The Church Politics Podcast

This week, Justin and Chris discuss incentivizing accountability for leaders and provide an update on the Auto Workers Strike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris give an update on the Israel vs Hamas War and discuss the US Farm Bill and it's direct affects on feeding children and senior citizens in America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the discussions amongst Christians circulating online and in the public square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss whether calling prostitution sex work change the nature of the industry. They also talk about Governor Gavin Newsom's veto and Senator Menendez's indictment. Show Notes: https://unherd.com/2023/09/legal-prostitution-is-a-gift-to-pimps/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/25/politics/bob-menendez-defense-comments/index.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/24/us/newsom-veto-bill-child-gender-affirmation.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the merits of the wealth tax. They also talk about Nancy Pelosi's shade toward VP Kamala Harris and the guerilla war tactics being used in the UAW strike. Video from Intro: https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1702308806313611422?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg Show Notes:https://theintercept.com/2023/09/19/uaw-strike-auto-plants/https://www.nytimes.com/article/uaw-strike-explained-ford-stellantis-gm.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss NYC Mayor Eric Adams' statement about the city's migrant crisis and how we should understand it in view of what the Bible says about loving immigrants. They also talk about Congressman Ro Khanna's new reform plan. Show Notes:https://twitter.com/simonateba/status/1699731987668292023?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPghttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/ro-khanna-political-reform-plan_n_64fa2aace4b03d2db3493fbe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses Jude 3 Project's Courageous Conversations event and whether or not we should legislate morality. He also talks about BRICS and the global economy. Show Notes: https://money.usnews.com/investing/articles/de-dollarization-what-happens-if-the-dollar-loses-reserve-status https://jude3project.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the price Americans pay for corporate consolidation (monopolies) and what the Biden Administration plans to do about it. They also talk about support for Biden and Trump among Black voters and how one school board is fighting religious parents. Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/26/opinion/biden-lina-khan-ftc.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/08/24/montgomery-students-cant-opt-out-lgbtq-storybooks-judge-says/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris give a praise report and thank some elected officials for doing their job well. They also discuss whether Democrats in Atlanta have engaged in voter suppression and Larry Elder's interview on Breakfast Club. Show Notes: https://theintercept.com/2023/08/21/atlanta-cop-city-referendum-signatures/ https://twitter.com/ZaidJilani/status/1694089022476357673?s=20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5gANuc3REk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Michael Flynn's advice to pastors about putting the Bible aside and reading from the US Constitution during sermons. They also talk about Biden's Maui response and Governor Brian Kemp's words for former President Donald Trump. Show Notes: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4154180-biden-takes-hit-for-maui-wildfire-response/ https://www.newsweek.com/hawaii-wildfires-joe-biden-victims-payment-backlash-1819883 https://www.ajc.com/politics/trump-18-others-indicted-for-trying-to-overthrow-2020-georgia-election/PQ3N2YBIDRDJFLJGFLEBZUWM6I/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss David Brooks' article about how professional class Never-Trumpers have made the world harder for the working class. They also talk about the UPS union victory and a study about marriage and happiness. Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/opinion/trump-meritocracy-educated.html https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66445496 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ups-drivers-170k-per-deal-214956126.html https://unherd.com/thepost/the-best-predictor-of-happiness-in-america-marriage/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss a letter sent by faith leaders and the NAACP to Oakland, CA elected officials calling for a state of emergency in regard to public safety. They also discuss Trump rising poll numbers and data showing boys are trending conservative. Show Notes: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/east-bay/oakland-state-of-emergency-naacp/3283472/?amp=1 (https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/east-bay/oakland-state-of-emergency-naacp/3283472/?amp=1) https://twitter.com/velenajones/status/1685066525684924416?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/31/us/politics/2024-poll-nyt-siena-trump-republicans.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4125661-high-school-boys-are-trending-conservative/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss whether Black-on-Black crime is really an issue or just another way of disparaging the Black community. They also discuss greed in Big Pharma and higher scrutiny for bank mergers. https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/tables/table-43 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/22/business/gilead-hiv-drug-tenofovir.