The Church Politics Podcast
The "Church Politics" Podcast is where you can get in-depth political analysis from a Christian worldview.
Latest episodes
Sep 23, 2020 • 47min
CP | Justice Ginsburg and the Future of the Supreme Court
In this week’s episode, Michael and Justin discuss the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the politics of nominating and confirming the next Supreme Court Justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2020 • 47min
CP | Taking a Side
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss the shooting of two police officers in LA. They also share their thoughts on election nightmare scenarios, and the ever-increasing pressure to “take a side” in politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 2, 2020 • 49min
CP | What Propaganda Does
In this week’s episode, Michael and Justin discuss how the two political conventions attempted to frame Joe Biden. They also talk about the recent violence in Kenosha and Portland, as well as the decision by the national intelligence apparatus to no longer provide in-person briefings on election security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2020 • 59min
CP | What’s Fair Game (and what is not) When it Comes to Kamala Harris?
In this week’s episode, Michael and Justin discuss the conversation around Joe Biden’s selection of Kamala Harris as his running mate. Some people are advancing inappropriate and destructive critiques of Harris. Others seem to suggest that Harris shouldn’t be critiqued at all. How should Christians think about this? Justin and Michael are joined by special guest, Kathryn A. Freeman, for this discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2020 • 45min
CP | Power and Politics
In this week’s episode, Michael and Justin break down the latest governmental action around COVID-19 relief. They also discuss a widely-read report on Trump-supporting evangelicals in Iowa, as well as a housing crisis that could explode in the coming months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 5, 2020 • 42min
CP | Getting Your Message Across
In this week’s episode, Michael and Justin discuss how we communicate with one another in public, from Jonathan Isaac’s decision not to kneel for the national anthem to Barack Obama’s eulogy to Damon Linker’s recent column about national divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2020 • 44min
CP | We’re Back (but should we reopen)
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss whether schools should reopen. They also discuss the current situation in Portland, as well as a recent letter organized by Democrats for Life regarding the Democratic Platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2020 • 1h 16min
Book Release - Compassion (&) Conviction: The AND Campaign's Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement
The co-authors of Compassion (&) Conviction discuss why they wrote the book and how they hope it impacts Christians understanding and approach to politics. They also answer questions from supporters about the AND Campaign and the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 20, 2020 • 46min
CP | Whole Life Politics, An interview with Louisiana State Sen. Katrina Jackson
In this episode, Erika Collier, member of AND Campaign's Leadership Council, talks with State Senator Katrina Jackson about her life in politics, and why she advances a whole life platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2020 • 46min
CP | LGBTQ Rights and Police Reform
Justin Giboney, Michael Wear and Chris Butler discuss the U.S. Supreme Courts Bostock decision, which held that LGBTQ people are protected from workplace discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. They weigh in on how Christians should respond to LGBTQ rights in light of religious liberty concerns. They also take a look at police reform and community violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
