on the connections between pornography and the sex slave trade can be found here. Their article on how common mutual funds are complicit in fostering childhood smoking can be found here.   Also, read about the work of the Justice Defense Fund in exposing how publicly traded companies - and investors in those companies - profit from pornography and sex abuse.   B2THEWORLD: Join the Christian effort to rebuild high quality schools in war torn parts of the world.   George Fox University: Check out the offerings of one of the premier Christian universities in the country.  

What is happening inside us when we ourselves suffer or those around us are suffering? What is happening in our brain? In our soul? Curtis is joined by “the other Curt” - Dr. Curt Thompson - to talk about his new book, The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope. Their conversation explores questions such as: What is the connection between our desire for beauty and our vulnerability to suffering? Why do we avoid others when we ourselves are suffering? Why do the sufferings of others make us so uncomfortable? Most of all, the they probe for the invitation of God amidst suffering.   Redeeming Babel is hiring! Check out our openings here for a Director of Development and a Manager of Partnerships and Projects. https://redeemingbabel.org/we-are-hiring/   The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope by Dr. Curt Thompson   Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World by Tom Holland   B2THEWORLD: Join the Christian effort to rebuild high quality schools in war torn parts of the world.   George Fox University: Check out the offerings of one of the premier Christian universities in the country.  

“Founding friend” David French returns to address with Curtis the visceral question in many hearts and minds, “When will things return to normal?” They explore all the questions behind the question, such as “What exactly is ‘normal?” Does it differ for different people? What picture of the past undergirds my longing?” They compare this political and social moment with past eras in American history and church history. Most importantly, they ask, “Is this the right question that God would have us ask - or is there a better question to pose in this particular moment?”   Redeeming Babel is hiring! Check out our openings here for a Director of Development and a Manager of Partnerships and Projects. https://redeemingbabel.org/we-are-hiring/   The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism by Matthew Continetti   “Three Generations Under One Roof” by David French in NYT  

Pastor Tom Roepke joined Heartfelt Radio co-hosts Mark Zimmerman and Gabe Collins for a Thursday morning conversation to talk about a Curtis Chang's new book - The I've been following Curtis's podcast for a year or so.  He's got an interesting larger project called “Redeeming Babel” that is trying to help shape… a mistaken spirituality of anxiety (interior) a missing theology of organizations (institutional) a misshapen approach to politics (societal) Dr. Chang just dropped a book last month…. https://www.zondervan.com/p/the-anxiety-opportunity/. He was a lead pastor on the west coast and had to leave the church because of anxiety   https://redeemingbabel.org/podcasts/anxiety-and-immigration/   https://redeemingbabel.org/the-after-party/   https://redeemingbabel.org/product/the-anxiety-opportunity-course/

On this week's episode, Jim sits down with Curtis Chang, author of the book The Anxiety Opportunity, and host of the Good Faith podcast. Their wide-ranging conversation covers the nature and roots of anxiety, aspects of spiritual practice, and the role of religion in modern society.