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/us-consumer-watchdog-warns-no-more-rubber-stamp-bank-mergers-2023-07-20/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about California's new K-12 math framework. They also discuss corruption concerning the Railroad Safety Act and Arizona's drought. Show Notes: https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/ccssmathstandardaug2013.pdf https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/california-adopts-controversial-new-math-framework-heres-whats-in-it/2023/07 https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-rail-regulation-realignment-is-stalling-out/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/16/fondomonte-arizona-drought-saudi-farm-water/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Christina Emba's article on masculinity. They also talk about Biden's decision on cluster bombs and Governor DeSantis' presidential campaign. Show Notes: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/10/christine-emba-masculinity-new-model/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2023/07/07/how-cluster-bombs-work/70391199007/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/09/opinions/ron-desantis-struggling-in-polls-obeidallah/index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses advocacy in Muslim communities concerning Pride flags and sex education. He also talks about the USDA approving lab-grown meat. Show Notes: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/17/hamtramck-michigan-muslim-council-lgbtq-pride-flags-banned https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/usda-approves-first-lab-grown-chicken-in-the-united-states-180982417/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling that Alabama’s new congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act and the "headache" that RFK Jr.'s presidential bid is causing inside the Biden campaign. Show Notes: https://www.scotusblog.com/2023/06/supreme-court-upholds-section-2-of-voting-rights-act/ https://youtu.be/vE_cGjNAvIA https://unusualwhales.com/news/the-pentagon-has-said-that-an-accounting-error-has-provided-an-extra-6-2-billion-dollars-for-ukraine PATREON Title:Students Falling Behind, But Parents Don't Know It. Description: Justin and Chris discuss newly released test scores that show U.S. 13-year-olds falling to performance levels in reading and math not seen in decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Atlanta’s Cop City vote. They also discuss Uganda’s LGBTQ law and banning cellphones in schools. Show Notes: https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/city-council-passes-funding-legislation-for-training-center/H4Z4QYFECRDJBOLQ3YMW43GTCA/ https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/may-web-only/uganda-anti-lgbtq-ted-cruz-russell-moore-biblical-sin-crime.html https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/06/ban-smartphones-phone-free-schools-social-media/674304/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the latest conservative boycotts of Target and Budweiser. They also discuss the entrance of Senator Tim Scott and Chris Christie. Show Notes: https://thehill.com/homenews/3944865-two-million-people-fled-americas-big-cities-from-2020-to-2022/#:~:text=More%20than%201.2%20million%20people,July%202021%20and%20July%202022. https://nypost.com/2023/05/28/target-loses-10b-following-boycott-calls-over-lgbtq-friendly-clothing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses the life and impact of pastor and theologian Timothy Keller. He also talks about how we fight illusory battles to project our identity. Lastly, Chris interviews Benjamin Watson about his new book, "The New Fight for Life". Show Notes: Benjamin Watson's new book: https://www.amazon.com/New-Fight-Life-Pro-Life-Commitment/dp/1496481437 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/05/tim-keller-pastor-obituary/674124/ https://comment.org/have-we-out-quixoted-don-quixote/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss whether or not elites are less gullible than lesser educated people. They also discuss the Durham Report and Senator Ted Crus and his history on immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss what the people has to say about economic exploitation. They also discuss what states are doing to make porn less accessible and a warning from the godfather of artificial intelligence. Show Notes: https://andcampaign.org/newsletter/a-word-on-the-wealth-gap-where-scripture-directs-us-on-housing-policy/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/30/business/louisiana-kids-age-porn-law.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/pornhub-blocks-utah-in-protest-of-new-age-verification-law https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65452940 https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690656/hell-to-pay-by-michael-lind/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the California governor's announcement about bringing the National Guard in to help fight San Francisco's drug problem. They also talk about the spy letter orchestrated by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the firing of Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the lawlessness in the streets of Chicago last weekend and who bears responsibility. They also talk about whether or not swing voters will support Trump, and the calls for Senator Dianne Feinstein to retire. Show notes: https://www.ajc.com/politics/kemp-makes-case-for-anyone-but-trump-in-2024/PLXQQAHLOJAVFLNRUW2ACAJ3G4/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAD6Aly7c0c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the shooting in Nashville and the expulsion of Justin Pearson and Justin Jones from the Tennessee House of Representatives. They also discuss the Pentagon document leak and the AND Campaign's Heirs of Action event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the definition of woke and the political and cultural interests at play within the debate. They also talk about Florida legislation in regard to Black fraternities and sororities and Trump's potential arrest. Show Notes: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=h0999.PEW.DOCX&DocumentType=Analysis&BillNumber=0999&Session=2023 https://www.npr.org/2023/03/21/1164823276/what-trumps-arrest-claim-says-about-his-hold-on-politics-and-the-2024-election https://www.newsweek.com/define-woke-bethany-mandel-conservative-book-1788538 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the Silicon Valley Bank Bailout and whether or not it's fair to taxpayers. They also talk about the COVID lab leak theory and Senator JD Vance challenging Republicans on Norfolk Southern regulations. Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D39Km_jUpyQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EPzoXxNITA https://nypost.com/2023/03/06/fauci-sneered-at-gop-lab-leak-concerns/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss how predicting the end of Christianity has often been done and often failed. They also discuss the political implications of the trainwreck in East Palestine, OH and Biden's position on D.C. criminal code reforms. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/25/opinion/religious-revival-christianity-asbury-kentucky.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/us/ohio-train-derailment-east-palestine.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss why more Christians need to show the boldness of leaders like Dr. Charlie Dates and Jackie Hill-Perry in the public square. They also discuss ESG criteria and the housing crisis. https://theintercept.com/2022/06/27/esg-funds-corporate-responsibility-dei/ https://www.ajc.com/american-dream/renter-evictions/ https://youtube.com/watch?v=xuXMeFvg8tI&feature=shares https://youtube.com/live/boaMnfX7g0o?feature=shares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris the criticism of the 'He Gets Us' Super Bowl ads. They also discuss a viral video about God being Pro-Life and the Junk Fee Prevention Act. https://hegetsus.com/en/about-us https://www.npr.org/2023/02/07/1155313067/biden-bill-stop-junk-fees-travel-entertainment-state-of-the-union-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss systemic racism and accountability in light of the Tyre Nichols murder. They also discuss the CIA's role in modern art and Georgia's proposal to give welfare benefits to pregnant moms. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/05/opinion/memphis-police-academia-partisanship.html? https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/modern-art-was-cia-weapon-1578808.html https://www.ajc.com/politics/gov-kemp-pushes-bill-to-grant-welfare-during-pregnancy/224VV2IPTZCA7AWNJCXIZ7VIMQ/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin speaks with Lisa Fields and Dr. CJ Rhodes about the AND Campaign's new docuseries How I Got Over. This series will look into the role orthodoxy played in the establishment of the Black Church and in its social action, education and in its music. How I Got Over premiers February 13th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Iowa Republicans' attempt to further limit the food welfare recipients can buy with food stamps. They also discuss more trouble within the FBI and giving kids medication and surgery for obesity. https://time.com/6249096/iowa-bill-threatens-snap/ https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF3&ga=90 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/23/1150797242/former-fbi-agent-charles-mcgonigal-russian-oligarch-oleg-deripaska https://www.cbsnews.com/news/obesity-kids-teens-drugs-surgery-early-new-guidelines/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=196547890 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the problem with celebrating mental illness based on an article written by a mental health therapist. They also discuss Congressman Kevin McCarthy's troubled road to House Speaker and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries' speech. https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2023/01/09/texas-population-growth https://pamthetruthfultherapist.substack.com/p/from-de-stigmatizing-to-normalizing?utm_campaign=post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris offer 10 things they hope the church will achieve or discontinue in 2023. You'll be surprised about what they had to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the Twitter Files and what they revealed about the FBI and CIA's role in censorship on the website. They also weigh in on airline cancellations during holiday travel and a campaign of lies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss whether or not the Biden administration undermined rail workers by averting a potential strike. They also discuss the significant drop in sperm counts around the world and Elon Musk releasing internal Twitter documents. https://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2022/05/this-day-in-labor-history-may-20-1926 https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/12/04/sperm-count-down-are-we-facing-a-male-fertility-crisis-and-what-can-we-do-about-it https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/3760753-censorship-by-surrogate-why-musks-document-dump-could-be-a-game-changer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the problem with so many Christians being silent about the wrongdoing and unbiblical positions within their political party. They also make a special announcement about the AND campaign and talk about sports gambling on college campuses. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/20/business/caesars-sports-betting-universities-colleges.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/10/realestate/us-cities-rats.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the definition of marriage and the Respect for Marriage. They also talk about Ticketmasters monopoly and Nancy Pelosi leaving congressional leadership. https://www.vox.com/culture/2022/11/21/23471763/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-monopoly https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-is-marriage-sherif-girgis/1112358981 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Christ give an analysis of the midterm elections. They also discuss Trump running for President again and what party election victories really mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk with former White House Advisor Dr. Kevin Sabet about marijuana. They discuss the ways the conversation has changed recently and whether or not marijuana is harmful to people and society. https://smokescreenbook.com/ Should Christians smoke marijuana? A theological perspective from Dr. Phillip Pointer and John Richards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mxqb2DRrAk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss PayPal's failed attempt to punish users who spread "misinformation". They also talk about some surprising interests funding the vegan movement and Detroit Muslims protecting sexually explicitly LGBTQ books in schools. https://reason.com/2022/10/10/paypal-misinformation-fine-hate-censorship/ https://unherd.com/2022/10/big-veganism-is-coming-for-you/ https://www.newsweek.com/muslim-parents-clash-lgbtq-speakers-michigan-school-board-meeting-1751966 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the impact that rap lyrics can have on our minds and our communities. They also talk about whether certain lyrics should be used as evidence in criminal proceedings. Lastly, they discuss Russell Moore's latest Christianity Today article on Christian Nationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss why a lot of Black Christians don't support the GOP. They also talk about a new survey showing that liberals are less happy and why gas prices are likely to rise. https://unherd.com/thepost/why-are-liberals-less-happy-than-conservatives/ https://www.deseret.com/pages/american-family-survey-reports https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/07/14/biden-defends-saudi-arabia-visit-khashoggi/10056598002/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Stacey's Abrams comment about fetal heartbeat at 6 weeks. They also talk about Italy's first female Prime Minister and polling for the 2022 midterms. https://www.politico.com/news/2022/09/26/pollsters-fear-elections-2024-00058506 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the differences between elected officials and movement leaders and the need for both. They also talk about immigrants in Martha's Vineyard and food neutrality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss social media's reaction to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. They also talk about America's falling life expectancy and the Respect for Marriage Act. https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/09/america-mortality-life-expectancy-pandemic/671350/ https://www.politico.com/minutes/congress/09-12-2022/hoyer-on-cr/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin talks about why Christians should avoid rivalries in church and in politics. He also discusses America's culture of disrespect and President Biden calling MAGA Republicans semi-fascist. https://abigailshrier.substack.com/p/i-dont-want-american-kids https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/03/opinion/joe-biden-democracy-crisis.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about the new effort to bring a phonics-based curriculum back into schools and how rethinking our opinions is a major part of the process. They also discuss college students not wanting to room with students in the opposite party and the Republican Party's senatorial candidate problem. https://time.com/6205084/phonics-science-of-reading-teachers/ https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/first-read/new-political-divide-nearly-half-college-students-wouldnt-room-someone-rcna43609 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin interviews John Richards, Jr. about the tension between forgiveness and justice. He and Chris also discuss Big Tech's war on privacy and republicans attacking the FBI. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMDPy-8BcSo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices