The Church Politics Podcast

Justin discusses the life and impact of pastor and theologian Timothy Keller. He also talks about how we fight illusory battles to project our identity. Lastly, Chris interviews Benjamin Watson about his new book, "The New Fight for Life". Show Notes: Benjamin Watson's new book: https://www.amazon.com/New-Fight-Life-Pro-Life-Commitment/dp/1496481437 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/0...

Justin and Chris discuss whether or not elites are less gullible than lesser educated people. They also discuss the Durham Report and Senator Ted Crus and his history on immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss what the people has to say about economic exploitation. They also discuss what states are doing to make porn less accessible and a warning from the godfather of artificial intelligence. Show Notes: https://andcampaign.org/newsletter/a-word-on-the-wealth-gap-where-scripture-directs-us-on-housing-policy/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/30/business/louisiana-kids-age-porn-law...

Justin and Chris discuss the California governor's announcement about bringing the National Guard in to help fight San Francisco's drug problem. They also talk about the spy letter orchestrated by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the firing of Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Justin and Chris discuss the lawlessness in the streets of Chicago last weekend and who bears responsibility. They also talk about whether or not swing voters will support Trump, and the calls for Senator Dianne Feinstein to retire. Show notes: https://www.ajc.com/politics/kemp-makes-case-for-anyone-but-trump-in-2024/PLXQQAHLOJAVFLNRUW2ACAJ3G4/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAD6Aly7c0c Learn mo...

Justin and Chris discuss the shooting in Nashville and the expulsion of Justin Pearson and Justin Jones from the Tennessee House of Representatives. They also discuss the Pentagon document leak and the AND Campaign's Heirs of Action event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the definition of woke and the political and cultural interests at play within the debate. They also talk about Florida legislation in regard to Black fraternities and sororities and Trump's potential arrest. Show Notes:  https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx? FileName=h0999.PEW.DOCX&DocumentType=Analysis&BillNumber=0999&Session=2023 https://www.np...

Justin and Chris discuss the Silicon Valley Bank Bailout and whether or not it's fair to taxpayers. They also talk about the COVID lab leak theory and Senator JD Vance challenging Republicans on Norfolk Southern regulations. Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D39Km_jUpyQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EPzoXxNITA https://nypost.com/2023/03/06/fauci-sneered-at-gop-lab-leak-concerns/ Learn...

 Justin and Chris discuss how predicting the end of Christianity has often been done and often failed. They also discuss the political implications of the trainwreck in East Palestine, OH and Biden's position on D.C. criminal code reforms. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/25/opinion/religious-revival-christianity-asbury-kentucky.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/us/ohio-train-derailment-east-...

Justin and Chris discuss why more Christians need to show the boldness of leaders like Dr. Charlie Dates and Jackie Hill-Perry in the public square. They also discuss ESG criteria and the housing crisis. https://theintercept.com/2022/06/27/esg-funds-corporate-responsibility-dei/  https://www.ajc.com/american-dream/renter-evictions/  https://youtube.com/watch?v=xuXMeFvg8tI&feature=shares https://yo...

Justin and Chris the criticism of the 'He Gets Us' Super Bowl ads. They also discuss a viral video about God being Pro-Life and the Junk Fee Prevention Act. https://hegetsus.com/en/about-us https://www.npr.org/2023/02/07/1155313067/biden-bill-stop-junk-fees-travel-entertainment-state-of-the-union-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss systemic racism and accountability in light of the Tyre Nichols murder. They also discuss the CIA's role in modern art and Georgia's proposal to give welfare benefits to pregnant moms. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/05/opinion/memphis-police-academia-partisanship.html? https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/modern-art-was-cia-weapon-1578808.html https://www.ajc.com/poli...

Justin speaks with Lisa Fields and Dr. CJ Rhodes about the AND Campaign's new docuseries How I Got Over. This series will look into the role orthodoxy played in the establishment of the Black Church and in its social action, education and in its music. How I Got Over premiers February 13th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Iowa Republicans' attempt to further limit the food welfare recipients can buy with food stamps. They also discuss more trouble within the FBI and giving kids medication and surgery for obesity. https://time.com/6249096/iowa-bill-threatens-snap/ https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF3&ga=90 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/23/1150797242/former-fbi-agent-charles-m...

Justin and Chris discuss the problem with celebrating mental illness based on an article written by a mental health therapist. They also discuss Congressman Kevin McCarthy's troubled road to House Speaker and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries' speech. https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2023/01/09/texas-population-growth https://pamthetruthfultherapist.substack.com/p/from-de-stigmatizing-to-normalizing?...

Justin and Chris offer 10 things they hope the church will achieve or discontinue in 2023. You'll be surprised about what they had to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the Twitter Files and what they revealed about the FBI and CIA's role in censorship on the website. They also weigh in on airline cancellations during holiday travel and a campaign of lies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss whether or not the Biden administration undermined rail workers by averting a potential strike. They also discuss the significant drop in sperm counts around the world and Elon Musk releasing internal Twitter documents. https://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2022/05/this-day-in-labor-history-may-20-1926 https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/12/04/sperm-count-down-are-we-facing-...

Justin and Chris discuss the problem with so many Christians being silent about the wrongdoing and unbiblical positions within their political party. They also make a special announcement about the AND campaign and talk about sports gambling on college campuses.  https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/20/business/caesars-sports-betting-universities-colleges.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/10/realest...

Justin and Chris discuss the definition of marriage and the Respect for Marriage. They also talk about Ticketmasters monopoly and Nancy Pelosi leaving congressional leadership. https://www.vox.com/culture/2022/11/21/23471763/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-monopoly https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-is-marriage-sherif-girgis/1112358981 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Justin and Christ give an analysis of the midterm elections. They also discuss Trump running for President again and what party election victories really mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk with former White House Advisor Dr. Kevin Sabet about marijuana. They discuss the ways the conversation has changed recently and whether or not marijuana is harmful to people and society. https://smokescreenbook.com/ Should Christians smoke marijuana? A theological perspective from Dr. Phillip Pointer and John Richards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mxqb2DRrAk Learn more a...

Justin and Chris discuss PayPal's failed attempt to punish users who spread "misinformation". They also talk about some surprising interests funding the vegan movement and Detroit Muslims protecting sexually explicitly LGBTQ books in schools. https://reason.com/2022/10/10/paypal-misinformation-fine-hate-censorship/ https://unherd.com/2022/10/big-veganism-is-coming-for-you/ https://www.newsweek.com...

Justin and Chris discuss the impact that rap lyrics can have on our minds and our communities. They also talk about whether certain lyrics should be used as evidence in criminal proceedings. Lastly, they discuss Russell Moore's latest Christianity Today article on Christian Nationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss why a lot of Black Christians don't support the GOP. They also talk about a new survey showing that liberals are less happy and why gas prices are likely to rise. https://unherd.com/thepost/why-are-liberals-less-happy-than-conservatives/ https://www.deseret.com/pages/american-family-survey-reports https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/07/14/biden-defends-saudi-...