Highest Power: Church + State
Baptist News Global
A podcast from Baptist News Global examining the intersection of faith and politics at the highest levels of power. Hosted by Rick Pidcock.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 26min
Ep63: Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Worship Service
Monday, October 6, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
Oct 2, 2025 • 44min
Ep62: How the Teachings of John MacArthur, James Dobson, and Voddie Baucham Harmed Kids & What Christian Parenting Alternatives are Available, with R. L. Stollar
Thursday, October 2, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
Sep 29, 2025 • 35min
Ep61: "Render Unto Caesar" - Matthew D. Taylor on Preaching the Gospel in an Era of Christian Power
Monday, September 29, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
Sep 25, 2025 • 23min
Ep60: How Rapture Predictions Center Ourselves Over Valuing Our Neighbors
Thursday, September 25, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
Sep 22, 2025 • 29min
Ep59: How the Trump Administration's Attack on Free Speech & Press Serves the Seven Mountain Mandate
Monday, September 22, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
Sep 18, 2025 • 25min
Ep58: Charlie Kirk's Popularity with College Students & How Universities Should Respond, with Matthew Boedy
Matthew Bodie, a professor at the University of North Georgia and an expert on Christian nationalism, dives into Charlie Kirk's growing popularity among college students. He discusses how Turning Point USA plays a vital role in this trend and Kirk's 'truth-teller' appeal at high-energy campus events. The conversation also explores the dangers of online meme culture linking young men to far-right extremism. Bodie emphasizes the need for universities to create safe dialogues and protect scholars from online harassment, urging a reevaluation of political discourse on campuses.
Sep 15, 2025 • 48min
Ep57: Charlie Kirk
Monday, September 15, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 31min
Ep56: Vaccines, Autism, & the Chaos at the CDC, with Janet Kellogg Ray
Janet Kellogg Ray, a biology professor and author known for her expertise in science denial, dives into crucial discussions surrounding vaccines and the CDC's turmoil. She examines the impact of misinformation on public trust, especially in light of political changes. The conversation dissects the debunked vaccine-autism connection and its societal ramifications, while highlighting the decline in trust during the pandemic compared to past vaccine responses. Ray emphasizes the importance of credible sources for vaccination guidance amid growing skepticism.
Sep 8, 2025 • 34min
Ep55: Listening to Survivors of Abuse & the Epstein Survivors' News Conference, with Mallory Challis
Monday, September 8, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
Sep 4, 2025 • 21min
Ep54: The Battle Between Christian Nationalist Worshipers and LGBTQ-Supporting Kazoo Players in Seattle
Thursday, September 4, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
