Faithful Politics

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Join Faithful Politics as we host a compelling conversation with Mike Cosper, the director of podcasts at Christianity Today and creator of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. In this episode, we dive deep into his latest book, The Church in Dark Times: Understanding and Resisting the...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this captivating episode of Faithful Politics , political host Will Wright sits down with Dr. Joseph Laycock, an expert on new religious movements and American religious history, to explore the fascinating intersections of religion, culture, and politics. Together, they uncover...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this conversation, host Will Wright and guest William Nee engage with Mark Clifford, who discusses his book 'The Troublemaker' about Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy figure in Hong Kong. The discussion covers Lai's life, his journey from an immigrant to a bill...

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 , co-host Josh Burtram dives into a profound discussion with A.G. Miller and Doug Strong, contributors to the book Awakening to Justice: Faithful Voices from the Abolitionist Past . The conversation weaves through the fascinating discovery of a...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Join Faithful Politics for a heartfelt and thought-provoking Thanksgiving special! Co-hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram dive into gratitude, politics, and family traditions in this reflective episode. They explore how to navigate challenging political conversations during 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 Professor Paul D. Miller, a Georgetown scholar and former CIA analyst, to explore Christian nationalism and its impact on faith, politics, and national identity. Miller critiques the beli...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this conversation, Will Wright and Josh Burtram engage with Bill Armaline, a professor of sociology and human rights expert, to explore the complex landscape of human rights. They discuss the origins, definitions, and instruments of human rights, the historical context of the Un...

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 an insightful conversation with Dr. David Koyzis, a scholar affiliated with Global Scholars Canada and author of "Political Visions and Illusions" and "Citizenship Without Illusions." Koyzis discusses his background in...

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 , investigative journalist Molly Redden from ProPublica joins hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram to explore the controversial plans behind Project 2025 , a blueprint for Donald Trump’s potential second-term agenda. The discussion reveals...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this podcast episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram engage in a rich conversation with Dr. Samuel Perry, a leading expert on conservative Christianity and American politics. The discussion focuses on the 2024 election results, with Perry providin...

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 and Pastor Josh Burtram host Brian Dembowczyk, author of Family Discipleship That Works , for an insightful discussion on practical faith-based parenting. Dembowczyk shares his approach to integrating discipleship into daily family...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this special Election Day episode of Faithful Politics , we bring you an insightful conversation with filmmaker and author Julio Vincent Gambuto. Known for his critical take on media culture, Julio shares the philosophy behind his new book, Please Unsubscribe, Thanks. Together,...

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 tackle the timely and contentious intersections of religious liberty and government regulation. Joining them is Rachel Morrison, an attorney and fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this special Halloween episode, Faithful Politics "defies gravity" by diving into the world of witches, supernatural beliefs, and the historical intersections between faith and witchcraft. Hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram chat with Stanford anthropologist Prof...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com In this episode, Faithful Politics welcomes back investigative reporter Phoebe Petrovic from ProPublica to dive into an intense topic at the crossroads of faith and politics. Petrovic discusses her latest investigative findings on a group of organizations, including Lion of Judah a...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com This podcast episode features an in-depth discussion with Kiera Butler, a senior editor at Mother Jones . The conversation revolves around two significant topics: the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and the influence of "Theo Bros." Butler shares insights from her investi...

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 we delve into the fascinating world of Biblical Womanhood and its influence on gender roles in American Christianity. Our guest, Professor Beth Allison Barr author of "The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation...

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 and Josh Burtram engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Amanda Clark, a pastor at Branches Vineyard Church. The discussion dives into Amanda's journey as a woman in ministry, navigating her calling within the context...

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 Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, who represents Virginia's 4th congressional district, for an engaging conversation. They discuss everything from the challenges and successes she&apo...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com * This is only the audio version of the film .* Watch the full video version free on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IkES4X_qb6c?si=8ct7CUL6-x5NkQqJ From Kristin Kobes Du Mez, the creator/author of Jesus and John Wayne , comes a powerful new documentary highlighting how a culture of subm...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com From Kristin Kobes Du Mez, the creator/author of Jesus and John Wayne , comes a powerful new documentary highlighting how a culture of submission and sexual abuse in the evangelical church ties directly to the Christian nationalist quest to use the outcome of the 2024 election to d...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, the medical director of the Texas Fertility Center, joins the hosts to discuss in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the ethical controversies surrounding it. He explains the process of becoming an IVF specialist and the three main areas of focus in the field: inf...

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com The conversation explores the rise of Christian nationalism and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) in American politics. The guest, Matthew Taylor, discusses the theological and social shifts within the religious right, the influence of charismatic Christianity, and the role of vi...

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 and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with Stephen Strang, the founder and CEO of Charisma Media, to talk about his journey as a Christian media mogul. Stephen’s been named one of Time Magazine's 25 most influential evangelicals an...

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, Pastor Jeff Mikels discusses his book 'Evangelical Idolatry' and reflects on how political and cultural idols have infiltrated evangelicalism. He shares his personal journey of realizing the division within the church and the challeng...