The Church Politics Podcast

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

Justin and Chris discuss how so many Christians have allowed their cultural and ideological affiliation to control their public witness rather than having a gospel-centered public witness. They also discuss Biden's recent achievement and the FBI search of Trump's home. https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-just-had-best-week-presidency-1731231 https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/politics/mar-a-lago-search-warrant-fbi-donald-trump/index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about the stalled legislation that would help veterans who are dealing with the effects of toxic burn pits. They also discuss the Inflation Reduction Act and the problem with Democrats funding rightwing candidates while claiming they're an existential threat to democracy. https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2022/7/29/23283906/inflation-reduction-act-biden-manchin-climate-change https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-truth-to-red-and-blue/id1594454747?i=1000571639431 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss David French's article on the God Gap in the Democratic Party. They also talk about a couple flawed scientific studies and the need for fresh voices in politics. https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/the-most-important-religious-divide#:~:text=The%20God%20Gap%20Helps%20Explain%20a%20%27Seismic%20Shift%27,left%2C%20but%20between%20left%20and%20left%20David%20French https://www.science.org/content/article/potential-fabrication-research-images-threatens-key-theory-alzheimers-disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec2YPnSF4X8 https://apnews.com/article/campaigns-presidential-elections-election-2020-carolyn-maloney-congress-d4dd6639d4ff22444bf7f4b63412964e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the new connection between voting habits and educational attainment. They also talk about the injustices of America's housing crisis and why believers should care. Lastly, Chris reflects on his congressional campaign. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uTqJl2OIhM&t=186s https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/13/upshot/poll-2022-midterms-congress.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share https://www.ajc.com/news/investigations/dwellings/apartments-violent-crime/#snTarget1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Jack Meador's article about how mob's shame us into doing their bidding. They also talk about Biden's polling and what Americans are most concerned about. https://mereorthodoxy.com/shame/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/11/us/politics/biden-approval-polling-2024.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin speaks with special guests, Kori Porter and John Richards, about the overturning of Roe v. Wade and how Christians should respond. They also discuss the new gun legislation and the SCOTUS decision on a New York gun law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and John Richards breakdown the Supreme Court's latest decision in the Carson vs. Makin case. How does the case impact the free exercise of religion. https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/carson-v-makin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses the contradiction in claiming our democracy is at stake in the next election cycle and supporting extreme candidates for partisan purposes. He also talks about Synthetic Sex Identities and a compliment between two leaders from different sides of the ideological spectrum. https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/billionaire-family-pushing-synthetic-sex-identities-ssi-pritzkers https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/16/us/politics/democrats-midterms-trump-gop.html?smid=tw-share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss how most Black Christians don't fit into the conservative vs. progressive political framework. They also talk about how the Georgia U.S. Senate race, ironically, reflects the erasing of the Black Christian civic perspective. https://hiddentribes.us/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss how modernity has inverted truth and ignored the supernatural as they review Paul Kingsnorth's article "The Anti-Christ Now Rules Us All. They also talk about dress codes in schools and the Uvalde shooting. https://unherd.com/2022/05/the-anti-christ-now-rules-us-all/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-dress-codes-chicago-public-schools-cps-20220525-us6ohh6kzfb73civjlf22ujpf4-htmlstory.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and special guest, John Richards, discuss what Christian advocacy should look like today. They also talk about the role John and A Better Glyn played in the Ahmad Arbury case and the problem with "parachute activism". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin talks about the Great Replacement conspiracy theory and why Christians must make sure our strength is in God rather than worldly power. He also discusses Alexander Stern's article, "The Technocrat's Dilemma". https://twitter.com/liz_cheney/status/1526159124840558592?s=21&t=JCJEZMw5RbflYo9ilEwb5w https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/the-technocrats-dilemma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris interview special guest, Connecticut Representative Trenee McGee, about being a pro-racial justice and pro-life (whole life) Black woman. They talk about dismantling false narratives surrounding the issue and why being pro-life is the most compassionate stance. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/05/american-kids-no-rights-culture-war-roe/629791/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses the AND Campaign's position on abortion and how they've tried to reframe this issue based on the authority of Scripture and compassion of Jesus Christ. He also talks about the Year of Jubilee and student loan debt cancellation. https://bibleproject.com/podcast/jubilee-radical-year-release/ https://educationdata.org/student-loan-debt-statistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the viral video of Michigan state senator, Mallory McMorrow, calling out Christian elected officials who use the faith as a weapon. They also talk about Congressman McCarthy getting caught on tape saying Trump should resign and the Democrats' "misinformation cope". https://religionnews.com/2022/04/23/state-sen-mallory-mcmorrow-on-reclaiming-faith-from-those-using-it-as-a-weapon-to-hate-people/ https://www.slowboring.com/p/misinformation?s=r Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Chris' article in the Chicago Tribune about a basic income guarantee. They also discuss the battle between Elon Musk and Twitter, and Amazon vs. labor unions. https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-universal-basic-income-chicago-economy-20220418-3typiebfxzdhxbr474wra527wu-story.html https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/04/amazon-labor-union/629550/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss John Haidt's article entitled, "Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid" and apply his analysis to sociopolitical discourse among Christians. They also discuss the lockdowns in Shanghai and Florida's $70M fatherhood initiative. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/05/social-media-democracy-trust-babel/629369/ https://fortune.com/2022/04/11/shanghai-lockdown-residents-screaming-apartments-covid/ https://www.fox13news.com/news/new-florida-law-funds-pro-fatherhood-programs-such-as-tony-dungys-all-pro-dad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the Alarmist and Nonchalant response to the teaching of gender identity in K-3 education. They also provide a more serious and measured path forward. https://pos.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/POS-National-Poll-Release-Memo.pdf https://jessesingal.substack.com/p/researchers-found-puberty-blockers?s=r Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the "They're All the Same" narrative that's often stated when we refer to our political opponents. Is that belief biblical? They also talk about Biden's recent gaffes and a day in the life of Chris, the congressional candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the New York Times Editorial Board's article about America's free speech problem. They also discuss Christina Emba's Washington Post piece about society needing a new sex ethic and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/opinion/cancel-culture-free-speech-poll.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/03/17/sex-ethics-rethinking-consent-culture/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris examine the difference between respect and tokenism when it comes to matters of race. They also discuss the global politics of high gas prices and how social media might be causing illness in teenage girls. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-lesson-in-energy-masochism-europe-natural-gas-russia-vladimir-putin-11646170129 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/02/social-media-illness-teen-girls/622916/ https://www.christianbook.com/family-everyday-putting-technology-proper-place/andy-crouch/9780801018664/pd/018664?en=bing-pla&event=SHOP&kw=family-0-20%7C018664&p=1179517&dv=c&msclkid=8587237c86f515a51590415b040f183c&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping%20Main&utm_term=4580565442052541&utm_content=s-family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin interviews foreign affairs expert, Dr. Paul D. Miller, about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They discuss the background, present status and future of this war. https://thedispatch.com/p/welcome-to-the-new-cold-war-88c?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=direct&s=r Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk with Bread for the World CEO, Rev. Eugene Cho, about hunger and politics. They discuss the state of hunger in the US and around the world and explain why Christians should engage in the policymaking process. https://www.bread.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin explores the recent comments that've gotten Joe Rogan into trouble. He also talks about how Black Americans don't often fit into the two most prominent ideological categories. Lastly, he also discusses how a lack of trust and solidarity hurt America during the COVID pandemic. Links: https://youtu.be/lxR78esqpEQ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/03/opinion/eric-adams-biden.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/06/opinion/covid-pandemic-policy-trust.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the impact of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and its potential impact on the supply chain. They also talk about the Freedom Convoy of truckers in Canada and dark money in politics. Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/29/us/politics/democrats-dark-money-donors.amp.html?referringSource=articleShare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Christ discuss the high rates of unmarried men dying of drug overdoses. They also discuss the Twitter vs. The Real World debate and make a very special announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Marvin Olasky's concept of biblical objectivity and how that journalistic principle might apply to the Christian public witness more generally. They also talk about why Joe Rogan has a larger audience than much of the mainstream media and Justice Sonia Sotomayor's misstatement. https://wng.org/roundups/what-is-biblical-objectivity-1617225573 https://news.gallup.com/poll/355526/americans-trust-media-dips-second-lowest-record.aspx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss how some progressive mayors, like Mayor London Breed, have changed their positions and are beginning to crackdown on crime. They also talk about the state of voting rights and how America should move forward in relation to COVID. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/03/opinion/voting-rights-democrats.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about how Tim Keller has positively impacted their understanding of Christian theology and impacted the framework of the AND Campaign. They also analyze about the Black Lives Matter's statement in defense of Jussie Smollett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about US companies' unwillingness to share the coronavirus vaccine formula with poorer countries. They also discuss the Democratic Party's branding problems and Dr. Esau McCaulley's latest New York Times article. Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/22/business/economy/china-vaccines-covid-outbreak.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-operation-warp-speed-worked-11612222129 https://www.politico.com/news/2021/11/23/dems-joe-biden-infrastructure-midterms-523194 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about why those who are most engaged in politics are often unsatisfied and unhappy even when they win. They also discuss the importance of thanksgiving and gratitude within our political engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about whether or not our society has grown in wisdom as it accumulates information. They also touch on the "Let's Go, Brandon!" chant in churches and how Biden's New Child Care Plan excludes faith-based providers. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dating-and-mating/202111/the-precipitous-decline-emotional-intelligence The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis - https://www.christianbook.com/the-abolition-of-man/c-s-lewis/9780060652944/pd/2942X?utm_source=google&kw=21904556532&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO_crFCha3E3AmBKGRJRGAO2m299N-23HQQRftvGzWDq5P1btJYsPn-VWXRoC0YgQAvD_BwE The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt - https://www.thecoddling.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris provide a short history of the American culture war and discuss why Christians should avoid choosing a side. They also discuss the Virginia gubernatorial race and the Infrastructure Bill. Show notes link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-man-who-discovered-culture-wars-1527286035 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the downsides of politicizing science and how it's impacted the COVID-19 discourse and academia. They also talk about the dads who teamed up to stop violence at a Louisiana high school. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/20/us/dorian-abbot-mit.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the Terry McAuliffe campaign ad reportedly being played in churches across Virginia during the gubernatorial race. They also interview CEO Kori Porter about CSW's Sing for Freedom effort for Leah Sharibu who was abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the tension between triggers and artistic freedom in comedy based on the backlash to Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special. The co-hosts talk about the treatment makers of Oxycontin are receiving in the US judicial system after their deceptive marketing sparked the opioid crisis. They also talk about shortages in the pandemic equality and why NYC is getting rid of gifted programs in elementary schools. Show Note Links: https://www.statnews.com/2019/01/15/massachusetts-purdue-lawsuit-new-details/ https://time.com/6104495/purdue-pharma-bankruptcy-victims/ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/10/america-is-choking-under-an-everything-shortage/620322/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Emma Green's interview with Ryan Williams, president of the Claremont Institute, and the prospect of civil war. They also discuss what civility is and isn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices