The Church Politics Podcast

Justin and Chris discuss The Texas State Board of Education officially mandating that over 5 million public school students read passages from the Bible in English and reading classes. It is the first state in the nation to require this at every grade level, phasing into the curriculum starting in the 2030-2031 school year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the racial and political divide in the Church based on a new poll. They also talk about Democratic Socialism and its recent victories.   Show Notes: https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/church/the-divide-between-black-and-white-christians-is-getting-wider-heres-the-data/ https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5919834-lewis-george-dc-mayor-mcduffie-concedes/ https://x.com/kayl...

Justin, Senator Howard, and Cory discussed the comment made about Michelle Obama at the White House UFC event. They also discuss political categories and fatherhood.   Show Notes: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/article/7-key-moments-as-the-white-house-hosted-ufc-freedom-250-on-donald-trumps-80th-birthday-174926653.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQA...

Justin discusses a research report showing that the well-being of children in America has dropped in the past few years. He also talk about delayed voting returns and how the iPhone might be responsible for fallen fertility rates.   Show Notes: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87q9d7r57yo https://www.axios.com/2026/06/08/us-kids-count-data-book-child-well-being https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/...

Justin, Senator Howard, and Cory discuss Graham Platner and whether we have any standards for our candidates today. They also discuss the Pope's thoughts on AI and an article about the Rattled Generation.   Show Notes: http://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html   https://www.axios.com/2026/06/01/rattled-generation-reality-gap-social-media-covid...

Justin, Senator Howard and Cory discuss Peter Thiel telling VP JD Vance not to listen to the Pope. They also discuss the NAACP asking Black college athletes to boycott the Southeastern Conference over voter rights.   Show Notes: https://www.thelettersfromleo.com/p/new-jd-vances-top-donor-suggests https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/naacp-calls-for-boycott-of-southern-college-sports-programs-over...

Justin, Senator Howard, and Cory discuss how to know when politics has become our religion. Justin also rants about why we shouldn't let politics-obsessed Christians steal our joy.   Show Notes: https://x.com/reason/status/2052117992897458359?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Senator Howard and Cory Ruth discuss the recent Supreme Court decision regarding Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. They also discuss Christian political and racial animosity and the end of Spirit Airlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses how some Christians misunderstand what it means to be a peacemaker. He also discusses whether President Obama flip flopped on gerrymandering.   Show Notes: https://x.com/ryanburge/status/2049215362428751883?s=20 https://x.com/Heritage_Action/status/2045148748771152047?s=20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin interviews Pieter Valk, the president of Equip, about how same-sex attracted Christians can remain faithful and how to help parents deal with LGBT+ issues. They also discuss whether Christians should celebrate LGBT+ Pride.   Show Notes: https://equipyourcommunity.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Cory and Hannah Heck discuss what their ideal candidates would be like. They also discuss whether Christian leaders should stay away from the White House and teen takeovers. Show Notes: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/us-news/little-known-nyc-charter-school-with-22-homeless-rate-wins-state-chess-championship/?utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter Learn more about your ad c...

Justin, Senator Jaha Howard, and Cory Ruth discuss why Christians need to lead in this moment in America. They also talk about AI teachers and HBCU grants.   Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/us/san-francisco-public-schools-algebra.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WFA.LQzH.Qhua1ea54_6F&smid=url-share https://x.com/JohnFea1/status/2037353023123431504?s=20 https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/...

Justin, Senator Howard, and Cory Ruth discuss the chaos at American airports due to TSA funding. They also discuss the SAVE America Act and the Iran War. Justin also remembers John M. Perkins   Show Notes: https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/iran-war-us-israel-trump-03-23-26 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/23/airport-tsa-lines-trump-save-america-act-explained https://www.11alive.com/a...

Justin, Senator Howard, and Cory Ruth discuss whether or not Trump will be impeached if Republicans lose the primaries and if America has gone too far in Iran. They also discuss Christians and the Democratic Party. Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/14/opinion/iran-war-trump.html https://www.npr.org/2026/03/12/nx-s1-5742566/senate-bipartisan-housing-bill-investors-ban https://www.clickond...

Justin and Senator Howard discuss new evidence suggesting US bioweapons started the Lyme Disease outbreak. They also talk about self-righteousness among American partisans and the Atlanta Hawks' partnership with a strip club. Show Notes:https://x.com/RandPaul/status/2029229097667219716?s=20https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/03/06/americans-immoral-unethical-survey/https://x.com/ThomasMoreS...

Justin, Senator Howard, and Chris discuss the Iran War, criticism of John Piper for quoting Scripture, and AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses why Christians can't give up on each other. He also talks about Gavin Newsom's comments in Atlanta and the US Supreme Court's tariff decision.   Show Notes:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34H4PbeRlY4 https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/02/a-breakdown-of-the-courts-tariff-decision/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin addresses his interview with Sojourners.   Show Notes: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00615.2024 https://youtu.be/lxR78esqpEQ?si=NuYc4_K0yVdBapyc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Cory, and Jaha discuss Trump's social media post demeaning the Obamas. They also discuss several aspects of the Epstein documents and answer if empathy is a thing.   Show Notes: https://x.com/matthewstoller/status/2018388941389373748?s=46 https://youtu.be/28LEvzCt9Rk?si=S7_j-eMN8OWYDX_v https://x.com/albertmohler/status/2018806756676096037?s=46 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

In this episode, Justin sits down with Carl H. Nelson, President and CEO of Transform Minnesota, and Yonathan Moya, Executive Director of Border Perspective, to unpack what’s happening right now in Minnesota and the Twin Cities and it’s impact on the local communities. They talk through ICE activity and immigration enforcement on the ground, what everyday residents are experiencing, and what faith...

Justin and Senator Howard discuss Trump's turn on immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. This also talk about Christians losing hope because of politics and why people with graduate degrees are more likely to say violence is necessary for social change.   Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/opinion/ice-rage-identity.html?unlocked_article_code=1.HFA.Ps6k. CFaIOG-xPZfR&smid=nytcore-ios-s...

Justin, Senator Howard and Cory Ruth discuss Dr. King's legacy as applied to today's issues. They also discuss racism vs. responsibility and Trump's Greenland moves.   Show Notes: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/01/risking-legacy-civil-rights-generation-mlk-christian-activism/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=article https://x.com/BobWoodson/status/2012515146992697614?s=20 Le...

Justin discusses the ICE shooting in Minneapolis. He also talks about the congressional Republicans that defied Trump and what should happen politically in 2026.   Show Notes: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/08/politics/war-powers-vote-trump-venezuela-senate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses the theological and ideological drift of many Christians over the past few years. He also talks about where he and the AND Campaign stand theologically and on the issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Jaha, and Cory discuss the massive fraud that occurred in Minneapolis and the political and racial implications. They also discuss Rep. Jasmine Crockett getting into the Texas Senate primary and their favorite Christmas song and movie.   Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/us/fraud-minnesota-somali.html https://www.notus.org/senate/jasmine-crockett-nrsc-texas-senate Learn more a...