Capitol Conversations

By ERLC

This ERLC podcast from Washington, DC is hosted by Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, the Director of Public Policy at the ERLC. Join Chelsea and her guests as they help Christians imagine a new way to engage... more

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The podcast currently has 214 episodes available.

Capitol Conversations episodes:

December 06, 2017Interview with a Dreamer
Matt and Travis welcome Jose Ocampo, a “Dreamer” and DACA recipient, alongside Walter Strickland, First Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention and Assistant Professor of Systematic and Contextual Theology at Southeastern Theological Seminary.
What you should know about DACA and Dreamers – ERLC
Evangelical Leader Statement of Principles on Dreamers – ERLC
3 reasons why Congress should not wait to pass DACA legislation – ERLC
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30min
November 14, 2017The Adoption Tax Credit wins; CPA, Dreamers, Intern applications
Matt, Travis and Jeff discuss the previous week’s Capitol Hill drama surround the attempted elimination of the Adoption Tax Credit. The Conscience Protection Act gains momentum, and an update on how the DACA conversation is going. And, the ERLC is now accepting applications for internships for spring and summer 2018.
Conscience Protection Act
To be really pro-choice, you must protect each doctor's choice to not perform abortions – USA Today – Cardinal Dolan & Russell Moore
Expand Scope of Conscience Protection Act of 2017 – National Review
Conscience Protection Act: What It Is and Why It’s Needed – Speaker Ryan
Adoption Tax Credit
Why the Adoption Tax Credit Matters – ERLC
Dear Republicans, Save the Adoption Tax Credit – National Review
SBA List on House GOP Tax Reform Bill
Save the Adoption Tax Credit! – Focus on the Family
Why Would Republicans Scrap the Adoption Tax Credit? – The Weekly Standard
Take Action – March For Life Action
Save the Adoption Tax Credit (video) – Erick Erickson (text)
Coverage of ATC drama
Pro-life lawmaker urges GOP to save the adoption tax credit – Congress – WORLD
Push to restore adoption credit gains steam | TheHill
3 reasons the adoption tax credit shouldn’t be cut from the Republican tax plan | America Magazine
House Bill Would Strip Adoption Tax Credit – WSJ
Tax reform: GOP debates proposal to eliminate federal adoption tax credit – USA Today
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28min
November 07, 2017Adoption tax credit; Conscience Protection Act
Adoption Tax Credit
Why the Adoption Tax Credit Matters – ERLC
Dear Republicans, Save the Adoption Tax Credit – National Review
SBA List on House GOP Tax Reform Bill
Save the Adoption Tax Credit! – Focus on the Family
Why Would Republicans Scrap the Adoption Tax Credit? – The Weekly Standard
Conscience Protection Act
Expand Scope of Conscience Protection Act of 2017 – National Review
Conscience Protection Act: What It Is and Why It’s Needed – Speaker Ryan
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13min
October 31, 2017Capitol Conversations: Gavin Gramstad, Nehemiah Group
Matt Hawkins and Travis Wussow discuss the plight of Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq and the Trump Administration’s decision to lift sanctions on Sudan with Gavin Gramstad of The Nehemiah Group.
Plight of Religious Minorities in Iraq and Sudan
Guest: Gavin Gramstad of The Nehemiah Group
ERLC Policy Brief: Advocating relief for victims of the Islamic State genocide
House OKs aid for ISIS survivors – ERLC
A brief introduction to the just war tradition: Just war and terrorism – ERLC
Religious persecution a sad reality: State Department releases 2016 IRF report – ERLC
Pray for the persecuted church in Sudan and South Sudan – ERLC
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29min
October 11, 2017Justice for immigrants and the incarcerated; Big religious freedom wins
Matt, Steven, and Travis catch up on latest federal policy developments including a legislative solution for Dreamers, Criminal Justice Reform, and two big wins for religious freedom at HHS and DOJ.
Dreamers/DACA
Evangelical Leader Statement of Principles on Dreamers – Join us!
ERLC.com/immigration
Criminal Justice Reform
JusticeDeclaration.org – Join us!
Religious freedom wins at the agencies
ERLC’s Russell Moore calls HHS religious liberty exemption ‘crucial achievement’
Reversal of HHS Contraceptive Mandate is Good News for Religious Liberty
