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The Church Politics Podcast

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Mar 6, 2018 • 42min

Episode 16: How To Save Discourse In America with Sen. James Lankford and Sen. Chris Coons

The Church Politics Podcast is hosted by former Obama White House staffer Michael Wear and AND Campaign co-founder Justin Giboney. These two seasoned politicos will analyze political events and policy based on their Christian values and their experience in the civic arena. The podcast will provide guidance to Christians seeking to transcend partisanship and political ideology and find discipleship in the public square. It will also include interviews with a diverse group of public figures, music and more. On this episode, Justin Giboney and Michael Wear interview Sen. James Lankford and Sen. Chris Coons about their role as co-chairs of the 2019 National Prayer Breakfast and the state of our public discourse. Michael and Justin also provide a review of significant headlines you’ll need for the coming week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 28, 2018 • 50min

Episode 15: Church Politics | Billy Graham, Guns, and College Basketball Scandal

The Church Politics Podcast is hosted by former Obama White House staffer Michael Wear and AND Campaign co-founder Justin Giboney. These two seasoned politicos will analyze political events and policy based on their Christian values and their experience in the civic arena. The podcast will provide guidance to Christians seeking to transcend partisanship and political ideology and find discipleship in the public square. It will also include interviews with a diverse group of public figures, music and more. On this episode, Justin and Michael discuss the passing of Billy Graham and the impact he had on Christianity and American politics. The two politicos also talk about the CNN Town Hall about guns and how to create a constructive dialogue around issues that make us emotional. The college basketball scandal could shake up the NCAA, how'd it come to this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 20, 2018 • 40min

Episode 14: Church Politics | FBI Indictments, Trump’s Harvest Box, & America’s Gun Violence

The Church Politics Podcast is hosted by former Obama White House staffer Michael Wear and AND Campaign co-founder Justin Giboney. These two seasoned politicos will analyze political events and policy based on their Christian values and their experience in the civic arena. The podcast will provide guidance to Christians seeking to transcend partisanship and political ideology and find discipleship in the public square. It will also include interviews with a diverse group of public figures, music and more. On this episode, Justin and Michael help you catch up on the week’s news, including Robert Mueller’s indictments of Russian individuals and entities, Trump’s welfare proposal, and the Parkview school shooting. The hosts also share their thoughts about the release of Black Panther.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 14, 2018 • 59min

Episode 13: Church Politics | The White House and Domestic Violence + General John Kelly

The "Church Politics" Podcast is where you can get in depth political analysis from a Christian worldview with two of the brightest minds in the political arena. The Church Politics Podcast is hosted by former Obama White House staffer Michael Wear and AND Campaign co-founder Justin Giboney. These two seasoned politicos will analyze political events and policy based on their Christian values and their experience in the civic arena. The podcast will provide guidance to Christians seeking to transcend partisanship and political ideology and find discipleship in the public square. It will also include interviews with a diverse group of public figures, music and more. On this episode, Michael and Justin discuss the controversies surrounding Trump Chief of Staff General John Kelly. They also delve into how domestic violence is being handled in the White House and Trump's budget deal. Lastly, they discuss Elizabeth Bruenig's take on the Marco Rubio-Ivanka Trump Paid Family Medical Leave plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2018 • 46min

Episode 12: The Church Politics Podcast | State of the Union, Nunes Memo and Paid Family Med

The "Church Politics" Podcast is where you can get in depth political analysis from a Christian worldview with two of the brightest minds in the political arena. The Church Politics Podcast is hosted by former Obama White House staffer Michael Wear and AND Campaign co-founder Justin Giboney. These two seasoned politicos will analyze political events and policy based on their Christian values and their experience in the civic arena. The podcast will provide guidance to Christians seeking to transcend partisanship and political ideology and find discipleship in the public square. It will also include interviews with a diverse group of public figures, music and more. On this episode, Justin Giboney and Michael Wear discuss President Trump's first State of the Union address and all the politics underneath what meets the eye. The two politicos also discuss whether or not there's a bipartisan path to Paid Family Medical Leave policy and the Nunes Memo.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 30, 2018 • 42min

Episode 11: The Church Politics Podcast | DACA, World Economic Forum and The Grammys

The "Church Politics" Podcast is where you can get in depth political analysis from a Christian worldview with two of the brightest minds in the political arena. The Church Politics Podcast is hosted by former Obama White House staffer Michael Wear and AND Campaign co-founder Justin Giboney. These two seasoned politicos will analyze political events and policy based on their Christian values and their experience in the civic arena. The podcast will provide guidance to Christians seeking to transcend partisanship and political ideology and find discipleship in the public square. It will also include interviews with a diverse group of public figures, music and more. On this episode, Michael and Justin discuss the state of the DACA and whether or not both parties are serious about protecting Dreamers. They also discuss President Trump's surprising performance at the World Economic Forum in Davos and The Grammys. Don't miss this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 23, 2018 • 1h 48min

Episode 10: The Church Politics Podcast | A 2018 Political Overview #ChurchPoliticsSeason2

The "Church Politics" Podcast is where you can get in depth political analysis from a Christian worldview with two of the brightest minds in the political arena. The Church Politics Podcast is hosted by former Obama White House staffer Michael Wear and AND Campaign co-founder Justin Giboney. These two seasoned politicos will analyze political events and policy based on their Christian values and their experience in the civic arena. The podcast will provide guidance to Christians seeking to transcend partisanship and political ideology and find discipleship in the public square. It will also include interviews with a diverse group of public figures, music and more. On this episode, Michael and Justin discuss some of the major issues Christians should be thinking through in 2018. From the wealth gap to immigration the Church politics crew goes in depth about what 2018 might have in store in front of a live audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 21, 2017 • 40min

Episode 9: The Church Politics Podcast | Al Franken, Elitism, & Trump vs. Lavar

The "Church Politics" Podcast is where you can get in depth political analysis from a Christian worldview with two of the brightest minds in the political arena. The Church Politics Podcast is hosted by former Obama White House staffer Michael Wear and AND Campaign co-founder Justin Giboney. These two seasoned politicos will analyze political events and policy based on their Christian values and their experience in the civic arena. The podcast will provide guidance to Christians seeking to transcend partisanship and political ideology and find discipleship in the public square. It will also include interviews with a diverse group of public figures, music and more. On this episode, Michael and Justin discuss the Senator Al Franken sexual misconduct allegations in light of the Democrats criticism of Roy Moore. The two politicos also discuss David Brooks' article "Our Elites Still Don't Get It" and how Americans must realize that politics won't save us. Lastly, the pair discuss comments made my President Trump in relation to the release of the three UCLA players in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 14, 2017 • 48min

Episode 8: The Church Politics Podcast | What is more important than elections?

The "Church Politics" Podcast is where you can get in depth political analysis from a Christian worldview with two of the brightest minds in the political arena. The Church Politics Podcast is hosted by former Obama White House staffer Michael Wear and AND Campaign co-founder Justin Giboney. These two seasoned politicos will analyze political events and policy based on their Christian values and their experience in the civic arena. The podcast will provide guidance to Christians seeking to transcend partisanship and political ideology and find discipleship in the public square. It will also include interviews with a diverse group of public figures, music and more. On this episode, hosts Justin and Michael recap last Tuesday’s election outcomes, and discuss the fact that there are some things more important than elections in light of the recent allegations surrounding Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore. Giboney and Michael also discuss the recent New York Times op-ed, “Can My Children Be Friends With White People?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 7, 2017 • 52min

Episode 7: Party Politics, Party Lines, & Journalists...That Are Worth Your Time

The "Church Politics" Podcast is where you can get in depth political analysis from a Christian worldview with two of the brightest minds in the political arena. The Church Politics Podcast is hosted by former Obama White House staffer Michael Wear and AND Campaign co-founder Justin Giboney. These two seasoned politicos will analyze political events and policy based on their Christian values and their experience in the civic arena. The podcast will provide guidance to Christians seeking to transcend partisanship and political ideology and find discipleship in the public square. It will also include interviews with a diverse group of public figures, music and more. On this episode, Justin and Michael discuss the value and challenges of critiquing your own side, Donna Brazile’s recent revelations and the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election. Also, after sharing their top three commentators on last week’s episode, the hosts discuss some of their favorite journalists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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