
The Church Politics Podcast
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Episode 19: Church Politics | Things Fall Apart #Syria #PaulRyan #FBITrump
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 current events, including the FBI raid of Michael Cohen’s home, office and hotel room; Paul Ryan’s decision to retire; and the US/UK/France military strike on Syrian chemical weapons facilities. Justin also shares about his time at the MLK50 conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 18: Church Politics | March For Our Lives
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 March for Our Lives protests, and what they mean for the gun control debate and our politics. They also continue their focus on the role of big data in politics in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica and Facebook reports. The hosts also talk White House shake-ups, the budget deal and policy brutality after the shooting of Stephon Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 17: Church Politics | Are You Trolling Me? Lessons From Stormy Daniels & North Korea
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 week’s news, including President Trump’s potential meeting with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, Congressional efforts to undo parts of the Dodd-Frank financial regulation law and the evangelical reaction to Trump’s latest controversy with Stormy Daniels. They also discuss social media, trolling and the state of our public discourse. Finally, why did A Wrinkle in Time cut out Jesus? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 6: Political Commentators, Senator Flake, and The Russian Investigation
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 talk about their favorite political commentators and what makes these writers standing out. They also discuss Senator Jeff Flake's retirement and what that means for the country. The Russian investigation is heating up and Church Politics has the latest details on that too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 5: Church Clarity, George W. Bush's Speech and Trouble for Democrats
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 Church Clarity's database and effort to force churches to be pick a side on LGBT issues.They also delve into George W. Bush's rebuke of Trumpism and why he made the statement now. The Democratic National Committee has purged several Bernie Sanders supporters and Church Politics' two politicos discuss the implications of that move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 4: Interview with Matt Lewis on the state of the Republican Party
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 talk with Matt Lewis--CNN commentator, The Daily Beast columnist and author of Too Dumb to Fail: How the GOP Betrayed the Reagan Revolution to Win Elections (And How It Can Reclaim Its Conservative Roots)—about the current state of the Republican Party and where the party should go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 3: Manipulation and Politics
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 reports that Russia intentionally stoked racial tension through spam social media accounts and other means, as well as the breaking news regarding Harvey Weinstein. They also cover several religious freedom policy actions made by the Trump Administration late last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 2: The Church & Race, Puerto Rico & Taxes with Guest Jemar Tisby
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 talk with special guest Jemar Tisby from Pass the Mic and the Reformed African-American Network. The group also discusses Puerto Rico and Trump new tax plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 1: Trump vs. NFL and Healthcare Debacles
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 Trump's comments concerning the NFL protests and the consequences of us responding to him in kind. The two politicos also discuss the new Republican health care bill and Bernie Sanders' single payer bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices