The Church Politics Podcast

Description: Justin discusses Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education. He talks about the history, what the department actually does, and what the implications of Trump's changes will be.   Show Notes: https://time.com/7270145/what-does-the-department-of-education-do/   https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/how-dismantling-department-education-would-harm-students   https://www...

Justin talks to Republican Cory Ruth about Senator Chuck Schumer's decision to support the Republican spending bill instead of causing a government shutdown. Justin also speaks with Dr. Ed Uszynski about his book Untangling Critical Race Theory.   Show Notes:  https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/16/politics/cnn-poll-democrats/index.html https://x.com/ryangirdusky/status/1901273724554219949?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx...

Justin discusses our need to feel like someone is fighting on our behalf and where that can lead us. He also talks about Bernie Sanders' "Stop the Oligarchy" Tour and Ben Shapiro asking Trump to pardon the officer who killed George Floyd.   Show Notes: https://time.com/7266280/bernie-sanders-trump-resistance-rally/ https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/06/us/derek-chauvin-pardon-ben-shapiro/index.html http...

Justin discusses how conservatism is trending among young Christians. Is that a good thing? He also talks about Elon Musk and the King Trump magazine cover.   Show Notes: https://x.com/ryanburge/status/1892616868059345269   https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/us/catholic-priests-conservative-politics.html   https://www.newsweek.com/white-house-donald-trump-king-time-2033574 Learn more about your ad...

Justin talks about how the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts are impacting churches. He also discusses JD Vance's speech in Munich and the conversation around Elon Musk's 13th child. Show Notes: https://www.usccb.org/news/2025/human-dignity-not-dependent-persons-citizenship-or-immigration-statushttps://www.newsweek.com/thousands-sign-petition-ice-raids-2031157https://www.law.georgeto...

 Justin interviews Clare Morell about the First Things' "New Technology Agenda for the Right". He also talks with Dr. Jaha Howard about USAID and the consequences of social media posts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin interviews Black Republican Cory Ruth about whether or not healthcare is a human right. He also talks about Elon Musk and Oligarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin gives 3 reasons why we should critique and correct people in our identity group. He also talks about mental illness and Americans' optimism about Trump's presidency. Show notes: https://unherd.com/2025/01/bring-back-paternalism-for-the-mentally-ill/https://x.com/iapolls2022/status/1880985783990890529?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Justin sits down with Dr. Jaha Howard to discuss the L.A. fires and Obama laughing with Trump at President Jimmy Carter's funeral. Show Notes:https://www.wsj.com/video/trump-wont-rule-out-military-action-to-control-greenland-and-panama-canal/043CB4EE-DEAB-429B-B320-FE104802BC4E.htmlhttps://www.axios.com/2025/01/12/la-wildfires-gavin-newsom-natural-disaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Justin discusses what's wrong with college sports and why it will hurt everyone involved. He also talks about President Jimmy Carter's death and what political issues to look out for in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses the prospect of Trump using lawfare against Democratic leaders. He also talks about today's Supreme Court hearing and updates on the cause of the Covid pandemic.   Show Notes: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/04/nx-s1-5179003/supreme-court-gender-affirming-care-trans-kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and guest Dr. Jaha Howard discuss the fall of cable news and Trump's administrative nominees. They also talk about the work the church is doing after natural disasters.   Show Notes: https://reason.com/2024/11/18/pentagon-fails-7th-audit-in-a-row-but-hopes-to-pass-by-2028/ https://www.sendrelief.org/story/east-tennessee-churches-spring-into-action-serve-after-hurricane-helene/ Religious Exc...

Justin discusses the battle going on between Nancy Pelosi and Bernie Sanders and whether or not Democrats have abandoned the working class. He also discusses Trump's picks for his new administration and Harris losing the Muslim vote.   Show Notes: https://apnews.com/article/trump-staff-picks-stefanik-wiles-stephen-miller-tom-homan-243d73610b03a3ee18c4d5f68756af7c https://newrepublic.com/post/18804...

Justin talks with Chris Butler about Trump's historic re-election. They talk about what the message that was sent, how the Democrats went wrong and where do we all go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses the name calling in the presidential race and how Christians should react to it. He also talks about an unpublished study and why we should have hope even if our candidate loses.   Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/science/puberty-blockers-olson-kennedy.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses VP Harris kicking two Christians out of her political rally. He also interviews American Solidarity Party candidate Peter Sonski and talks about VP Harris' visit to New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Obama's suggestion that some Black men are being sexist against VP Harris. They also discuss the state of the presidential race and say farewell to Chris.   Show Notes: https://x.com/dijoni/status/1844558678357098868?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/12/us/politics/poll-black-voters-harris-trump.html https://x.com/tuckercarlson/status/1846317509...

Justin discusses the spat between VP Harris and Governor DeSantis prior to Hurricane Milton. He also talks about censoring social media and Israel vs. Iran. Show Notes: https://x.com/theserfstv/status/1843054660804120932?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses an article in The Atlantic about why the Black Church is less influential than in the past. He also discusses the impact of online sports gambling and faithfulness in party politics.   Show Notes:  https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/09/democrats-black-church-voting-religion/679909/ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/09/legal-sports-gambling-was-mistake/6...

Justin discusses Trump's comments about Haitian immigrants eating cats and dogs. He also talks about the role of Christians in political parties and how we're treating the second assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Show Notes: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/shielded-from-truth-at-our-own-expense/ https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/17/us/trump-assassination-attempt...

Join Pastor Chris Butler and Justin Giboney for a Politics in the Church with special guests Pastor Terry Brooks, Evan Wickham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Christians' "win at any cost" attitude during this presidential election. They also talk about Trump's Pro-Choice turn and endorsements by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard.   Show Notes: https://www.skynews.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity-life/its-about-fing-winning-quentin-tarantino-praises-kamala-harris-for-evading-the-press/video/7e2099a62e5483bb39861fc1ef3d7806 http...

In this episode of Church Girl, we have an insightful conversation with Dr. Sarita Lyons about her new book, Church Girl: A Gospel Vision to Encourage and Challenge Black Christian Women. Dr. Lyons delves into the inspiration behind her work and offers profound wisdom on faith, identity, and the unique challenges faced by Black Christian women. Tune in for a powerful discussion that will uplift an...

Justin discusses the roll out of Evangelicals for Harris and what integrity demands from Christians in this political moment. He also talks about changes in the medical consensus about sex change surgery for minors and censorship in the UK. Show Notes:https://x.com/Evangels4Harrishttps://www.city-journal.org/article/a-consensus-no-longerhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg55we5n3xohttps://reason....

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