The Church Politics Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Christianity Doesn't Serve Conservatism or Progressivism Aug 04, 2021

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Justin Giboney explains why the AND Campaign doesn't attempt to fit within the framework of ideological conservatism or secular progressivism.

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Giboney's Sports Tribalism Theorem and Dishonest Storylines Jul 28, 2021

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Justin and Chris apply Giboney's Sports Tribalism Theorem to the Olympic Games in Japan. The hosts also talk about the government's role in the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot and about how the CRT debate just got messier.

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A Lack of Charity in Political Discourse Jul 21, 2021

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Do you assume the worst when interpreting your political opponents statements? Justin and Chris discuss what it means to approach others with charitable esteem as required by the Bible. They also talk about why cable news isn't news at all.

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Turn Off Cable News and Booing Christians Jun 23, 2021

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Justin and Chris talk about their problems with cable news and offer alternatives for getting information. The hosts also talk about the culprits of the opioid crisis and Christians booing former VP Mike Pence at the Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference

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Contending for the Faith or Political Affiliation Jun 17, 2021

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Justin and Chris discuss how many Christians are more passionate about contending for their political affiliation than they are about contending for the faith. They explain what a faithful public witness looks like in the political arena.

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Filibusters and Hope in the Political Arena Jun 09, 2021

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Justin Giboney and Chris Butler discuss why Christians should have hope as they engage the political arena, despite all the negativity. They also discuss the true history of the filibuster.

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Culture Wars and Lab Leaks Jun 02, 2021

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Justin and Chris talk about the failure of the media and experts to properly address the origin of COVID-19 and why it impacts the people's trust in them. This also discuss the role the culture war played and why we all should want at least two strong political parties.

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Seeking Secular Approval May 26, 2021

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Justin and Chris talk about Justin's article in Christianity Today about how many Christians are seeking validation from secular society, and consequently, failing to be the salt and light in their professions. They also discuss the crime wave in America.

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Just Say "I Don't Know" May 19, 2021

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Justin and Chris discuss why people don't admit when they don't have enough knowledge about a particular subject to speak on it in an informed manner. They also talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the new CDC mask guidelines.

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Christendom and the Politics of Christian Self-Interest May 12, 2021

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Justin and Chris talk about David French's article about how Christendom is hurting Christianity. They analyze how the politics of Christian self-interest have hurt the church's public witness and hurt those around us. The co-hosts also talk about vaccine patents and why some Americans aren't going back to work.

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