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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Nov 6, 2025 • 30min
Ep72: Election Results & the GOP Nazi Civil War
Thursday, November 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.
Nov 3, 2025 • 36min
Ep71: ICE Attacks on Chicago & Pastors Getting Arrested, with Hannah Kardon & Quincy Worthington
Monday, November 3, 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 30, 2025 • 30min
Ep70: Government Overreach & How Misogynists are Tapping into Christian Biases to Gain Power
Explore the alarming intersection of government overreach and Christian biases in politics. Delve into how authoritarian tactics threaten media freedom and enable the normalization of political violence. Discover the implications of anti-porn rhetoric as a mask for theocratic ambitions. Learn about the chilling effect of meme arrests and the role of fear in consolidating power. Finally, consider the importance of restorative justice as a way to counter cycles of retribution and promote kindness in the face of authoritarianism.
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.
