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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Dec 11, 2025 • 30min
Ep82: Should Journalists Write from a Place of Anger? with Wendell Griffen
Thursday, December 11, 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.
Dec 8, 2025 • 18min
Ep81: The Advent Candle of Peace & the U.S. Government's Bombing of Defenseless People
Monday, December 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.
Dec 4, 2025 • 36min
Ep80: How Advent Helps Us Process the Darkness in the News Today, with Marc Schelske
Thursday, December 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.
Dec 1, 2025 • 25min
Ep79: Immigration Hypocrisy, Demonic Puppetry, & How We Respond to Family Members Who are Okay with Violence Against Us
Monday, December 1, 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.
Nov 28, 2025 • 10min
Ep78: Thankfulness in Light of Hierarchy
Friday, November 28, 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.
Nov 24, 2025 • 23min
Ep77: Trump's Threats to Execute Democratic Lawmakers by Hanging
Monday, November 24, 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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Nov 20, 2025 • 20min
Ep76: How Our Allegiance to Political Teams Leads Us to Excuse Sexual Abuse
The conversation opens with a powerful call for the release of Epstein files, featuring survivor testimonies. Political dynamics come into play as Trump frames Epstein's ties as a Democratic issue, creating tension within the GOP. The podcast uncovers the extent of media manipulation and partisan spin surrounding the case. Finally, it highlights a crucial point: political loyalty often silences abuse allegations, pushing for greater accountability and a survivor-centered approach to justice.
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Nov 17, 2025 • 22min
Ep75: The Epstein Coverup & How Rightwing Pundits are Minimizing Sexual Abuse
The discussion dives deep into the Epstein coverup and political complicity. Rick highlights MAGA figures pushing for the release of Epstein materials while examining links to Trump. A survivor recounts her chilling introduction to Trump, revealing trafficking dynamics. Political pressure from Trump on Republicans complicates the narrative further. The conversation also critiques Megyn Kelly's controversial remarks on Epstein's victims, sparking a powerful response from a 14-year-old. Finally, Krista Brown shares her personal story of abuse, calling for accountability and challenging child abuse minimization.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 18min
Ep74: Reopening the Government & Releasing the Epstein Files - What Our Political Parties' Internal Debates Say About Their Values
Internal party debates reveal deep-seated values affecting policies. Democrats grapple with reopening the government amid healthcare concerns, showcasing a split between pragmatists and progressives. Key figures like Bernie Sanders criticize compromises, highlighting the dangers of rising premiums. Meanwhile, Republicans engage in a civil war over extremism and the Epstein files, sidelining substantive policy discussions. The contrasting priorities between parties expose a significant ideological rift, where one focuses on social support and the other on internal scandals.
Nov 10, 2025 • 26min
Ep73: The GOP's Islamophobia and the War Between Authoritarian Christianity & Authoritarian Islam
Monday, November 10, 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.
