Theology in the Raw Politics, Charlie Kirk, and How the Black Church Can Leads Us out of the Culture War: Justin Giboney
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Dec 1, 2025 In this discussion, Justin E. Giboney, an ordained minister and political strategist, dives into the crucial role of the Black Church in navigating today's culture wars. He critiques the polarization driven by algorithms and urges a return to civil rights principles. Giboney highlights misconceptions about the civil rights movement and shares how the Black Church's nuanced positioning transcends traditional political binaries. He also addresses immigration policy and the importance of rejecting a narrow view of the culture war, advocating for more inclusive and comprehensive solutions.
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Act Beyond The Moment
- Christians must acknowledge how bad the moment is while refusing to be arrested by it.
- Cultivate moral imagination to see beyond immediate outrage and act with long-term faithfulness.
Curate Your Algorithmic Diet
- Limit exposure to conflict-driven algorithms and unfollow 'conflict entrepreneurs'.
- Protect your spirit by curating an impartial social feed and practicing self-control.
Civil-Rights Practices As A Model
- The civil-rights generation's faith-informed practices model political engagement that resists the binary left/right trap.
- Their approach challenges all Christians to evaluate whether our civic witness meets that standard.