My guest this week is Curtis Chang, a theologian, consulting faculty member at Duke Divinity School and a Senior Fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary. His ministry experience includes serving as a senior pastor of an Evangelical Covenant Church in California, a campus minister with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and engaging in racial reconciliation work in Soweto, South Africa. Curtis is the founding Executive Director of Redeeming Babel, a nonprofit that helps Christians engage the wider world. He also hosts the Good Faith podcast where he discusses how Christian faith intersects with culture, law, and politics. His latest book, The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry Is the Doorway to Your Best Self, was released in May. 3:26 – Curtis 101 Curtis has always stood at the intersection between the world of secular institutions and work and Christian faith. He wrote a book about anxiety because it is a pervasive pandemic, and Christianity has something to say about it. 7:49 – Shame of anxiety In the Christian faith, there's a tremendous amount of shame around anxiety. Some see it as a flaw, lack of faith or sin. Curtis has suffered from anxiety for his much of his life. He once had a catastrophic breakdown and had trouble sleeping. Anxiety is the most profound opportunity for spiritual growth we may have. 12:44 – Anxiety spectrum We all exist somewhere on the anxiety spectrum. There's a difference between anxiety and anxiety disorder. Anxiety is the fear of loss. An anxiety disorder is when our response to anxiety is dysfunctional and unhealthy. 19:38 – Avoiding the unavoidable Many Christians fall into the trap of thinking that bad things won't happen to them because they are believers. But Christians experience loss, too. God did not let you down if you experience a loss. You can't avoid the unavoidable. 23:43 – How to handle loss The real promise of the gospel is not loss avoidance, but loss restoration. You have to go through loss to get to future restoration. 25:22 – Anxious children Your kid's anxiety can make you anxious. Curtis has two daughters. He has tried to jump in and make their anxiety go away. But that makes them more anxious. Instead, he holds their loss and empathizes with them. 35:40 – Anxiety and politics Why talk about anxiety and politics? Because you can't respond to what's happening with politics without acknowledging the pervasive anxiety around it. Politics can be a toxic drug. 48:32 – Advice about anxiety If you want to lessen anxiety, get curious about what you're feeling and experiencing. FEATURED QUOTES The best way to understand me is, I'm someone who has always stood at the intersection between the world of secular institutions and work and the Christian faith. There is a pervasive and growing pandemic – and it is a mental health pandemic – of anxiety. The Christian faith has something really helpful to say. There's a tremendous amount of shame around anxiety. I write as somebody who knows of the painful reality of anxiety. Anxiety is actually the most profound opportunity for spiritual growth we may have. https://redeemingbabel.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Opportunity-Worry-Doorway-Your/dp/031036728X

Anxiety disorders are extremely common. Curtis Chang knows firsthand how anxiety can be extremely disruptive to the healthy and happy lives we all strive for. In this episode Curtis, who is a theologian, host of the Good Faith podcast and executive director of Redeeming Babel, tells the story of his own struggles and the peace he found when he reframed his anxiety as an opportunity to participate in resurrection.   Additional Resources Redeeming Babel Good Faith Podcast (apple podcasts) Check out Curtis' book: The Anxiety Opportunity Mental Health Resources Page If you like this episode you might like our episode on Neuroscience, Mental Health & the Church Join a conversation about this episode on the BioLogos Forum.

Longtime friend Andy Crouch joins Curtis to talk about what it means to truly rest the way God intended us to do so. Why is rest so important to creativity? What is the difference between rest and leisure? Is binge watching Netflix actually restful? What are other key mistakes we make in approaching this vital topic? The conversation is Good Faith at its best, combining Biblical theology, cultural analysis, and practical living. Wheaton College Graduate School offers 20 excellent master's, doctoral, and certificate programs, including flexible learning opportunities. Check out these offerings at: wheaton.edu/goodfaith.   Learn more about how our Christian faith makes sense of life and health in the MedTech world at “The Christian Stake in Bioethics Revisited” - a conference by the Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity. The conference runs from June 22-24 at the Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in suburban Chicago. You can attend via in person, online live, or on-demand recording.   Interested in financially sponsoring the Good Faith podcast as an institution or an individual? Read more about how to support Good Faith here at Redeeming Babel.  

What if anxiety, a feeling we often dread, could actually be an opportunity for spiritual growth? In this fascinating conversation with Curtis Chang— executive director of Redeeming Babel, consulting professor at Duke Divinity School, and senior fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary—we discuss his new book, The Anxiety Opportunity, and explore how to approach anxiety from a Christian perspective. Together, we dive into the relationship between Christianity and coping with loss in times of anxiety. Curtis reveals how anxiety can be viewed as a signal that loss is ahead and how this can open the door to restoration and growth with God's help. He also talks about the wrong ways anxiety is viewed in some Christian circles and how evidence-based therapies and medications can help moderate anxiety's most crippling effects while fostering spiritual development.  Finally, we discuss the importance of moving towards others in dealing with anxiety and how bringing the conversation into community can be transformative. Bio: Curtis Chang is a public theologian and consulting faculty member of Duke Divinity School and a Senior Fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary. Curtis recently wrote for the New York Times and Christianity Today and appeared on CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, PBS, and NPR's All Things Considered. Curtis is also the co-host of Good Faith, a podcast with New York Times columnist David French. His ministry, speaking, and writing is fueled by a passion for helping Christians recognize the surprising authority and relevance of Jesus for parts of life that are often left to the secular world. Resources: Curtis' book—The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry is the Doorway to Your Best Self Previous episode—:Grounded in Grace: A Christian Technique for Relieving Stress and Strengthening Faith Spiritual First Aid certificate course This episode was produced by Wildfire Creative. Theme Song “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter: @kentannan | @drjamieaten  Follow on Instagram: @wildfirecreative (Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll have evangelicals, and sometimes we won't. We believe learning how to “do good, better” involves listening to many perspectives with different insights and understanding. Sometimes it will make us uncomfortable; sometimes we'll agree, and sometimes we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction. Especially in our blind spots.) Jamie Aten, Ph.D., and Kent Annan, M.Div. co-direct the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College and are also the co-founders of Spiritual First Aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the story of the tower of Babel, mankind works for its own prestige and power, using their gifts for their own selfish gain. When God sends the Holy Spirit to the disciples, He sends a helper who empowers them to build, instead, the Kingdom of God. How does the Spirit of God bring unity and peace to confusion and turmoil? Join us this Pentecost Sunday as Canon Patrick teaches from the book of Acts.

The Rev. Seth Cain - Pentecost Sunday - Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-18

Curtis Chang joins Dr. Mark Turman to talk about his book, The Anxiety Opportunity, how anxiety affected Chang's life, why anxiety is not a sin but a chance for spiritual growth, how anxiety reflects a fear of loss, and how Jesus speaks into our worries.    Show notes:    Curtis Chang begins by sharing a deeply personal story about struggling with his anxiety disorder as a senior pastor and how God helped him see anxiety as an opportunity for spiritual growth (3:04). Chang explains how some level of anxiety is natural and why we can't just “pray it away” (8:04). They discuss how anxiety is the fear of future loss, and this should prompt us to ask: what are we afraid of losing (20:10)? Chang gives practical ways to overcome the symptoms of anxiety while warning that we must also address the deeper heart issues, relying on the power of the Holy Spirit (29:31). They consider the danger of avoiding loss at all costs, remembering that we will lose everything on this earth at some point, and how loss avoidance can end in a false version of the gospel (38:46). They close by talking about the importance of community to deal with anxiety, taking it first to God and then to others who love us (54:10).    Resources and further reading: The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry is the Doorway to Your Best Self, Curtis Chang Redeeming Babel The Good Faith podcast “In “The Anxiety Opportunity,” Curtis Chang says that worry opens doors to our best selves” Mark Legg   About the host    Mark Turman, DMin, is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    About the guest    As a theologian, Curtis is on the faculty of Duke Divinity School and is a Senior Fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary. His ministry experience includes serving as a senior pastor of an Evangelical Covenant Church in California, a campus minister with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and engaging in racial reconciliation work in Soweto, South Africa. He has authored or contributed to numerous books, including Engaging Unbelief: A Captivating Strategy from Augustine and Aquinas (IVP). Curtis is the founding Executive Director of Redeeming Babel, a nonprofit that produces content to promote a reformation in how Christians engage the wider world. He also co-hosts (with David French) the Good Faith podcast, where they discuss how Christian faith intersects with culture, law, and politics. His biblical insights are enriched by his own secular career, which includes founding a White House award-winning nonprofit consulting firm and teaching strategic planning as a faculty at American University's School of International Service. Curtis graduated from Harvard University and is a former Rockefeller Fellow.  

Anxiety seeps into everything–into our own individual lives, relationships, and even our politics. As Christians, how might a transformed view of anxiety change the way we participate in politics? Curtis Chang demonstrates how anxiety is not a sin that should be prayed away, but how it is an opportunity to invite God into our individual and political lives in new and exciting ways. If you would like to learn more about how Christians are invited to experience anxiety differently, you can pre-purchase Curtis's upcoming book, The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry is the Doorway to Your Best Self (May 15 release date).For additional content on anxiety and other topics highly relevant to the Faith and Law community, you can subscribe to Redeeming Babel (Curtis's non-profit) at this link. Members of Redeeming Babel receive their monthly newsletter, access to member-only events, member level participation in Curtis's weekly Good Faith podcast, and other special resources.Support the show

Dr. Curtis Chang, Pastor, Professor, Podcaster, Author and Innovator talks about his upcoming book "The Anxiety Opportunity. Curtis also walks through his proposal - now an ongoing program in the church he attends about the authority and responsibility of church leaders to "matchmake" teams of two or three disciples in the manner of Jesus's disciple making.#leadership #discipleship #culturechangeJoin us at The Disciple Dilemma for videos, blogs and more conversation about the "hack" facing Western discipleship!

Russell Moore, David French, and Curtis Chang are crafting curriculum to use at your church under the heading of "The After Party." This initiative is sponsored by Redeeming Babel which previously spearheaded "Christians and the Vaccine" which encouraged Christians to get the shot. Now the organization is back at it forming training materials to help pastors and other Christian leaders teach their people about how to be politically involved without being subverted by political parties. You can be the judge as to who's subverting whom. Masculine Christianity Game Dinner: https://www.facebook.com/events/602992818342133To Support: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/#DavidFrench #RussellMoore #CurtisChang #RedeemingBabelSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Curtis and Nancy French explore the power of storytelling in everyday life.   Nancy, a professional storyteller and New York Times best-selling author, urges listeners to “read” the stories of their own lives – in order to see how the ultimate Author of their stories (God) has shaped their destinies.  Curtis and Nancy also encourage people to inhabit other peoples' stories and to interview family members, such as parents, to more clearly see the context of their “origin stories.”   SHOW NOTES: Penzu online journal   Subscribe to Redeeming Babel and receive Nancy's resource, “100 Questions to Ask Your Parents Before They Die”  

Welcome to our new season of 20 Minute Takes!We kick off season three with a conversation with Curtis Chang. Curtis is a theologian,  the CEO of Consulting Within Reach, and the Executive Director of Redeeming Babel. In this episode he shares about a theology of institutions. Why is distrust in institutions at an all-time high? How ought Christians think about institutions? And how does our theology of institutions affect how we inhabit, engage with, and participate in the transformation of institutions. Want to learn more?You can check out Curtis' course on a theology of institutions and organizational life here.Twitter @curtischangRB20 Minute Takes is a production of Christians for Social Action.Host: Nikki Toyama-SzetoProducer/Editor: David de LeonMusic: Andre Henry

Curtis Chang joins Dr. Mark Turman to discuss our failing trust in institutions and how to redeem them, the role of Christians in politics and the workplace, election integrity, and how to combat anxiety.    Show notes:    Curtis Chang begins by talking about his ministry Redeeming Babel, which trains Christians to engage redemptively in different kinds of communities (2:19). Chang talks about the rising distrust of institutions, and how we can help redeem them, specifically pointing to Colossians 1:15–17 (9:47). In particular, Chang and Dr. Turman talk about work and the role of jobs in Christianity (20:27). They talk about the Trinity and how it helps us understand community (29:14). Chang delves more into how we can trust broken institutions, and how throwing them away will probably lead to greater destruction (38:00). They turn to converse about idolatry, politics, election integrity, and the boundaries of governments (48:53). Chang concludes by touching on anxiety and fear (58:37).   Resources and further reading:   Redeemingbabel.org  Good Faith - Podcast with David French and Curtis Chang “Are US elections always fair?” - Denison Forum   About the hosts    Mark Turman, DMin, is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his degree from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    About the guest    Curtis Chang is consulting professor in innovation and organization at Duke Divinity School. He has won an Obama White House award for social innovation as the founder and head of Consulting Within Reach, a firm serving nonprofits and government.  He graduated from Harvard Summa Cum Laude. He holds a faculty appointment at American University and is also a senior fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary.  He is the author of Engaging Unbelief: A Captivating Strategy from Augustine and Aquinas (IVP) and is a former Rockefeller Fellow.

How is it possible that the people who have harnessed technological progress to become the wealthiest nation in history are still so remarkably unhappy? Is it possible that we have asked technology to do too much? Is it perhaps impacting our ability to be fully formed humans? Join this fascinating conversation with David, Curtis, and Curtis' old roommate Andy Crouch, who guides us in thinking about our relationship with technology and how to be more human. Show Notes:-Andy Crouch - The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World-Jonathan Haidt - Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid-Sign up for David's French Press newsletter-Check out Redeeming Babel's job opening here

Liberal democracy is under military threat abroad, and intellectual threat in America. And many of these domestic attacks are coming from within Christianity. So should Christians care about defending democracy? What are the connections between our Christian faith and America's form of self-government? This week David and Curtis dive headlong into this deep and fascinating issue, including some history, some theology, and some critical guidance for why we Christians must indeed care about the state of our democracy and its institutions. Show Notes:-French Press: “A Christian Defense of American Classical Liberalism”-Sarah Repucci & Amy Slipowitz (Freedom House): “Democracy Under Siege”-From John Adams to Massachusetts Militia, 11 October 1798-Sign up for David's French Press newsletter-Check out Redeeming Babel's job opening here

Curtis Chang is Founder of Redeeming Babel, which provides “biblical thinking in a confusing world,” and co-hosts the podcast GOOD FAITH with David French. He has won a White House award for social innovation, consulted with the State Dept. and multiple MacArthur Fellowship Genius Grant winners, teaches strategic planning at American Univ. in D.C., is Sr. Fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary and is consulting faculty at Duke Divinity School. We discuss vaccines, institutions, anxiety, redemption and more.

Curtis Chang is Founder of Redeeming Babel, which provides “biblical thinking in a confusing world,” and co-hosts the podcast GOOD FAITH with David French. He has won a White House award for social innovation, consulted with the State Dept. and multiple MacArthur Fellowship Genius Grant winners, teaches strategic planning at American Univ. in D.C., is Sr. Fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary and is consulting faculty at Duke Divinity School. We discuss vaccines, institutions, anxiety, redemption and more.

It's Pentecost Sunday, and Al looks at the differences between a time when God confuses languages, and a time when He bridges them. What can we learn about our own heart attitudes, and how can we live not in the spirit of Babel, but in the Holy Spirit of Pentecost?

Curtis Chang discusses COVID-19 vaccines and the role that churches can play in the healing of society. He speaks with Science for the Church co-founder Greg Cootsona. Curtis Chang is co-founder of Redeeming Babel and the resource site Christians and the Vaccine. He is also on the faculty of the Duke Divinity School, a Senior Fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary, and author of multiple books including Engaging Unbelief: A Captivating Strategy from Augustine and Aquinas. Send us a message at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. Credits: music by Micah Behr, audio engineering by Andy Johnson, graphic design by Madeline Ramsey.

Thank you for listening to the First Baptist Church of Oregon City Worship Podcast! In order to be loving neighbours and protect vulnerable people, FBC Oregon City has suspended in-person worship for the month of June. This worship service for 7 June 2020 includes music, prayer, Scripture, and a sermon. The sermon text is Acts 2:1-13. Music is "I Will Never Be the Same Again." FBC Oregon City • 819 John Adams St • Oregon City, OR Small — Slow — Weird