

The Church Politics Podcast
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The "Church Politics" Podcast is where you can get in-depth political analysis from a Christian worldview.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 45min
How to Practice Christian Discernment in the Age of Algorithms
Justin and Jaha talk about Dr. Alan Noble's article on a post-literate culture and how that impacts Christian discernment. They also discuss Gaza and how AI data centers are raising energy costs for Americans.
Show Notes:
What Does a Post-Literate Culture Look Like?
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2025-ai-data-centers-electricity-prices/
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-gaza-hamas-trump-10-05-25
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Sep 23, 2025 • 53min
Taking Unpopular Positions
Discussing the value of taking unpopular positions for the sake of principle, the hosts delve into the recent Jimmy Kimmel controversy and its implications for free speech. They highlight Memphis Mayor Paul Young's commendable approach to governance, emphasizing cross-party collaboration over political grandstanding. The conversation also touches on the need for Christians to prioritize their faith above societal pressures, advocating for accountability in political commentary and action.

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Sep 16, 2025 • 52min
Charlie Kirk's Assassination
The discussion centers around the assassination of Charlie Kirk and its implications for political discourse. It emphasizes a Christlike response to political violence, urging compassion and reflection. The speakers highlight the need for empathy in a divided society, calling for moral teachings over divisive rhetoric. They tackle the rise of political violence and the importance of moderated discourse, while also encouraging Christians to be 'salt and light' in turbulent times. Overall, a call for constructive dialogue amidst challenging political landscapes.

Sep 9, 2025 • 50min
Obama vs. Trump Deportations
Justin, Cory, and Dr. Howard discuss the fact that President Obama deported far more people than President Trump and the differences in their immigration approaches. They also talk about the latest Job's Report and Cory's appearance on CNN.Show Notes:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/poll-americans-oppose-political-parties-drawing-election-lines-rcna229257https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/us/politics/trump-jobs-report-tariffs-deportations.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleSharehttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56491941
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Aug 26, 2025 • 36min
Pharmaceutical Reform with Emily Lampkin
Rising drug costs, persistent shortages, and a maze of middlemen—how do we fix America’s medicine market without losing innovation or access? In this episode, Justin Giboney sits down with Emily Lampkin of thePharmaceutical Reform Alliance to unpack practical, bipartisan pathways for pharmaceutical reform and what faithful civic engagement can look like for churches and communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 2025 • 44min
The Pressure To Be More Progressive
Justin, Jaha, and Cory discuss the pressure people are under to act more progressive in academia and professional class circles. They also discuss mandatory mental health screenings for kids and Meta chatbots flirting with children.
Show Notes:
https://thehill.com/opinion/education/5446702-performative-virtue-signaling-has-become-a-threat-to-higher-ed/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/gov-pritzker-signs-requiring-mental-health-screenings-schools/
https://www.thefp.com/p/abigail-shrier-stop-asking-kids-if
https://mchb.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/mchb/data-research/nsch-data-brief-adolescent-mental-behavioral-health-2023.pdf
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Aug 14, 2025 • 51min
Should Christian Critique Their Own Party?
Justin and Dr. Jaha Howard discuss Pete Buttigieg's dismal numbers in the Black community. They also discuss why Christians must critique their own party and lab-grown meat.
Show Notes:https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5444990-zelensky-trump-putin-possible-alaska-meeting/https://stateline.org/2025/06/30/texas-becomes-seventh-state-to-ban-lab-grown-meat/https://youtu.be/qQKNjhq29qI?si=VYD0PVzeNi6tLI5z
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Aug 5, 2025 • 55min
Trump and Fruit of the Spirit
Just talks to Cory and Jaha about eight political tribes in the American electorate. They also discuss Michael Wear's new article in UnHerd and Charlie Kirk's answer to a question about Trump and the fruit of the spirit.
ShowNotes:https://echeloninsights.com/tribes/https://hiddentribes.us/https://unherd.com/2025/07/will-democrats-defend-society/?lang=ushttps://x.com/aprilspark1890/status/1950278328184619011?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 2025 • 43min
Trump Threatens Washington Commanders and Bipartisan Gerrymandering
Justin and Cory Ruth discuss what ideology can do to Christian compassion and resilience. They also talk about bipartisan gerrymandering efforts and Trump trying to compel the Washington Commanders to change their name back to Redskins.
Show Notes: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrats-future-crisis-the-biggest-states-that-back-them-are-shrinkinghttps://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/45783141/trump-calls-commanders-guardians-reverse-name-changes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2025 • 56min
Should Churches Endorse Candidates?
Justin argues with Dr. Jaha Howard and Cory Ruth about whether or not churches should endorse candidates for political office. They also discuss MAGA and the Epstein client list and whether they prefer to be called Black or African American.
Show Notes:
https://x.com/mattwalshblog/status/1944381728522408079?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/opinion/african-american-language-label-mamdani.html
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