The Church Politics Podcast

Justin and Chris discuss John Haidt's article entitled, "Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid" and apply his analysis to sociopolitical discourse among Christians. They also discuss the lockdowns in Shanghai and Florida's $70M fatherhood initiative.https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/05/social-media-democracy-trust-babel/629369/https://fortune.com/2022/04/11/shanghai-lockdown-residents-screaming-apartments-covid/https://www.fox13news.com/news/new-florida-law-funds-pro-fatherhood-programs-such-as-tony-dungys-all-pro-dad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the Alarmist and Nonchalant response to the teaching of gender identity in K-3 education. They also provide a more serious and measured path forward.https://pos.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/POS-National-Poll-Release-Memo.pdfhttps://jessesingal.substack.com/p/researchers-found-puberty-blockers?s=r Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the "They're All the Same" narrative that's often stated when we refer to our political opponents. Is that belief biblical? They also talk about Biden's recent gaffes and a day in the life of Chris, the congressional candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the New York Times Editorial Board's article about America's free speech problem. They also discuss Christina Emba's Washington Post piece about society needing a new sex ethic and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/opinion/cancel-culture-free-speech-poll.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/03/17/sex-ethics-rethinking-consent-culture/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris examine the difference between respect and tokenism when it comes to matters of race. They also discuss the global politics of high gas prices and how social media might be causing illness in teenage girls.https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-lesson-in-energy-masochism-europe-natural-gas-russia-vladimir-putin-11646170129https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/02/social-media-illness-teen-girls/622916/https://www.christianbook.com/family-everyday-putting-technology-proper-place/andy-crouch/9780801018664/pd/018664?en=bing-pla&event=SHOP&kw=family-0-20%7C018664&p=1179517&dv=c&msclkid=8587237c86f515a51590415b040f183c&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping%20Main&utm_term=4580565442052541&utm_content=s-family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin interviews foreign affairs expert, Dr. Paul D. Miller, about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They discuss the background, present status and future of this war.https://thedispatch.com/p/welcome-to-the-new-cold-war-88c?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=direct&s=r Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk with Bread for the World CEO, Rev. Eugene Cho, about hunger and politics. They discuss the state of hunger in the US and around the world and explain why Christians should engage in the policymaking process.https://www.bread.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin explores the recent comments that've gotten Joe Rogan into trouble. He also talks about how Black Americans don't often fit into the two most prominent ideological categories. Lastly, he also discusses how a lack of trust and solidarity hurt America during the COVID pandemic. Links:https://youtu.be/lxR78esqpEQhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/03/opinion/eric-adams-biden.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/06/opinion/covid-pandemic-policy-trust.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the impact of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and its potential impact on the supply chain. They also talk about the Freedom Convoy of truckers in Canada and dark money in politics.Show Notes:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/29/us/politics/democrats-dark-money-donors.amp.html?referringSource=articleShare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Christ discuss the high rates of unmarried men dying of drug overdoses. They also discuss the Twitter vs. The Real World debate and make a very special announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices