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Gospel & Politics: Ben Watson

Gospel & Politics: Ben Watson

Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear

September 23, 202426m 27s

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Show Notes

This week on Ask the Pastor features a conversation between Pastor J.D. Greear and Ben Watson. Watson is a former NFL tight end as well as a writer, speaker, and activist. He is a college football studio analyst with the SEC Network, and he serves as VP of Strategic Relationships with the Human Coalition, one of the largest pro-life and pro-women’s organizations in the country.

A glimpse inside this episode:

  • The pro-life movement is fundamentally about justice.
  • Children have inherent value from the moment of conception.
  • Roe v. Wade’s overturn is a step, but not the end of the fight.
  • Compassion is crucial in discussing pro-life issues.
  • Voting is just one aspect of activism.
  • Both political sides lack a complete solution for human flourishing.
  • Church unity is essential despite political differences.
  • Engagement in the pro-life movement can take many forms.
  • Believers should seek to understand each other’s perspectives.
  • Faith should guide political identity over party affiliation.