Curated topics for a disillusioned church
Podcasts that address politics. Make sure to check out our politics resource page for all of the curated media on politics.
Attorney Justin Giboney and pastor Chris Butler breakdown policies and headlines through a Christian worldview without a party bias. If you are disillusioned or without a party then this is the podcast for you. It is nuanced, challenging and a desperately needed point of view that is distinctly Christian, but not partisan.
In a polished Radiolab (NPR) style presentation complete with commentary interspersed between interviews and upbeat music hosts Jesse Eubanks and Lachlan Coffey expertly tell the story of polarization, specifically negative polarization, and its two preeminent effects on Christians. First, it creates a sense of political homelessness which results in silence and Christians disengaging from the political sphere. Second, it destroys our ability to talk with our neighbors. If you are looking for a podcast that is different from the traditional interview or commentary style podcast - then this is your cup of tea.
Using the Sermon the Mount as the foundation pastor Mike Erre makes the case that Christianity is a political entity that is part of a kingdom that is now and not yet--Jesus has come, but evil has not been defeated. As a result, as witness bearers to the kingdom of God we are called to be dinstintcly Christian in our politcal involvement. Note that there are two swear words in the podcast.
Senior vice president at National Religious Broadcasters Daniel Darling and attorney and political strategist Justin Giboney knock it out of the park in what is one of the best 25-minute podcasts of all time. From the need for truth and love in politics to tribalism to human dignity to why institutions are important Giboney and Darling clearly articulate a distinct, unique vision for a Christian who is engaged in politics and pursuing justice.
In a helpful and practical conversation co-hosts Thabiti Anyabwile, Nick Rodriguez, and Ben Brophy discuss the criteria and priorities each of them use to vote on a candidate while acknowledging that whatever view they take is imperfect.
In an intriguing 56 minutes the Up First Podcast details the history of how evangelicals became synonymous with the Republican party - a history that has its roots in the 1800s with an Anglican minister named John Nelson Darby.
Political divisiveness has saturated American political culture and unfortunately there is little distinction between how Christians and non-Christians engage in conversation. But, Christians are called to be nuanced and intentional in political discourse.
One host leans Republican, the other leans Democrat. Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers started Pantsuit Politics in order to role model what it is like to have a grace filled, nuanced conversation with someone you disagree with on political issues.
A call to the church to get involved in civic matters by bearing witness, preparing for action, supporting and partnering with institutions, focusing on criminal justice elections, engaging with elected officials, advocating for policy change and helping low income churches.
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