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The Good God Podcast

Good God is a video podcast hosted by Rev. Dr. George Mason.

On Good God, Rev. Dr. George Mason interviews people of all faiths working in different areas of public life, exploring how faith influences their approach to their work for the common good. Episodes touch on subjects such as religion, politics, education, science, law, the arts, philosophy and philanthropy.

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Good God Project

Weekly podcast that will touch on subjects such as religion, politics, education, science, law, the arts, philosophy and philanthropy. The program will be a meeting place for people to think together about the conflicts and confluence in the currents of culture and the movements of the Spirit. The tone will be respectful, yet provocative; the mood hopeful and evocative. The conversations will seek to move viewers and/or listeners from an exasperated Good, God! to the exclamation, Good God.

New episodes premiere every Thursday during each series. Subscribe now and join in the conversation!

Good God Project
Many American Christians want to understand Israel–Palestine but feel overwhelmed by history, headlines, and competing narratives. In this conversation, George Mason and John Munayer cut through that noise with a grounded, deeply human look at the lived experience of Palestinian Christians, the shifts happening in Palestinian theology, and why humility and attentive listening are essential for anyone seeking clarity right now. They explore everyday metaphors like the olive tree and olive oil, the weight of Holy Saturday after Gaza, and how a theology that truly blesses one’s neighbor can guide faithful engagement. John Munayer is the Director of International Engagement at the Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue and a Jerusalem-born Palestinian Christian theologian engaged in peace-building, research, and interreligious work.
John Munayer: Understanding Israel–Palestine Through a Theology of Neighbor
What does peacebuilding look like in a place marked by fear and trauma? George Mason speaks with Hana Bendcowsky, Program Director at the Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue in Jerusalem. Hana describes the Rossing Center’s work fostering understanding and shared society among Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Israel through mindful listening, trauma awareness, and relationship building. Reflecting on the aftermath of October 7, 2023, she shares how the war has intensified polarization while making dialogue more essential than ever. Their conversation closes with reflections on religious identity, nationalism, and compassion, as Hana and George recognize the parallels between Jewish and Christian struggles to uphold faith-based values amid political and social division. Hana Bendcowsky holds an M.A. in Comparative Religion from the Hebrew University and has nearly three decades of experience in interfaith work in Israel and abroad. She teaches in seminaries, academic programs, and government settings, and leads educational tours in Jerusalem focused on the Christian Quarter and Jewish-Christian relations in the Israeli context.
Building Peace Through Dialogue: A Conversation with Hana Bendcowsky
As immigration enforcement intensifies in cities like Chicago, people of faith are grappling with how to respond. In this episode, George Mason speaks with Rev. Mara Richards Bim—Justice & Advocacy Fellow at Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas—about what she witnessed during a recent visit, where clergy and community members are confronting tear gas, chemical agents, and tactics that feel more like military operations than targeted law enforcement. Together they explore the theological stakes: What does it mean to love our neighbors—including ICE agents—while rejecting violence and mission creep? How do Christians read Scripture faithfully in a politicized moment? Mara also shares her call story, the need for public theology, and why clergy voices matter when “keeping the peace” isn’t the same as making peace. Rev. Mara Richards Bim is an ordained minister, theater artist, and longtime advocate for justice and inclusion whose work bridges faith, art, and public engagement.
Mara Richards Bim on What Chicago Is Teaching Us
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