The Church Politics Podcast

In this week’s episode, hosts Michael Wear and Justin Giboney provide a full update on conflict between US and Iran, and reflect on the discourse that has surrounded it. They also provide a preview of the next steps of the impeachment process, as well as review Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to not accept any new refugees in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

 In this week’s episode, the first of 2020, Justin and Michael review the news of the U.S. killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. They also take a look at what lies ahead in 2020 for presidential politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Michael and Justin discuss why former President Obama’s recent comments at a fundraiser upset so many on Twitter. They also analyze the recent re-election of John Bel Edwards as Governor of Louisiana, as well as Deval Patrick’s decision to enter the 2020 Democratic Primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss Elizabeth Warren’s plan to pay for Medicare for All as well as broader developments in the Democratic primary. They also provide an update on impeachment proceedings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AND Campaign’s leadership discusses its recently released statement on the 2020 election. To sign the statement yourself, visit www.andcampaign.org/2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael talk with Becket’s Luke Goodrich, author of the new book Free to Believe: The Battle over Religious Freedom in America, about last week’s Supreme Court cases concerning Title VII and Beto’s call to remove church’s tax-exempt status if they oppose same-sex marriage and LGBT rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Justin and Michael talk about two major events that have transpired since their last episode: Speaker Pelosi’s decision to move forward with an impeachment inquiry, and the conviction and sentencing of Amber Guyger for the murder of Botham Jean. As always, the hosts catch you up on the hard facts of what happened, explain the various reactions to the news, and share their C...

On this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss the latest debate and allegations surrounding Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. They also look at the potential for bipartisan action on background checks, and share their major takeaways from the 2020 presidential debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss the state of criminal justice reform, and highlight some potential areas for progress. They also discuss the French-Ahmari debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss a DNC Resolution on Religiously Unaffiliated voters, as well as Beto O’Rourke’s reversal on his commitment not to curse on the campaign trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael tackle some difficult, complicated current events that have been communicated with different, conflicting narratives, including President Trump’s experience at the G7, the Amazon rainforest fires and Sen. Bernie Sanders’ plan to fix news media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss Jeffrey Epstein and the Hong Kong protests. Additionally, they cover a dust-up from last week concerning multiple Democratic presidential candidates’ visits to a church with a pastor who teaches homosexuality is a sin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael reflect on a week of violence, and our political obligations moving forward. They also discuss the recent Democratic debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Michael and Justin discuss the ongoing demonstrations in Puerto Rico and calls for the governor to resign. They also discuss how the July Democratic debates are shaping up, and the most recent squabbling between Bill de Blasio and Beto O’Rourke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss Michael’s recent op-ed in The New York Times on Democratic 2020 candidates’ approach to abortion. They also discuss President Trump’s recent racist comments regarding the Squad, and VP Pence’s trip to the border detention facilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss the recent border spending deal, and Speaker Pelosi’s remarks about the four Democrats—including AOC--who voted against it. They also discuss Trump’s new career-high approval rating, as well as Biden’s new efforts to address criticism of his record on civil rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss the horrible reports on detainment facilities at the border, and recent developments with Iran. They also cover extreme abortion rhetoric from the left and the right from over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael talk about Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s comments regarding pro-life views, and the current state of the 2020 Democratic primary contest. They also discuss a recent article in Teen Vogue promoting sex work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael tackle the big controversies of the past week, including Joe Biden’s multi-day journey on the Hyde Amendment that ended with him opposing a policy he’d supported for over 40 years, as well as President Trump’s visit to McLean Bible Church. Finally, what is Trump thinking on tariffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss the recent spate of abortion-related legislation and the role of Louisiana Representative Katrina Jackson. They also discuss President Trump’s visit to the UK, and a protester’s interruption of an event with Sen. Kamala Harris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, co-hosts Justin Giboney and Michael Wear interview Pastor and entrepreneur Lee Jenkins about his ongoing work to promote racial reconciliation, and what we can all learn from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Michael discusses a recent essay by Gene Sperling, former Director of the National Economic Council under both President Clinton and President Obama, on “Economic Dignity.” In the interview, Michael and Gene discuss a view of economics that conceives of economic metrics as means to the end of economic dignity and human flourishing, not ends in and of themselves. Learn more...

On this week’s episode, co-hosts Justin Giboney and Michael Wear discuss new entrants to the 2020 Democratic Primary. They also discuss a potential major infrastructure deal between The White House and Congress, and how it might fit in with positive economic numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, The AND Campaign's Justin Giboney and Michael Wear discuss the tension between Congress and the Trump Administration, and the cases for and against impeachment. The hosts also talk about why Franklin Graham’s comments on Pete Buttigieg were counter-productive, and a new policy proposal on retirement savings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

On this week’s episode, Justin and Michael recap the latest flareup around Rep. Ilhan Omar. They also discuss the arrest of Julian Assange, and the latest on immigration policy in the Trump Administration. Finally, they revel in Tiger Woods’ Masters win for a couple minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices