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 30, 2025 • 30min
Ep70: Government Overreach & How Misogynists are Tapping into Christian Biases to Gain Power
Thursday, October 30, 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 27, 2025 • 25min
Ep69: The Government Shutdown & Trump's Ballroom
Monday, October 27, 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 23, 2025 • 21min
Ep68: The Nazi Chat Groups Among Young Republicans
Thursday, October 23, 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 20, 2025 • 25min
Ep67: The Republican Reaction to No Kings Day and the GOP's Plan for a Dictatorship
Monday, October 20, 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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Oct 16, 2025 • 31min
Ep66: How Biblical Interpretation & Theology Contribute to Our Political Differences, with Lily Wood
In this discussion, Lily Wood, a pastoral resident at Pelham Road Baptist Church, delves into the complex intersection of biblical interpretation and political ideology. She explores how differing hermeneutics can lead to varied Christian perspectives on discipleship. Lily challenges conventional proof-texting and advocates for reading Scripture through the lens of Jesus. The conversation also touches on the weaponization of the Bible throughout history, emphasizing the need for humility in theological discussions and encouraging communities to model reconciliation in today's divisive landscape.
Oct 13, 2025 • 23min
Ep65: The War and the Peace Deal Between Israel and Hamas
Monday, October 13, 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 9, 2025 • 30min
Ep64: Authoritarian Christian Nationalists are Redefining the Church, Communion, and Revival
Thursday, October 9, 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 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.
