Good Faith Reads

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM media producer Cliff Vaughn interviews Dennis Johnson, author of "Life with God: Daily Reflections with Walter Rauschenbusch." In "Life with God," Johnson offers excerpts and prayers from Rauschenbusch’s writings as daily reflections. The reflections and prayers chosen proclaim Rauschenbusch’s expansive view of the gospel of Jesus Christ. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Music by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/life-with-god-by-dennis-l-johnson/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/shop See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/

A Time to Every Purpose: A Devotional Guide / Homiletical Commentary for Year A of the Revised Common Lectionary is a special publishing project by pastor Doug Dortch and members of his congregation, Mountain Brook Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. This beautiful, well-written hardcover volume (which is being shared by sponsors as a gift to military chaplains and others) is not being sold on the public market. Learn more at GoodFaithMedia.org.

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM media producer Cliff Vaughn interviews Dr. Frank Boehm and Rabbi Mark Schiftan, authors of "A Rabbi and a Doctor Walk into a Bar: A Shared Dialogue on Faith and Belief." Written as a dialogue between two friends--a man of faith and a man of science--this book explores issues of faith and belief, ethics and values, life passages and life’s meaning. "A Rabbi and a Doctor Walk into a Bar" entertains many thought-provoking and tough questions to ponder, discuss, and answer. It can be used as stimulus for critical thinking about God and science among religious study groups, as well as book clubs. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/a-rabbi-and-a-doctor-walk-into-a-bar-a-shared-dialogue-on-faith-and-belief-by-dr-frank-henry-boehm-and-rabbi-mark-schiftan/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/shop/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM media producer Cliff Vaughn interviews Allan Boesak and Wendell Griffen, authors of "Parables, Politics, and Prophetic Faith: Hope and Perseverance in Times of Peril." The book confronts how Christians, standing in the tradition of the biblical prophets and of Jesus of Nazareth, and the prophets of today, read and discern the signs of our own times. How do we interpret the situations contemporary politics is creating for especially the poor and oppressed, the vulnerable and excluded children of God? "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/parables-politics-and-prophetic-faith-by-allan-boesak-and-wendell-griffen/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM creative coordinator Cally Chisholm interviews Doug Bryan, author of "Worship Anew in Babylon: Community and Personal Worship Resources." The book was created with the hope of providing encouragement, insight and discussion as we learn to live, even prosper, and to sing songs of praise and worship in our times of exile. Exile is a time of new thoughts, understandings, revelations and actions. Learning to live anew in exile and banishment is necessary. Exile involves our past—what we have left behind; our present—how we will live today; and our future—what our legacy will be. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/worship-anew-in-babylon-by-claude-douglas-bryan/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM media producer Cliff Vaughn interviews Paul Wallace, author of "35 Questions Christians Ask Scientists." In this book, trained scientist and theologian Paul Wallace responds to all kinds of questions from Christians, among them: How were you able to study science in school and allow room for your faith to grow? Does science disprove miracles? Do you think extraterrestrial life is out there, and if so, what is its theological significance? "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/35-questions-christians-ask-scientists-by-paul-wallace/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/ Learn more about Paul Wallace, and watch his videos about faith and science, at https://www.pwallace.net/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM creative coordinator Cally Chisholm interviews Maralene and Miles Wesner, authors of "Think (Or Else!)." The book explores how our very existence depends upon our willingness to base our lives upon logical principles rather than unrealistic delusions. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/think-or-else-by-maralene-and-miles-wesner/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM's Starlette Thomas interviews Wallace W. Horton, author of "Windows for the Journey: Prose, Prayers, and Poems for the Daily Walk." The book includes a variety of meditations, prayers, and poetic thoughts that address many of the circumstances and challenges that everyone faces or will face in life. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/windows-for-the-journey-by-wallace-w-horton/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM creative coordinator Cally Chisholm interviews Maralene and Miles Wesner, authors of "Stumbling to Zion." The Wesners' objective is to eliminate spiritual illiteracy and enable individuals to speak intelligently when doctrinal and ethical questions arise. They hope the book will help both leaders and churches to begin truly marching—instead of stumbling—to Zion. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/stumbling-to-zion-by-maralene-and-miles-wesner/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM Media Producer Cliff Vaughn interviews Jon R. Roebuck, author of "Morning Conversations on the Wisdom of the Ages." This is volume three of a five-volume collection of devotional thoughts drawn from each chapter of the Bible. "Morning Conversations on the Wisdom of the Ages" takes the reader through five books of wisdom literature. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/morning-conversations-on-the-wisdom-of-the-ages-by-jon-r-roebuck/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM media producer Cliff Vaughn interviews Bruce C. Salmon, author of "The Barefoot Eulogist: Speaking a Good Word While Standing on Holy Ground." Salmon shares 14 eulogies (with the families' permissions) of the many he delivered while pastor in Maryland. Each chapter contains the eulogy and a reflection about its circumstances and composition. "The purpose of this book," says Salmon, "is to provide examples of eulogies I have given, in the hope that these examples might help other eulogists in the art and craft of writing tributes to those who have died, provide consolation for those who are grieving, and lift up the Christian promise of eternal life." "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/the-barefoot-eulogist-by-bruce-c-salmon/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/ Learn more about Salmon: https://www.spelunkingscripture.com/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM executive editor Johnny Pierce interviews William G. (Bill) Henderson, Jr., author of "A Daily Prayer, Short and Sweet" and "New Psalms from the Old Psalms." These devotional books are focused on "real conversations with God." "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the books: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/a-daily-prayer-short-and-sweet-by-w-g-bill-henderson/ and https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/new-psalms-from-the-old-psalms-henderson/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM CEO Mitch Randall interviews Imad S. Enchassi, author of "Cloud Miles: A Remarkable Journey of Mercy, Peace, and Purpose." Enchassi recounts how his various identities as an American, Palestinian Arab and Muslim have shaped his journey from a refugee camp in Lebanon to being an imam in Oklahoma City. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/cloud-miles-enchassi/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM media producer Cliff Vaughn interviews Harold T. Bryson, author of "Take Time for the Pain: Pilgrimage Through Suffering." The book chronicles Bryson's decades-long experience of and investigation into pain: the types, the effects, the hope. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/take-time-for-the-pain-by-harold-t-bryson/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM managing editor Zach Dawes, Jr. interviews Leah Grundset Davis, author of "Believe the Women: A Journey of Liberation with Alliance of Baptists' Women." The book is a collection of theological work, sermons, and personal stories that remind us that we ignore the prophetic voices of women at our own peril, for they have kept—and they will keep—raising their voices and calling us to fix broken systems. It’s particularly notable that we’re offered this powerful invitation to engage Mary’s song through the voices of Baptist women ministers—those who have persisted in their determination to follow God’s call in the face of institutions that would silence them. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/believe-the-women-davis/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM media producer Cliff Vaughn interviews Charles E. Poole, author of "The Path to Depth." Poole explores how the path to depth is a narrow way; narrow, not as in exclusive, but as in centering; a lifelong reaching for a more thoughtful, mindful, centered life; praying, each day, all through the day, to be kind and gentle, brave and true. However, while the path to depth is a narrow way, it leads to a wide place. On the path to depth, the deeper we go, the wider we grow. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/the-path-to-depth-by-charles-e-poole/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM media producer Cliff Vaughn interviews J. Claude Huguley, author of "Trusting Grace: The Journey from Fear to Love." Huguley, a hospital chaplain for more than 30 years, explores the origins and reaches of fear. He then leads readers to embrace LOVE as the transformative power -- for individuals and communities alike. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/trusting-grace-by-j-claude-huguley/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM creative coordinator Cally Chisholm interviews Maralene and Miles Wesner, authors of "If Jesus Were Here Today" It’s difficult to know the mind and follow the example of a person who lived so long ago, but the Gospels do include some frequently overlooked vignettes that teach us about Jesus’s personal character, values, and methods of ministry. The Wesners explore some of these vignettes to help us determine what Jesus would say and do about current issues. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/if-jesus-were-here-today-by-maralene-and-miles-wesner/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM Creative Coordinator Cally Chisholm interviews Maralene and Miles Wesner, authors of "Do You Really Know Jesus?" The book helps readers "know Jesus" better by developing an understanding of his human personality. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/do-you-really-know-jesus-by-maralene-and-miles-wesner/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/

Good Faith Media staff interview authors of Nurturing Faith Books, the publishing imprint of GFM. Get to know authors and learn more about their books. In this episode: GFM Executive Editor and Publisher John D. Pierce interviews Tony W. Cartledge, author of "Nurturing Faith Commentary; Year A, Volume 1." Nurturing Faith Commentary emerged from a committed desire to provide quality Bible study resources for Christians who come to the scripture with open minds and a desire to go beneath a surface reading. The 12-volume set covers every text for every Sunday in the three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary. Scholarly yet applicable, this expansive and insightful resource provides pastors, teachers, and other Bible students with both academic and pastoral insights in approachable language. An experienced writer, editor, academician, and teacher, Cartledge is well known for his weekly Bible lessons and teaching/preaching resources that have impacted individuals, classes, and congregations in seeking to learn and apply biblical truths. "Good Faith Reads" is produced by Good Faith Media, headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Buy the book: https://goodfaithmedia.org/product/nurturing-faith-commentary-year-a-volume-1-by-tony-w-cartledge/ Visit the GFM bookstore: https://goodfaithmedia.org/bookstore/ See the podcast website: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-reads/ Explore more GFM podcasts: https://goodfaithmedia.org/podcasts/