Faithful Politics

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com With the Republican Party shifting in new directions, what does it truly mean to be a conservative today? In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with returning guest Josh Lewis, host of the Saving Elephants podcast, to discuss the s...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Many people struggle with reconciling their faith with the institutional church. In this episode, we sit down with Regina V. Cates, author of The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have: A Call to Bravery, Peace, and Love , to explore the tensions between Jesus' teachings and...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in American politics, often shrouded in misinformation and political rhetoric. In this episode of Faithful Politics , hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with Dr. Ernesto Castañeda , sociologist and director of t...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is reshaping the intersection of faith and politics in America. But what exactly is it? In this episode of Faithful Politics , award-winning journalist Stephanie McCrummen joins hosts Will Wright and Josh Burtram to discuss her recent Atlantic ar...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com As the Trump administration reshapes America's role in global politics, what does it mean for human rights at home and abroad? Dr. Bill Armaline, professor of sociology and founder of the Human Rights Institute at San Jose State University, returns to Faithful Politics to unpa...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this thought-provoking episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright welcomes back Katherine Stewart, a leading investigative journalist on religious nationalism, to discuss her latest book, Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy. Katherine unpacks t...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with Doug Burleigh, a longtime Christian leader, speaker, and former National President of Young Life. Doug has been deeply involved in global faith diplomacy, notably through the National Pray...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this thought-provoking episode of Faithful Politics, co-hosts Josh Burtram and Will Wright sit down with Dr. Malcolm Foley, a historian, pastor, and advisor at Baylor University, to discuss his latest book, The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money is the Root of Racism and H...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this episode of Faithful Politics, host Will Wright sits down with Professor Henry Chambers from the University of Richmond School of Law to unravel the complexities of birthright citizenship, constitutional law, and executive power. From the origins of the 14th Amendment to mod...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright sits down with investigative journalist Alec MacGillis from ProPublica to discuss his latest exposé, "On a Mission from God: Inside the Movement to Redirect Billions of Taxpayer Dollars to Religious Schools." Alec provides...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this enlightening episode, Josh Burtram welcomes David W. Swanson, pastor of New Community Covenant Church and author of Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial and Environmental Injustice. They explore the interconnected nature of racial and environmental injustice, framed throu...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com  In this insightful episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Josh Burtram and Will Wright welcome back historian and best-selling author Beth Allison Barr. Known for her groundbreaking book, The Making of Biblical Womanhood, Dr. Barr delves into her newest work, Becoming the Pastor’s Wi...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this lively episode of Faithful Politics , hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram discuss the whirlwind of events following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, including his controversial use of presidential pardons and the broader implications for American politics. Th...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Josh Burtram and Will Wright sit down with Ian Harber, a Christian writer and media producer, to discuss his latest book, Walking Through Deconstruction. Ian shares his deeply personal journey of faith, doubt, and ultimate reconstruction,...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this enlightening episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram welcome back Eric Berger, a distinguished constitutional scholar and professor of law specializing in administrative and constitutional law. Together, they delve into the intricate workings of th...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this thought-provoking episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram welcome back Jerome Copulsky, a research fellow at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University. They delve into the themes of Copulsky's boo...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Step into the cultural whirlwind of the late '90s with Ross Benes, author of 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. In this episode, Will Wright and Ross dive deep into how pop culture phenomena—from Insane Clown Posse and Jerry Springe...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com *We originally aired this episode in 2021 after the insurrection at the Capitol* January 6th is a date that, before 2021, was a somewhat obscure date in the minds of most Americans. Many months after the general election, the victor of that contest has but one more hurdle to overco...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com This episode of Faithful Politics features Robert Callahan II, a Texas attorney, writer, and advocate, discussing his book, Fire in the Hole: Embracing Our Righteous Anger with White Christianity and Reclaiming Our Wholeness. The conversation explores the intersection of race, fait...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com *Note: This conversation was recorded right after America Fest (https://www.amfest.com)* In our last episode of  2024, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram are joined by Bryce Eddie , cultural and political commentator and host of The Bryce Eddy Show. The conversation explores...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this episode of Faithful Politics , hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram welcome Steve Wohlberg , a renowned apocalyptic expert, Bible scholar, and director of White Horse Media. Together, they explore a wide range of topics, including biblical prophecy, America’s role in t...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In the second installment of our two-part series on Christmas myths about Santa Claus, Faithful Politics hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram welcome Dr. Timothy Larsen, the Caroline and Fred McManis Professor of Christian Thought at Wheaton College and editor of the Oxford Ha...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this engaging first episode of a two-part series on Christmas myths about Santa Claus, Faithful Politics hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with Dr. Adam C. English, Chair of the Department of Christian Studies at Campbell University and author of The Saint Who W...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this insightful episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram welcome Dr. Travis Ruddle, assistant professor at Brigham Young University’s Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics, to discuss his groundbreaking book, The Totality of Allegiance: Ins...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com This episode of Faithful Politics takes a deep dive into the impact of white Christian nationalism on American democracy with Robert P. Jones, president of PRRI (Public Religion Research Institute). Host Will Wright and Jones analyze the pivotal role white Christians played in the...