The Church Politics Podcast

Latest Episodes:

CP | Judging the Barrett Nomination Sep 30, 2020

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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.

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CP | Justice Ginsburg and the Future of the Supreme Court Sep 23, 2020

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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.

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CP | Taking a Side Sep 16, 2020

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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.

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CP | What Propaganda Does Sep 02, 2020

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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.

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CP | What’s Fair Game (and what is not) When it Comes to Kamala Harris? Aug 21, 2020

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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.

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CP | Power and Politics Aug 12, 2020

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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.

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CP | Getting Your Message Across Aug 05, 2020

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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.

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CP | We’re Back (but should we reopen) Jul 29, 2020

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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.

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Book Release - Compassion (&) Conviction: The AND Campaign's Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement Jul 21, 2020

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The co-authors of Compassion (&) Conviction discuss why they wrote the book and how they hope it impacts Christians understanding and approach to politics. They also answer questions from supporters about the AND Campaign and the book.

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CP | Whole Life Politics, An interview with Louisiana State Sen. Katrina Jackson Jul 20, 2020

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In this episode, Erika Collier, member of AND Campaign's Leadership Council, talks with State Senator Katrina Jackson about her life in politics, and why she advances a whole life platform.

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