David French’s Top 5 Stories To Shape Your New Year

Good Faith

What can you expect from 2025?

From abuses of power to the health of millions, host Curtis Chang and “founding friend” David French explore five pivotal stories that will shape how tax dollars are spent, how immigration is addressed, and how governance unfolds in the coming year. The original Good Faith duo challenges listeners to remain steadfast in protecting the vulnerable and speaking the truth. Offering insights on issues impacting America and the world, they encourage reflection and action. As the new year approaches, David urges listeners to pray not necessarily for specific policy outcomes but for wisdom, the courage to oppose evil, and a resolute commitment to justice.

David’s Top 5:

5. January 6 pardons

4. What if RFK Jr. is confirmed?

3. What is the Republican stance on abortion?

2. Are mass deportations really coming?

1. The evolving situation in Ukraine

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Resources or references mentioned in this episode:

• A Brief History of Post-World War II Asylum Law
• Presidential Pardon Power
• The Constitution of the United States (1787)
• Statement from U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) on his vote to impeach
• The Federalist Papers No. 51 (The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks and Balances Between the Different Departments)
• The Federalist Papers No. 76 (the Appointing Power of the Executive)
• From John Adams to Massachusetts Militia, 11 October 1798 (letter)
• Job 21:7-17 “Why do the wicked prosper?”
• Karl Barth and True Practical Theology (blog post)
• Kash Patel’s ”enemies list”
• Abortion measures in Florida

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