Back to the future: religious liberty reaffirmed
Why the Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Guidance Matters
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37min
September 26, 2017Solutions for Dreamers and the Pain-capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Matthew Hawkins, Steven Harris, and Travis Wussow discuss Washington politics of the last week of September, including possible legislative solutions for Dreamers and the Pain-capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36).
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Legislative proposals to date:
Graham/Durbin – DREAM Act
Tillis/Lankford – SUCCEED Act
Curbelo/Coffman – RAC Act
Pain-capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Video: Kevin McCarthy announce vote on H.R. 36
Bill text: H.R. 36
Evangelicals for Life (previous conference video)
Evangelicals.life – Info and registration for January 2018
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27min
August 29, 2017Senator Ben Sasse and Russell Moore
Senator Ben Sasse joins Russell Moore to discuss parenting, education, and vocation in an era of historic disruptions in the workforce. The conversation was recorded live at the ERLC’s 2017 National Conference in Nashville, Tenn.
ERLC National Conference
Full video: Russell Moore and Ben Sasse via Facebook Live
Hurricane Harvey
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, Hurricane Harvey
From the Flooded Grounds of Houston – Jeff Medders
How to help victims of Hurricane Harvey – ERLC
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25min
August 29, 2017Senator Ben Sasse and Russell Moore
ERLC National Conference
Full video: Russell Moore and Ben Sasse via Facebook Live
Hurricane Harvey
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, Hurricane Harvey
From the Flooded Grounds of Houston - Jeff Medders
How to help victims of Hurricane Harvey - ERLC
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August 17, 2017A conversation about Charlottesville
ERLC D.C. staffers Matt, Travis, and Steven share a conversation as they process the events in Charlottesville and the bold revival of racism and anti-Semitism in America. Where do gospel-believing churches go from here?
Charlottesville
VIDEO: Russell Moore on CNN with Jake Tapper
SBC Resolution On Sensitivity And Unity Regarding The Confederate Battle Flag
SBC Resolution On The Anti-Gospel Of Alt-Right White Supremacy
When white supremacists come to town | ERLC.com
AUDIO: The Horror in Charlottesville | The Ben Shapiro Show
AUDIO: A Brief Biblical Theology of Race by Jemar Tisby | Pass the Mic
AUDIO: Jemar Tisby | Jon Ward’s The Long Game
Six reasons why Christians should reject anti-Semitism | ERLC
VIDEO: Vice documentary: Charlottesville: Race and Terror
Be advise: caution for language.
ERLC resources
VIDEO: ERLC Leadership Summit on Racial Reconciliation
More video on race from ERLC
Gospel for Life book: The Gospel and racial reconciliation
Light Magazine on racial reconciliation
More resources at ERLC.com on race and racial reconciliation
April 2018: MLK50 Conference in Memphis
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August 17, 2017 A conversation about Charlottesville
ERLC D.C. staffers Matt, Travis, and Steven share their conversation as they process the events in Charlottesville, race in America, and where gospel-believing churches go from here.
Charlottesville
VIDEO: Russell Moore on CNN with Jake Tapper
SBC Resolution On Sensitivity And Unity Regarding The Confederate Battle Flag
SBC Resolution On The Anti-Gospel Of Alt-Right White Supremacy
When white supremacists come to town | ERLC.com
AUDIO: The Horror in Charlottesville | The Ben Shapiro Show
AUDIO: A Brief Biblical Theology of Race by Jemar Tisby | Pass the Mic
AUDIO: Jemar Tisby | Jon Ward’s The Long Game
Six reasons why Christians should reject anti-Semitism | ERLC
VIDEO: Vice documentary: Charlottesville: Race and Terror
Be advise: caution for language.
ERLC resources
VIDEO: ERLC Leadership Summit on Racial Reconciliation
More video on race from ERLC
Gospel for Life book: The Gospel and racial reconciliation
Light Magazine on racial reconciliation
More resources at ERLC.com on race and racial reconciliation
April 2018: MLK50 Conference in Memphis
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FAQs about Capitol Conversations:

How many episodes does Capitol Conversations have?

The podcast currently has 214 episodes available.