The Church Politics Podcast

Justin and guest hosts Dr. Jaha Howard and Cory Ruth discuss the Iran interview between Carlson and Cruz. They also talk about the National Baptist Convention accepting $300,000 from Target and ChatGPT being linked to cognitive decline.   Show Notes:  https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5360220-chatgpt-use-linked-to-cognitive-decline-mit-research/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses the different perspectives about America getting involved in the war between Iran and Israel. He also discusses the shooting of a Minnesota policymaker. Show Notes:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/16/israel-iran-conflict-what-we-know-so-far-explainerhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suspect-terrorized-minnesotas-political-leaders-deadly-shooting-found-rcna213181 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses Democrats' problem with male voters and the top 10 contenders for the presidential nomination. He also talks about AI blackmailing people.   Show Notes:  https://www.theamericansaga.com/p/democrats-need-to-realize-its-not https://youtu.be/m5tUays_Vf0?si=4bGfINP6kvFsbm2K https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5256736-2028-democratic-contenders-rankings/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Dr. Jaha Howard talk about the state of race on social media. They also discuss why the pursuit of Christian unity is always an imperative.   Show Notes: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/woman-called-black-child-slur-raised-backlash-thousands-121576616 https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/06/us/rodney-hinton-jr-cincinnati-denied-bond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and special guest Cory Ruth talk about how the right and left seem to blame everything on each other. They also discuss our inability to laugh at ourselves.   Show Notes: https://www.theamericansaga.com/p/comedy-is-a-great-antidote-to-racism?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=2780093&post_id=162347568&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=bg0gz&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses the tax plan that President Trump and congressional Republicans are drafting. He also touches on the Democratic Party's treatment of a young, independent-thinking politician.   Show Notes: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/27/republicans-sprint-to-wrap-up-trumps-tax-bill-00311806 https://www.thefp.com/p/young-black-democrat-dubbed-puppet?utm_medium=organic-social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses who Christians should frame the Israel/Palestine war. He also talks about freedom of speech and the UK Supreme Court decision saying that sex is binary and what defines a woman is based on biological sex.   Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/us/politics/trump-israel-iran-nuclear.html https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1912566643856937203 https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/04/02/younger-americans-stand-out-in-their-views-of-the-israel-hamas-war/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74z04j23pwo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin talks about racial tensions in America and how we can address them without bias, dishonestly, and pride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and special guest Dr. Jaha Howard discuss whether or not protest is still effective. They also talk about due process for non-citizens.Show Notes:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/29/tufts-university-student-cant-be-deported-to-turkiye-without-court-orderhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/trump-asks-supreme-court-for-permission-to-resume-deporting-venezuelan-migrants-under-wartime-law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Description: Justin discusses Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education. He talks about the history, what the department actually does, and what the implications of Trump's changes will be.   Show Notes: https://time.com/7270145/what-does-the-department-of-education-do/   https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/how-dismantling-department-education-would-harm-students   https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/the-department-education-making-great-case-its-own-abolition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin talks to Republican Cory Ruth about Senator Chuck Schumer's decision to support the Republican spending bill instead of causing a government shutdown. Justin also speaks with Dr. Ed Uszynski about his book Untangling Critical Race Theory.   Show Notes:  https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/16/politics/cnn-poll-democrats/index.html https://x.com/ryangirdusky/status/1901273724554219949?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg https://x.com/jburnmurdoch/status/1900537267308937416?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses our need to feel like someone is fighting on our behalf and where that can lead us. He also talks about Bernie Sanders' "Stop the Oligarchy" Tour and Ben Shapiro asking Trump to pardon the officer who killed George Floyd.   Show Notes: https://time.com/7266280/bernie-sanders-trump-resistance-rally/ https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/06/us/derek-chauvin-pardon-ben-shapiro/index.html https://x.com/ilibertybelle/status/1897738067303448886?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses how conservatism is trending among young Christians. Is that a good thing? He also talks about Elon Musk and the King Trump magazine cover.   Show Notes: https://x.com/ryanburge/status/1892616868059345269   https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/us/catholic-priests-conservative-politics.html   https://www.newsweek.com/white-house-donald-trump-king-time-2033574 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin talks about how the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts are impacting churches. He also discusses JD Vance's speech in Munich and the conversation around Elon Musk's 13th child.Show Notes: https://www.usccb.org/news/2025/human-dignity-not-dependent-persons-citizenship-or-immigration-statushttps://www.newsweek.com/thousands-sign-petition-ice-raids-2031157https://www.law.georgetown.edu/icap/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2025/02/Mennonite-Church-USA-v.-U.S.-Department-of-Homeland-Security-Complaint.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbIp--HGxO8&t=4161s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Justin interviews Clare Morell about the First Things' "New Technology Agenda for the Right". He also talks with Dr. Jaha Howard about USAID and the consequences of social media posts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin interviews Black Republican Cory Ruth about whether or not healthcare is a human right. He also talks about Elon Musk and Oligarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin gives 3 reasons why we should critique and correct people in our identity group. He also talks about mental illness and Americans' optimism about Trump's presidency. Show notes: https://unherd.com/2025/01/bring-back-paternalism-for-the-mentally-ill/https://x.com/iapolls2022/status/1880985783990890529?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin sits down with Dr. Jaha Howard to discuss the L.A. fires and Obama laughing with Trump at President Jimmy Carter's funeral. Show Notes:https://www.wsj.com/video/trump-wont-rule-out-military-action-to-control-greenland-and-panama-canal/043CB4EE-DEAB-429B-B320-FE104802BC4E.htmlhttps://www.axios.com/2025/01/12/la-wildfires-gavin-newsom-natural-disaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses what's wrong with college sports and why it will hurt everyone involved. He also talks about President Jimmy Carter's death and what political issues to look out for in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses the prospect of Trump using lawfare against Democratic leaders. He also talks about today's Supreme Court hearing and updates on the cause of the Covid pandemic.   Show Notes: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/04/nx-s1-5179003/supreme-court-gender-affirming-care-trans-kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and guest Dr. Jaha Howard discuss the fall of cable news and Trump's administrative nominees. They also talk about the work the church is doing after natural disasters.   Show Notes: https://reason.com/2024/11/18/pentagon-fails-7th-audit-in-a-row-but-hopes-to-pass-by-2028/ https://www.sendrelief.org/story/east-tennessee-churches-spring-into-action-serve-after-hurricane-helene/ Religious Exclusion: https://vimeo.com/257069046 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses the battle going on between Nancy Pelosi and Bernie Sanders and whether or not Democrats have abandoned the working class. He also discusses Trump's picks for his new administration and Harris losing the Muslim vote.   Show Notes: https://apnews.com/article/trump-staff-picks-stefanik-wiles-stephen-miller-tom-homan-243d73610b03a3ee18c4d5f68756af7c https://newrepublic.com/post/188048/michigan-dearborn-arab-americans-election-harris-trump-stein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin talks with Chris Butler about Trump's historic re-election. They talk about what the message that was sent, how the Democrats went wrong and where do we all go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses the name calling in the presidential race and how Christians should react to it. He also talks about an unpublished study and why we should have hope even if our candidate loses.   Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/science/puberty-blockers-olson-kennedy.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses VP Harris kicking two Christians out of her political rally. He also interviews American Solidarity Party candidate Peter Sonski and talks about VP Harris' visit to New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Obama's suggestion that some Black men are being sexist against VP Harris. They also discuss the state of the presidential race and say farewell to Chris.   Show Notes: https://x.com/dijoni/status/1844558678357098868?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/12/us/politics/poll-black-voters-harris-trump.html https://x.com/tuckercarlson/status/1846317509592399901?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses the spat between VP Harris and Governor DeSantis prior to Hurricane Milton. He also talks about censoring social media and Israel vs. Iran. Show Notes: https://x.com/theserfstv/status/1843054660804120932?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses an article in The Atlantic about why the Black Church is less influential than in the past. He also discusses the impact of online sports gambling and faithfulness in party politics.   Show Notes:  https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/09/democrats-black-church-voting-religion/679909/ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/09/legal-sports-gambling-was-mistake/679925/ https://x.com/JustinEGiboney/status/1838189971603378340 https://vimeo.com/257069046 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses Trump's comments about Haitian immigrants eating cats and dogs. He also talks about the role of Christians in political parties and how we're treating the second assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Show Notes: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/shielded-from-truth-at-our-own-expense/ https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/17/us/trump-assassination-attempt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Pastor Chris Butler and Justin Giboney for a Politics in the Church with special guests Pastor Terry Brooks, Evan Wickham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss Christians' "win at any cost" attitude during this presidential election. They also talk about Trump's Pro-Choice turn and endorsements by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard.   