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The Church Politics Podcast

The "Church Politics" Podcast is where you can get in-depth political analysis from a Christian worldview.

Episodes

The Insurrection & The Church

Justin Giboney and Chris Butler discuss the Christian role in Trump's madness and the US Capitol insurrection. They also talk about the role ambition and fear play in our politics and why American politics need courage and a reset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 202148 min

CP | An Opposition-Centered Public Witness (Final Episode of 2020)

Justin, President of the AND Campaign, discusses the crises, transitions and success of 2020. He also gives an in depth analysis of why Christians can't have an opposition-centered public witness. Discover how centering our opponents has lured many Christians into unbiblical positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 09, 202040 min

CP | Corporate Wokeness and Human Rights

Justin and Christ discuss President-Elect Joe Biden's cabinet pick and what it says about his relationship with the progressive coalition. They also go in depth about the perils of corporate wokeness and how it may actually be hurting the modern social justice movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 202048 min

CP | Fellowshipping with Christians Who Voted for the Other Guy

Justin and Chris discuss whether or not we should fellowship with Christians who voted differently than us in the presidential election. They also talk about the politics of COVID-19 and whether or not "black on black crime" actually exists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 202047 min

CP | Election Analysis and Celebrating Christmas Before Thanksgiving

Justin and Chris provide an in depth analysis of the 2020 election results. They discuss the implications of a Biden White House along with Republican wins in other parts of government. They also debate whether or not it's proper to celebrate Christmas before Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 202039 min

CP | Political Scoffers and Their Christian Followers

Justin Giboney goes to the Book of Proverbs to discuss what it has to say about this political moment. He details the Bible's position on scoffers and how Christians need to separate themselves from that form of political engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 202035 min

CP | How Much Should Christians Celebrate If Their Party Wins the Election?

Justin Giboney, President of the AND Campaign, wishes his former co-host, Michael Wear, well and speaks about his contributions to the podcast and the movement. Justin also discusses what should temper our excitement if our political party wins the presidential election. He asks, "what does a victory really mean?". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 202028 min

CP | What Debate Is For

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael offer a reminder about what debate—and politics generally—is for and why it’s important. They also discuss the news related to President Trump’s health, as well as recent actions by Texas’ Governor regarding voting rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 07, 202044 min

CP | Judging the Barrett Nomination

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss what’s fair game and what is not for considering the Barrett nomination. They also discuss a NY Times’ story looking at how and why efforts to “defund the police” faltered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 202049 min

CP | Justice Ginsburg and the Future of the Supreme Court

In this week’s episode, Michael and Justin discuss the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the politics of nominating and confirming the next Supreme Court Justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 202047 min

CP | Taking a Side

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss the shooting of two police officers in LA. They also share their thoughts on election nightmare scenarios, and the ever-increasing pressure to “take a side” in politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 202047 min

CP | What Propaganda Does

In this week’s episode, Michael and Justin discuss how the two political conventions attempted to frame Joe Biden. They also talk about the recent violence in Kenosha and Portland, as well as the decision by the national intelligence apparatus to no longer provide in-person briefings on election security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 02, 202049 min

CP | What’s Fair Game (and what is not) When it Comes to Kamala Harris?

In this week’s episode, Michael and Justin discuss the conversation around Joe Biden’s selection of Kamala Harris as his running mate. Some people are advancing inappropriate and destructive critiques of Harris. Others seem to suggest that Harris shouldn’t be critiqued at all. How should Christians think about this? Justin and Michael are joined by special guest, Kathryn A. Freeman, for this discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 202059 min

CP | Power and Politics

In this week’s episode, Michael and Justin break down the latest governmental action around COVID-19 relief. They also discuss a widely-read report on Trump-supporting evangelicals in Iowa, as well as a housing crisis that could explode in the coming months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 202045 min

CP | Getting Your Message Across

In this week’s episode, Michael and Justin discuss how we communicate with one another in public, from Jonathan Isaac’s decision not to kneel for the national anthem to Barack Obama’s eulogy to Damon Linker’s recent column about national divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 05, 202042 min

CP | We’re Back (but should we reopen)

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss whether schools should reopen. They also discuss the current situation in Portland, as well as a recent letter organized by Democrats for Life regarding the Democratic Platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 202044 min

CP | LGBTQ Rights and Police Reform

Justin Giboney, Michael Wear and Chris Butler discuss the U.S. Supreme Courts Bostock decision, which held that LGBTQ people are protected from workplace discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. They weigh in on how Christians should respond to LGBTQ rights in light of religious liberty concerns. They also take a look at police reform and community violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202046 min

CP | Civic Update - Action Steps To Equip The Church To Fight Racial Injustice

AND Camp President, Justin Giboney, discusses several concrete actions steps to help Christians engage civically on behalf of racial justice. He explains why silence and inaction aren't options for Christians and how majority Christians must use their social and political capital to make a difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 202034 min

CP | Biden's VP and A Christian Endorsed by Pro-Choice Groups

Justin, Michael and special guest Chris Butler discuss the race, sex, qualifications and timing of Joe Biden's Vice President pick. The three Christian political strategists also weigh in on different responses by governor's nationwide to COVID-19 and a Christian candidate embracing the Democratic Party's Pro-Choice agenda without qualification. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 202059 min

CP | A Peculiar Trump Endorsement

The hosts provide an update on the Churches-Helping-Churches Challenge and the prudence of defunding the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic. They also discuss Dr. Al Mohler's endorsement of President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 202045 min

CP | Churches-Helping-Churches Challenge

Churches-Helping-Churches Challenge - Justin and Michael discuss the AND Campaign's new Churches-Helping-Churches Challenge that's raising funds to help small at-risk churches survive the pandemic. They weigh in on how the crisis is having a greater impact on black communities and comment on Bernie Sanders dropping out of the Democrat Primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 202052 min

CP | AND Campaign’s Leadership Talks Coronavirus

Listen in as Pastor Chris Butler, member of AND’s executive leadership team, joins Justin and Michael to discuss the Coronavirus and what it means for our nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 20201 hr 9 min

CP | Competency Counts

In this episode, Justin and Michael talk about President Trump’s response to the Coronavirus. They also consider accusations that Biden voters are “low information,” and ask if, and how, endorsements matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 202039 min

CP | Super Tuesday is Here

On this week’s episode, Michael and Justin check-in on the Democratic primary race following former Vice President Joe Biden’s strong performance in South Carolina ahead of Super Tuesday. The co-hosts also discuss the recent negotiations between the U.S. and the Taliban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 03, 202035 min

CP | Our Self-Defeating Politics of Pettiness

In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael recap the debacle in Iowa, and James Carville’s worries about how the primary is shaking out so far. Then, Michael asks Justin about his recent article for The Hill on how “Our Self-Defeating Politics Serves No Good.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 202048 min

CP | As You Like It

On this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss recent tensions in the Democratic Party, including Hillary Clinton’s comments about Bernie Sanders and AOC’s claim the party is “center-conservative.” They also talk impeachment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 202040 min

CP | Politics is Not a Game

In this week’s episode, hosts Michael Wear and Justin Giboney provide a full update on conflict between US and Iran, and reflect on the discourse that has surrounded it. They also provide a preview of the next steps of the impeachment process, as well as review Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to not accept any new refugees in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 20201 hr 6 min
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