The Church Politics Podcast

Justin and Chris discuss the New York Times Editorial Board's article about America's free speech problem. They also discuss Christina Emba's Washington Post piece about society needing a new sex ethic and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/opinion/cancel-culture-free-speech-poll.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/03/17/sex-ethics-rethinking-consent-cult...

Justin and Chris examine the difference between respect and tokenism when it comes to matters of race. They also discuss the global politics of high gas prices and how social media might be causing illness in teenage girls. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-lesson-in-energy-masochism-europe-natural-gas-russia-vladimir-putin-11646170129 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/02/social-media-il...

Justin interviews foreign affairs expert, Dr. Paul D. Miller, about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They discuss the background, present status and future of this war. https://thedispatch.com/p/welcome-to-the-new-cold-war-88c?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=direct&s=r Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk with Bread for the World CEO, Rev. Eugene Cho, about hunger and politics. They discuss the state of hunger in the US and around the world and explain why Christians should engage in the policymaking process. https://www.bread.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin explores the recent comments that've gotten Joe Rogan into trouble. He also talks about how Black Americans don't often fit into the two most prominent ideological categories. Lastly, he also discusses how a lack of trust and solidarity hurt America during the COVID pandemic.   Links: https://youtu.be/lxR78esqpEQ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/03/opinion/eric-adams-biden.html https://www.n...

Justin and Chris discuss the impact of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and its potential impact on the supply chain. They also talk about the Freedom Convoy of truckers in Canada and dark money in politics. Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/29/us/politics/democrats-dark-money-donors.amp.html?referringSource=articleShare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Justin and Christ discuss the high rates of unmarried men dying of drug overdoses. They also discuss the Twitter vs. The Real World debate and make a very special announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Marvin Olasky's concept of biblical objectivity and how that journalistic principle might apply to the Christian public witness more generally. They also talk about why Joe Rogan has a larger audience than much of the mainstream media and Justice Sonia Sotomayor's misstatement.  https://wng.org/roundups/what-is-biblical-objectivity-1617225573 https://news.gallup.com/poll/3...

Justin and Chris discuss how some progressive mayors, like Mayor London Breed, have changed their positions and are beginning to crackdown on crime. They also talk about the state of voting rights and how America should move forward in relation to COVID. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/03/opinion/voting-rights-democrats.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about how Tim Keller has positively impacted their understanding of Christian theology and impacted the framework of the AND Campaign. They also analyze about the Black Lives Matter's statement in defense of Jussie Smollett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about US companies' unwillingness to share the coronavirus vaccine formula with poorer countries. They also discuss the Democratic Party's branding problems and Dr. Esau McCaulley's latest New York Times article. Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/22/business/economy/china-vaccines-covid-outbreak.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-operation-warp-speed-worked-11612...

Justin and Chris talk about why those who are most engaged in politics are often unsatisfied and unhappy even when they win. They also discuss the importance of thanksgiving and gratitude within our political engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris talk about whether or not our society has grown in wisdom as it accumulates information. They also touch on the "Let's Go, Brandon!" chant in churches and how Biden's New Child Care Plan excludes faith-based providers. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dating-and-mating/202111/the-precipitous-decline-emotional-intelligence The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis - https://www.chr...

Justin and Chris provide a short history of the American culture war and discuss why Christians should avoid choosing a side. They also discuss the Virginia gubernatorial race and the Infrastructure Bill. Show notes link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-man-who-discovered-culture-wars-1527286035 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the downsides of politicizing science and how it's impacted the COVID-19 discourse and academia. They also talk about the dads who teamed up to stop violence at a Louisiana high school. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/20/us/dorian-abbot-mit.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the Terry McAuliffe campaign ad reportedly being played in churches across Virginia during the gubernatorial race. They also interview CEO Kori Porter about CSW's Sing for Freedom effort for Leah Sharibu who was abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the tension between triggers and artistic freedom in comedy based on the backlash to Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special. The co-hosts talk about the treatment makers of Oxycontin are receiving in the US judicial system after their deceptive marketing sparked the opioid crisis. They also talk about shortages in the pandemic equality and why NYC is getting rid of gifted pr...

Justin and Chris discuss Emma Green's interview with Ryan Williams, president of the Claremont Institute, and the prospect of civil war. They also discuss what civility is and isn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the immigration crisis and the treatment of Haitian refugees. They also talk about the recent Josh McDowell controversy and how believers should respond to his comments about Black families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris have conversation with Georgia's Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan about his book GOP 2.0. They also discuss how he stood up against the Big Lie and President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin provides a legal summary about the Supreme Court ruling on the Texas abortion law. He also interviews Pro-Black Pro-Life founder Cherilyn Holloway. The hosts then discuss Hurricane Ida and the need for the Infrastructure Bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss President Joe Biden's misuse of Isaiah 6:8 and whether or not there's any value in politicians quoting the Bible. They also discuss Rep. Madison Cawthorn's "bloodshed" comments and the biometric data left in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Chris and special guest, Michael Wear, talk about all things Afghanistan. They also discuss the rise and fall of NY Governor Andrew Cuomo and the American sexual ethic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the term Latinx and the Gallup poll that shows most Hispanics do not prefer that term. They also talk about Biden's Infrastructure Bill and the difference between election in the biblical sense and political elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Giboney explains why the AND Campaign doesn't attempt to fit within the framework of ideological conservatism or secular progressivism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices