The Church Politics Podcast

Justin and Chris discuss Marvin Olasky's concept of biblical objectivity and how that journalistic principle might apply to the Christian public witness more generally. They also talk about why Joe Rogan has a larger audience than much of the mainstream media and Justice Sonia Sotomayor's misstatement. https://wng.org/roundups/what-is-biblical-objectivity-1617225573https://news.gallup.com/poll/355526/americans-trust-media-dips-second-lowest-record.aspx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss how some progressive mayors, like Mayor London Breed, have changed their positions and are beginning to crackdown on crime. They also talk about the state of voting rights and how America should move forward in relation to COVID.https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/03/opinion/voting-rights-democrats.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about how Tim Keller has positively impacted their understanding of Christian theology and impacted the framework of the AND Campaign. They also analyze about the Black Lives Matter's statement in defense of Jussie Smollett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about US companies' unwillingness to share the coronavirus vaccine formula with poorer countries. They also discuss the Democratic Party's branding problems and Dr. Esau McCaulley's latest New York Times article.Show Notes:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/22/business/economy/china-vaccines-covid-outbreak.htmlhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/why-operation-warp-speed-worked-11612222129https://www.politico.com/news/2021/11/23/dems-joe-biden-infrastructure-midterms-523194 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about why those who are most engaged in politics are often unsatisfied and unhappy even when they win. They also discuss the importance of thanksgiving and gratitude within our political engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about whether or not our society has grown in wisdom as it accumulates information. They also touch on the "Let's Go, Brandon!" chant in churches and how Biden's New Child Care Plan excludes faith-based providers.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dating-and-mating/202111/the-precipitous-decline-emotional-intelligenceThe Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis - https://www.christianbook.com/the-abolition-of-man/c-s-lewis/9780060652944/pd/2942X?utm_source=google&kw=21904556532&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO_crFCha3E3AmBKGRJRGAO2m299N-23HQQRftvGzWDq5P1btJYsPn-VWXRoC0YgQAvD_BwEThe Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt - https://www.thecoddling.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris provide a short history of the American culture war and discuss why Christians should avoid choosing a side. They also discuss the Virginia gubernatorial race and the Infrastructure Bill.Show notes link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-man-who-discovered-culture-wars-1527286035 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the downsides of politicizing science and how it's impacted the COVID-19 discourse and academia. They also talk about the dads who teamed up to stop violence at a Louisiana high school.https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/20/us/dorian-abbot-mit.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the Terry McAuliffe campaign ad reportedly being played in churches across Virginia during the gubernatorial race. They also interview CEO Kori Porter about CSW's Sing for Freedom effort for Leah Sharibu who was abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the tension between triggers and artistic freedom in comedy based on the backlash to Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special. The co-hosts talk about the treatment makers of Oxycontin are receiving in the US judicial system after their deceptive marketing sparked the opioid crisis. They also talk about shortages in the pandemic equality and why NYC is getting rid of gifted programs in elementary schools.Show Note Links:https://www.statnews.com/2019/01/15/massachusetts-purdue-lawsuit-new-details/https://time.com/6104495/purdue-pharma-bankruptcy-victims/https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/10/america-is-choking-under-an-everything-shortage/620322/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices