Culture, Faith and Politics with Pat Kahnke Can We Disagree Without Dehumanizing? With the Hosts of the Faithful Politics Podcast!
Jul 31, 2025
Join Josh Burtram, a pastor and church planter, and Will Wright, a progressive co-host and Army veteran, as they share their intriguing journey of friendship across political divides. They discuss how a conservative pastor and a progressive Christian manage to model civil disagreement while navigating tough topics like theology and civic engagement. Hear about their personal transformations, the unexpected agreements with diverse guests, and the practical rules they’ve developed for respectful political conversations. This thoughtful dialogue promotes understanding and hope!
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Faith And Politics Aren't Identical
- Pat separates political labels from religious conviction and argues they need not align.
- Will and Josh model that faith can inform politics without forcing identical partisan outcomes.
Podcast Origin Story
- Will recounts meeting Josh after hearing him preach and quickly proposing a podcast partnership.
- Their friendship and podcast chemistry grew publicly across early episodes as they learned each other.
Moral Foundations Shape Political Faith
- Will connects moral foundations research to political differences in emphasis like care versus liberty.
- He sees 'progressive Christian' as signaling a stronger weight on care-focused values.
