Josh McPherson How Christians Should Think About Voting | Tim Barton | Part 2
Oct 9, 2026
Tim Barton, an American historian and WallBuilders president, joins a wide-ranging discussion on Christian civic engagement. They explore why the 2026 midterms matter, evaluating candidates beyond party loyalty, and the Texas contests involving James Talarico and Ken Paxton. They also examine pastoral responsibility, public morality, strategic voting, and preparing faithful Christians for public service.
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Judge Parties By Policies Not Perfection
- Evaluate parties by which policies most closely reflect biblical values, not by party loyalty or candidate perfection.
- When both choices are flawed, select the candidate likely to advance more good or cause less harm.
Jesus Lost The Only Biblical Election
- Tim Barton uses Barabbas to show that even Jesus was not guaranteed electoral victory.
- He connects this example to the practical need to choose among imperfect candidates rather than abstain.
Treat Your Vote As A Stewardship
- Treat voting as stewardship by applying the parables of the minas and talents to civic responsibility.
- Do not bury your influence simply because the available candidates disappoint you.