
The Church Politics Podcast
The "Church Politics" Podcast is where you can get in-depth political analysis from a Christian worldview.
Latest episodes

Jan 23, 2020 • 40min
CP | As You Like It
On this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss recent tensions in the Democratic Party, including Hillary Clinton’s comments about Bernie Sanders and AOC’s claim the party is “center-conservative.” They also talk impeachment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 2020 • 1h 6min
CP | Politics is Not a Game
In this week’s episode, hosts Michael Wear and Justin Giboney provide a full update on conflict between US and Iran, and reflect on the discourse that has surrounded it. They also provide a preview of the next steps of the impeachment process, as well as review Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to not accept any new refugees in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 2020 • 57min
CP | Debriefing Iran and 2020 As Christians
In this week’s episode, the first of 2020, Justin and Michael review the news of the U.S. killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. They also take a look at what lies ahead in 2020 for presidential politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2019 • 47min
CP | Justin’s Space Analogy
In this episode, Michael and Justin discuss why former President Obama’s recent comments at a fundraiser upset so many on Twitter. They also analyze the recent re-election of John Bel Edwards as Governor of Louisiana, as well as Deval Patrick’s decision to enter the 2020 Democratic Primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2019 • 52min
CP | 2020 Gets Real (so does impeachment)
On this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss Elizabeth Warren’s plan to pay for Medicare for All as well as broader developments in the Democratic primary. They also provide an update on impeachment proceedings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 2019 • 42min
CP | The AND Campaign’s 2020 Statement
AND Campaign’s leadership discusses its recently released statement on the 2020 election. To sign the statement yourself, visit www.andcampaign.org/2020.
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Oct 16, 2019 • 50min
CP | A Conversation About Religious Freedom with Luke Goodrich
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael talk with Becket’s Luke Goodrich, author of the new book Free to Believe: The Battle over Religious Freedom in America, about last week’s Supreme Court cases concerning Title VII and Beto’s call to remove church’s tax-exempt status if they oppose same-sex marriage and LGBT rights.
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Oct 10, 2019 • 57min
CP | Impeachment
On this week’s episode, Justin and Michael talk about two major events that have transpired since their last episode: Speaker Pelosi’s decision to move forward with an impeachment inquiry, and the conviction and sentencing of Amber Guyger for the murder of Botham Jean. As always, the hosts catch you up on the hard facts of what happened, explain the various reactions to the news, and share their Christian perspectives on what it all means.
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Sep 18, 2019 • 48min
CP | Politics, Policy & Presidential Campaigns
On this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss the latest debate and allegations surrounding Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. They also look at the potential for bipartisan action on background checks, and share their major takeaways from the 2020 presidential debate.
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Sep 11, 2019 • 41min
CP | Criminal Justice Reform and the French-Ahmari Debate
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss the state of criminal justice reform, and highlight some potential areas for progress. They also discuss the French-Ahmari debate.
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