The Church Politics Podcast

The Church Politics Podcast episodes:

• 04.11.2024

  NPR, Covid & Lies

  Justin and Chris discuss NPR, new Fauci covid documents and Trumps latest statements on abortion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 04.05.2024

  A Deleted Tweet and Coleman Hughes

  Justin talks about why he recently deleted a tweet and the Coleman Hughes interview on The View. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 04.04.2024

  Heather Rice Minus

  2nd Chance Sunday (https://www.prisonfellowship.org/about/justice-reform/second-chance-month/)  FB: PFMinistries (https://www.facebook.com/PFMinistries) X: @prisonfellowshp (https://twitter.com/prisonfellowshp) IG: prisonfellowship (https://www.instagram.com/prisonfellowship/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 03.28.2024

  The Christian Identity Crisis and 12 Media Bubbles

  Justin and Chris discuss the identity crisis in Christian politics and culture. They also discuss the 12 prominent media bubbles and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green.    Show Notes: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/26/donald-trump-sells-bibles/73107668007/ https://www.axios.com/2024/03/25/news-media-filter-bubble-different-realities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 03.21.2024

  How Much Influence Should Christianity Have on America?

  Justin and Chris discuss what Christian influence in America should look like. They also talk about the genocide in Darfur and the death of the Boeing whistleblower. Show Notes: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2024/march/religion-public-life-evangelicals-pew-research-center.html https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2024/03/15/8-in-10-americans-say-religion-is-losing-influence-in-public-life/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDfhxMwoyWo https://www.npr.org/2024/03/12/1238033573/boeing-whistleblower-john-barnett-dead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 03.14.2024

  Haiti

  https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2021/10/05/1042518732/-the-greatest-heist-in-history-how-haiti-was-forced-to-pay-reparations-for-freed https://www.nasi.org/learn/social-security/public-opinions-on-social-security/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/guide-going-haiti-204822945.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANKLpGX6Gv7KAm29rEhB40YlS9aZmOHn_o705z79wwiTg3QNaAjs67gICqmHDdzheuL3sAkKOJxJOqGVVgYiBVoM-XkQy3dfBcebJ0vUvBLb6RbDOhjoB66OdUIwnw5EBK8ME5tzUiv-2UCwQ8EIHJh2piVZY0IZnJjYgOYeH2fM   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 03.07.2024

  Christians Against Christian Nationalism

  Justin and Chris delve deep into the ideological clash between James Talarico and the rising tide of Christian nationalism within the United States. Talarico has boldly positioned himself against the intertwining of a specific religious ideology with the nation's governance...

  
• 02.29.2024

  Black People Like Sneakers

  This week on the podcast, Justin and Chris discuss blacks voting republican and tactics being used to draw in black voters.   Show Notes: https://www.newsweek.com/trump-black-votes-presidential-election-republicans-1857699 https://www.city-journal.org/article/californias-public-school-exodus#:~:text=Only%2016%20percent%20of%20black,30%20percent%20in%202021%E2%80%9322.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 02.23.2024

  Disrespect the Police

  Justin discusses whether or not people should disrespect police officers when they get pulled over based on the reaction to King Randall's instructions to young Black boys. He also talks about Biden's student loan debt relief and Governor DeSantis' congressional term...

  
• 02.08.2024

  Woke Kindergarten

  Justin and Chris discuss if Kindergarten Focus On White Supremacy. They also discuss national security and Ukraine.   Show Notes: https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/woke-kindergarten-glassbrook-hayward-18635504.php https://www.wsj.com/articles/welcome-to-dearborn-americas-jihad-capital-pro-hamas-michigan-counterterrorism-a99dba38 https://immigrationforum.org/article/border-security-and-asylum-reform-in-the-emergency-national-security-supplemental-appropriations-act-2024-bill-explainer/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-in-the-senates-118-billion-border-and-ukraine-deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 02.01.2024

  LGBT+ Identity and the Church

  Justin talks with Pieter Valk, is a speaker/author on vocational singleness and LGBT+ topics according to a biblical sexual ethic, about LGBT+ identity and the church. They discuss recent controversy with Alistair Begg and helping leaders have conversations around LGBT+ Learn more about...

  
• 01.25.2024

  Should Christian Orgs Accept Money from Secular Foundations?

  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=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 01.18.2024

  The Spirit of Our Politics: An Interview with Michael Wear

  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

  
• 01.11.2024

  Biden, Boeing & Boxing

  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

  
• 01.06.2024

  Should We Fear 2024?

  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

  
• 11.30.2023

  Race & the Accountability of the Church

  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...

  
• 11.25.2023

  How Price Fixing affects your Pockets

  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...

  
• 11.02.2023

  Accountability & Grace in Politics

  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

  
• 10.26.2023

  The Farm Bill & Food Stamps

  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

  
• 10.19.2023

  The Truth about the Israel & Hamas Conflict

  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

  
• 10.05.2023

  Prostitution or Sex Work?

  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-child-gender-affirmation.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 09.28.2023

  The Rich, Greed and Taxes

  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-explained-ford-stellantis-gm.html Learn more about your ad choices....

  
• 09.21.2023

  Christianity & The Issue of Immigration

  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...

  
• 09.14.2023

  Should We Legislate Morality?

  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

  
• 08.31.2023

  Biden, Trump and Black Workers

  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...

  
• 08.24.2023

  Larry Elder on Breakfast Club

  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/watch?v=l5gANuc3REk Learn more about your...

  
• 08.17.2023

  Worshipping the U.S. Constitution

  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-wildfires-joe-biden-victims-payment-backlash-1819883 https://www.ajc.com/politics/trump-18-others-indicted-for-trying-to-overthrow-2020-georgia-election/PQ3N2YBIDRDJFLJGFLEBZUWM6I/ Learn...

  
• 08.10.2023

  Are We the Bad Guys?

  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-170k-per-deal-214956126.html https://unherd.com/thepost/the-best-predictor-of-happiness-in-america-marriage/ Learn more about your...

  
• 08.03.2023

  Black Leaders Call Out Lawlessness in Oakland, CA

  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...

  
• 07.28.2023

  Is Black-on-Black Crime A Thing?

  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=articleShare https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/us-consumer-watchdog-warns-no-more-rubber-stamp-bank-mergers-2023-07-20/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 07.20.2023

  California Math and a Corrupt Calculus

  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-regulation-realignment-is-stalling-out/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/16/fondomonte-arizona-drought-saudi-farm-water/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 07.13.2023

  Masculinity and Cluster Bombs

  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-desantis-struggling-in-polls-obeidallah/index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 06.29.2023

  Lab-Grown Meat and Muslims Standing Against Pride Flag

  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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 06.22.2023

  SCOTUS, Voting Right and RFK Jr.

  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-that-an-accounting-error-has-provided-an-extra-6-2-billion-dollars-for-ukraine PATREON Title:Students Falling Behind, But Parents Don't Know...

  
• 06.09.2023

  Cop City and Ugandan LGBTQ Law

  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.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/06/ban-smartphones-phone-free-schools-social-media/674304/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 06.01.2023

  Boycotts and a Big City Exodus

  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-following-boycott-calls-over-lgbtq-friendly-clothing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 05.25.2023

  Rest in Peace Tim Keller and Benjamin Watson's New Book

  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...

  
• 05.18.2023

  Are Elites Less Gullible Than Others?

  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

  
• 05.04.2023

  Wage Gap, Porn and A.I.

  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.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/pornhub-blocks-utah-in-protest-of-new-age-verification-law https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65452940 https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690656/hell-to-pay-by-michael-lind/ Learn more about your ad choices....

  
• 04.27.2023

  Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon and Antony Blinken

  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...

  
• 04.19.2023

  Community and Lawlessness

  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 more...

  
• 04.12.2023

  Shootings and Expulsions in the Land of the Free

  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...

  
• 03.22.2023

  Define Woke

  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.npr.org/2023/03/21/1164823276/what-trumps-arrest-claim-says-about-his-hold-on-politics-and-the-2024-election https://www.newsweek.com/define-woke-bethany-mandel-conservative-book-1788538 Learn more about your...

  
• 03.15.2023

  Bailouts and Lab Leaks

  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 more about your...

  
• 03.08.2023

  Trusting Corporations To Do Right

  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-palestine.html Learn more about your...

  
• 02.22.2023

  The Boldness of Charlie Dates and Jackie Hill-Perry

  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://youtube.com/live/boaMnfX7g0o?feature=shares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 02.15.2023

  Y'all Mad At 'He Gets Us'?

  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

  
• 02.08.2023

  Tyre Nichols - Bad Apples of Systemic Racism

  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/politics/gov-kemp-pushes-bill-to-grant-welfare-during-pregnancy/224VV2IPTZCA7AWNJCXIZ7VIMQ/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  
• 01.30.2023

  AND Campaign's New Docuseries - How I Got Over

  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,...

  
• 01.26.2023

  Let Them Eat Canned Meat and Get Obesity Surgery

  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-mcgonigal-russian-oligarch-oleg-deripaska https://www.cbsnews.com/news/obesity-kids-teens-drugs-surgery-early-new-guidelines/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=196547890 Learn more about your ad choices....