The Church Politics Podcast

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

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CP | Multiple Perspectives
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael tackle some difficult, complicated current events that have been communicated with different, conflicting narratives, including President Trump’s experience at the G7, the Amazon rainforest fires and Sen. Bernie Sanders’ plan to fix news media.
52 min
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CP | How the Left is Disingenuous with the Blac...
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss Jeffrey Epstein and the Hong Kong protests. Additionally, they cover a dust-up from last week concerning multiple Democratic presidential candidates’ visits to a church with a pastor who teaches homosexuality is a sin.
41 min
178
CP | Moral Leadership in Violent Times
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael reflect on a week of violence, and our political obligations moving forward. They also discuss the recent Democratic debates.
59 min
179
CP | Bad Governance
On this week’s episode, Michael and Justin discuss the ongoing demonstrations in Puerto Rico and calls for the governor to resign. They also discuss how the July Democratic debates are shaping up, and the most recent squabbling between Bill de Blasio and Beto O’Rourke.
46 min
180
CP | On the Border
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss Michael’s recent op-ed in The New York Times on Democratic 2020 candidates’ approach to abortion. They also discuss President Trump’s recent racist comments regarding the Squad, and VP Pence’s trip to the border detention facilities.
38 min
181
CP | Trump Gains
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss the recent border spending deal, and Speaker Pelosi’s remarks about the four Democrats—including AOC--who voted against it. They also discuss Trump’s new career-high approval rating, as well as Biden’s new efforts to address criticism of his record on civil rights.
34 min
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CP | The Center Doesn’t Hold
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss the horrible reports on detainment facilities at the border, and recent developments with Iran. They also cover extreme abortion rhetoric from the left and the right from over the weekend.
42 min
183
CP | What’s in Vogue?
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael talk about Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s comments regarding pro-life views, and the current state of the 2020 Democratic primary contest. They also discuss a recent article in Teen Vogue promoting sex work.
43 min
184
CP | Standing Apart in Politics
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael tackle the big controversies of the past week, including Joe Biden’s multi-day journey on the Hyde Amendment that ended with him opposing a policy he’d supported for over 40 years, as well as President Trump’s visit to McLean Bible Church. Finally, what is Trump thinking on tariffs?
48 min
185
CP | Politics and Protest
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss the recent spate of abortion-related legislation and the role of Louisiana Representative Katrina Jackson. They also discuss President Trump’s visit to the UK, and a protester’s interruption of an event with Sen. Kamala Harris.
36 min
186
CP | Racial Reconciliation: A Conversation with...
In this week’s episode, co-hosts Justin Giboney and Michael Wear interview Pastor and entrepreneur Lee Jenkins about his ongoing work to promote racial reconciliation, and what we can all learn from it.
29 min
187
CP | A Conversation with Gene Sperling on Econo...
In this week’s episode, Michael discusses a recent essay by Gene Sperling, former Director of the National Economic Council under both President Clinton and President Obama, on “Economic Dignity.” In the interview, Michael and Gene discuss a view of...
51 min
188
CP | 2020 and the Economy
On this week’s episode, co-hosts Justin Giboney and Michael Wear discuss new entrants to the 2020 Democratic Primary. They also discuss a potential major infrastructure deal between The White House and Congress, and how it might fit in with positive...
34 min
189
CP | To Impeach or Not to Impeach?
On this week’s episode, The AND Campaign's Justin Giboney and Michael Wear discuss the tension between Congress and the Trump Administration, and the cases for and against impeachment. The hosts also talk about why Franklin Graham’s comments on Pete...
47 min
190
CP | Sound Bite Politics + Rep. Ilhan Omar
On this week’s episode, Justin and Michael recap the latest flareup around Rep. Ilhan Omar. They also discuss the arrest of Julian Assange, and the latest on immigration policy in the Trump Administration. Finally, they revel in Tiger Woods’ Masters...
45 min
191
CP | Hypocrisy + Democracy And The Change We Need
On this week’s episode, co-hosts Justin Giboney and Michael Wear discuss President Obama’s recent comments at a town hall in Berlin. They also respond to a critique of traditional black Christians in Chicago who voted for Lori Lightfoot. Finally,...
40 min
192
CP | It’s On #2020
This week, Justin Giboney and Michael Wear discuss the dynamics of the 2020 race as the first quarter of the year comes to a close. Are we seeing the rise of a new Religious Left, and what would that mean? Will Joe Biden jump in, and what will he...
42 min
193
CP | Mueller Report Drops
Co-hosts Justin and Michael break down what we know about the Mueller report. They also discuss recent conversations about scrapping the Electoral College, as well as a recent study that provides an example of the difference between right motives and...
45 min
194
CP| Trump's March Madness and Breaking Up Facebook
In this week’s episode, Justin Giboney and Michael Wear discuss Senator Elizabeth Warren’s push to break up big tech giants like Facebook and Amazon, and a new push behind lowering the voting age to 16. They open up the episode with a discussion about...
48 min
195
CP | Controversies Abound and Jack Alexander's...
This week, Justin and Michael interview author and entrepreneur, Jack Alexander, about his book, The God Impulse: The Power of Mercy in an Unmerciful World, mercy, racial reconciliation and social justice. The hosts also discuss a week full of...
47 min
196
CP | Hearing Each Other Again: Moving Beyond Ex...
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss Michael’s recent essay for The Atlantic on abortion politics. They also share their thoughts on the Cohen hearing, CPAC and one former Clinton aide’s advice for Democrats in 2020.
41 min
197
Feinstein, North Korea Talks Pick Up and Bernie...
In this week’s episode, Justin and Michael discuss Senator Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign announcement, Senator Feinstein’s response to young Green New Deal activists, and Trump’s upcoming summit with North Korea’s Kim Jung Un. They also...
38 min
198
Church Politics | National Emergencies and Walls
The Church Politics Podcast is hosted by former Obama White House staffer Michael Wear and AND Campaign co-founder Justin Giboney. These two seasoned politicos will analyze political events and policy based on their Christian values and their...
46 min
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Church Politics | The Border Wall, Blackface an...
The Church Politics Podcast is hosted by former Obama White House staffer Michael Wear and AND Campaign co-founder Justin Giboney. These two seasoned politicos will analyze political events and policy based on their Christian values and their...
52 min
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Church Politics | Nancy Pelosi’s Path To Speake...
The Church Politics Podcast is hosted by former Obama White House staffer Michael Wear and AND Campaign co-founder Justin Giboney. These two seasoned politicos will analyze political events and policy based on their Christian values and their...
57 min