The Church Politics Podcast

Justin and Chris talk about whether or not Christians organizations should accept money from secular foundations. They also discuss the New Hampshire primary and Jim Harbaugh's pro life story. Show Notes:https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2024/01/follow-the-money-to-the-after-partyhttps://redeemingbabel.org/the-after-party/https://x.com/collinrugg/status/1748516309888024746?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx...

This week on the podcast, we're bringing back co-host Michael Wear to talk about his new book "The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebT-nbVzJns https://www.axios.com/2024/01/09/boeing-737-max-planes-crash-safety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuLQoNCBJb8 https://nypost.com/2024/01/02/news/usa-boxing-slammed-for-new-transgender-policy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Justin and Chris discuss a few things that Christians should be concerned about in 2024. They also talk about things they're looking forward to and some updates on the presidential election. Show Notes: https://unherd.com/2024/01/the-world-should-fear-2024/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Justin and Chris discuss the role of the church in ensuring we are aware of the issues of race in our country and holding each other accountable in the race conversation. They also discuss Republicans demanding for more strict border control for immigrants in response to aiding the Ukraine and Israel.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about schemes that corporations are using to create spikes in pricing for food and other necessities. They break down price gouging and price fixing and how to determine the difference. They also talk about the need for the church to operate independently of outside assistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Justin and Chris discuss incentivizing accountability for leaders and provide an update on the Auto Workers Strike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris give an update on the Israel vs Hamas War and discuss the US Farm Bill and it's direct affects on feeding children and senior citizens in America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the discussions amongst Christians circulating online and in the public square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss whether calling prostitution sex work change the nature of the industry. They also talk about Governor Gavin Newsom's veto and Senator Menendez's indictment.   Show Notes: https://unherd.com/2023/09/legal-prostitution-is-a-gift-to-pimps/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/25/politics/bob-menendez-defense-comments/index.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/24/us/newsom-veto-bill-c...

Justin and Chris discuss the merits of the wealth tax. They also talk about Nancy Pelosi's shade toward VP Kamala Harris and the guerilla war tactics being used in the UAW strike. Video from Intro: https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1702308806313611422?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg Show Notes:https://theintercept.com/2023/09/19/uaw-strike-auto-plants/https://www.nytimes.com/article/uaw-strike-e...

Justin and Chris discuss NYC Mayor Eric Adams' statement about the city's migrant crisis and how we should understand it in view of what the Bible says about loving immigrants. They also talk about Congressman Ro Khanna's new reform plan. Show Notes:https://twitter.com/simonateba/status/1699731987668292023?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPghttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/ro-khanna-political-reform-plan_...

Justin discusses Jude 3 Project's Courageous Conversations event and whether or not we should legislate morality. He also talks about BRICS and the global economy. Show Notes: https://money.usnews.com/investing/articles/de-dollarization-what-happens-if-the-dollar-loses-reserve-status https://jude3project.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the price Americans pay for corporate consolidation (monopolies) and what the Biden Administration plans to do about it. They also talk about support for Biden and Trump among Black voters and how one school board is fighting religious parents. Show Notes:  https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/26/opinion/biden-lina-khan-ftc.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/08/...

Justin and Chris give a praise report and thank some elected officials for doing their job well. They also discuss whether Democrats in Atlanta have engaged in voter suppression and Larry Elder's interview on Breakfast Club. Show Notes: https://theintercept.com/2023/08/21/atlanta-cop-city-referendum-signatures/ https://twitter.com/ZaidJilani/status/1694089022476357673?s=20 https://www.youtube.com/...

Justin and Chris discuss Michael Flynn's advice to pastors about putting the Bible aside and reading from the US Constitution during sermons. They also talk about Biden's Maui response and Governor Brian Kemp's words for former President Donald Trump. Show Notes:  https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4154180-biden-takes-hit-for-maui-wildfire-response/ https://www.newsweek.com/hawaii-wildfir...

Justin and Chris discuss David Brooks' article about how professional class Never-Trumpers have made the world harder for the working class. They also talk about the UPS union victory and a study about marriage and happiness. Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/opinion/trump-meritocracy-educated.html https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66445496 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ups-drivers-1...

Justin and Chris discuss a letter sent by faith leaders and the NAACP to Oakland, CA elected officials calling for a state of emergency in regard to public safety. They also discuss Trump rising poll numbers and data showing boys are trending conservative. Show Notes: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/east-bay/oakland-state-of-emergency-naacp/3283472/?amp=1 (https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/loc...

Justin and Chris discuss whether Black-on-Black crime is really an issue or just another way of disparaging the Black community. They also discuss greed in Big Pharma and higher scrutiny for bank mergers. https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/tables/table-43 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/22/business/gilead-hiv-drug-tenofovir.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=...

Justin and Chris talk about California's new K-12 math framework. They also discuss corruption concerning the Railroad Safety Act and Arizona's drought. Show Notes: https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/ccssmathstandardaug2013.pdf https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/california-adopts-controversial-new-math-framework-heres-whats-in-it/2023/07 https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-rail-...

Justin and Chris discuss Christina Emba's article on masculinity. They also talk about Biden's decision on cluster bombs and Governor DeSantis' presidential campaign. Show Notes: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/10/christine-emba-masculinity-new-model/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2023/07/07/how-cluster-bombs-work/70391199007/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/09/opinions/ron-d...

Justin discusses advocacy in Muslim communities concerning Pride flags and sex education. He also talks about the USDA approving lab-grown meat. Show Notes: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/17/hamtramck-michigan-muslim-council-lgbtq-pride-flags-banned https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/usda-approves-first-lab-grown-chicken-in-the-united-states-180982417/ Learn more about your ad...

Justin and Chris discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling that Alabama’s new congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act and the "headache" that RFK Jr.'s presidential bid is causing inside the Biden campaign. Show Notes: https://www.scotusblog.com/2023/06/supreme-court-upholds-section-2-of-voting-rights-act/ https://youtu.be/vE_cGjNAvIA https://unusualwhales.com/news/the-pentagon-has-said-tha...

Justin and Chris discuss Atlanta’s Cop City vote. They also discuss Uganda’s LGBTQ law and banning cellphones in schools. Show Notes: https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/city-council-passes-funding-legislation-for-training-center/H4Z4QYFECRDJBOLQ3YMW43GTCA/ https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/may-web-only/uganda-anti-lgbtq-ted-cruz-russell-moore-biblical-sin-crime.html https://www.theatlan...

Justin and Chris discuss the latest conservative boycotts of Target and Budweiser. They also discuss the entrance of Senator Tim Scott and Chris Christie. Show Notes: https://thehill.com/homenews/3944865-two-million-people-fled-americas-big-cities-from-2020-to-2022/#:~:text=More%20than%201.2%20million%20people,July%202021%20and%20July%202022. https://nypost.com/2023/05/28/target-loses-10b-followin...