The Church Politics Podcast LIVE from CCPL with Michael Wear and Chris Butler
Oct 31, 2025
Michael Wear, a practitioner and writer on faith and public life, and Christopher Butler, a pastor and public theologian, dive into the complex landscape of culture wars. They discuss the dangers of conflict entrepreneurs and the impact of online algorithms on Christian engagement. Both guests emphasize the importance of balancing conviction with compassion and advocate for a more constructive approach to politics. They also explore how the church can positively influence party identities while encouraging courage and grace among believers.
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Anger Breeds Permissibility
- Michael Wear warns that harboring anger fuels permissibility for violence and reveals deeper moral danger.
- He links online cultivated hatred to real-world consequences using Jesus' teaching on anger as a moral lens.
Swap Posting For Local Action
- Michael Wear urges people to disinvest from antagonistic online consumption and do local work instead.
- He recommends pausing posting and taking concrete community action to regain perspective.
Make Room For Prophetic Imagination
- Christopher Butler calls for creating spiritual space to withdraw from culture-war noise and receive prophetic imagination.
- He argues true public proposals emerge after contemplative listening, not constant arguing.