Show Notes: https://www.skynews.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity-life/its-about-fing-winning-quentin-tarantino-praises-kamala-harris-for-evading-the-press/video/7e2099a62e5483bb39861fc1ef3d7806 https://www.npr.org/2024/08/26/nx-s1-5090224/trump-abortion-pills-comstock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxNAdilyqow https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/us/politics/rfk-trump-criticisms.html https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/us/politics/rfk-trump-criticisms.html   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Church Girl, we have an insightful conversation with Dr. Sarita Lyons about her new book, Church Girl: A Gospel Vision to Encourage and Challenge Black Christian Women. Dr. Lyons delves into the inspiration behind her work and offers profound wisdom on faith, identity, and the unique challenges faced by Black Christian women. Tune in for a powerful discussion that will uplift and challenge you – be sure to order the book out NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin discusses the roll out of Evangelicals for Harris and what integrity demands from Christians in this political moment. He also talks about changes in the medical consensus about sex change surgery for minors and censorship in the UK. Show Notes:https://x.com/Evangels4Harrishttps://www.city-journal.org/article/a-consensus-no-longerhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg55we5n3xohttps://reason.com/2024/08/09/u-k-politicians-target-social-media-to-deflect-from-riots-and-civil-unrest/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1. Harris Selects Walz2. Trump Campaign Struggling3. Google Illegal Monopoly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris broadcast live from Civic Revival with our local Akron, OH Chapter to talk about Project 2025. They also talk with Pastor Kent Boyd and Pastor Daren Brake about the impact to the local community by engaging on a local level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin talks about Project 2025 and the conversations surrounding the policies included. https://youtu.be/cXSyKeiUUoM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Justin talks with Kathryn Freeman, cohost of Melanated Faith about the accomplishments and Failures of Biden's Presidency, Kamala as the Dem Nominee and what's to come? They also talk about the role of Christians this election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the assassination attempt on Trump and what it means heading into the election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Justin have a live conversation in Denver with Michelle Warren and Leticia Higdon discussing the first presidential debate, the current immigrant/refugee crisis in Denver, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode, Kaitlyn and Skye are joined by the co-hosts of the Church Politics podcast, Justin Giboney and Chris Butler, to discuss the fallout from last week's presidential debate. Will President Biden drop out? What does the Supreme Court's ruling about presidential immunity mean for a possible second Trump term? And why have both political parties nominated candidates who are demonstrably incapable of fulfilling the presidential oath of office? It's a wide-ranging conversation about the broken state of American politics and where Christians can find hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pastor Chris sits down for a conversation with the American Solidarity Party's Candidate for president.  Notes: This episode was released early on Patreon. Become a supporter to receive exclusive CP content: www.Patreon.com/churchpolitics  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the WNBA's Caitlyn Clark situation and the problem with America's administrative state. They also talk about why Biden's new immigration policy looks real familiar and the FBI raid on a corporate landlord.   Show Notes:  https://youtu.be/TfbM8jxHo-w?si=X_yEca2pkTxfwPXY https://upriseri.com/fbi-raids-corporate-landlord-in-major-rent-price-fixing-probe-what-it-means-for-you/ https://x.com/leehepner/status/1796638389057556826?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg  https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/04/politics/border-biden-trump-what-matters/index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris interview [Chris' Friend's Name] about South Africa's elections and political violence. They also talk about Harvard's neutrality policy and research showing that young people are less happy.   Show notes: https://apnews.com/article/trump-de-niro-biden-insurrection-hush-money-78a33c5083a243e18f9fbd63ce9e8ddd https://www.afterbabel.com/p/youth-health-declines-82-countries https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/5/28/harvard-institutional-neutrality-report/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss testimony from the Trump trial in New York, big electoral victories for stars of the election interference case in Atlanta, and the ICC application for arrest warrants against Israel's top leaders.   Show Notes: https://www.yahoo.com/news/live/trump-trial-updates-michael-cohens-testimony-wraps-prosecution-rests-and-defense-witness-and-judge-have-a-tense-exchange-121636521.html https://www.ajc.com/politics/trump-trial-stars-win-mcafee-willis-rout-opponents-in-tuesdays-primary/ATOGNEDCBRGA5KFZKPVLQ4HWQE/ https://www.icc-cpi.int/news/statement-icc-prosecutor-karim-aa-khan-kc-applications-arrest-warrants-situation-state https://today.yougov.com/topics/politics/trackers/joe-biden-honesty  https://today.yougov.com/topics/politics/trackers/donald-trump-honest   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris recorded live from their first stop on the Civic Revival Tour! Check out this live conversation now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss why narcissism seems to be so prevalent among politicians. They also talk about Dr. Michael Eric Dyson's harsh words for the Black community and updates in Gaza.   Show Notes:  https://www.youtube.com/live/eEuea5rsiOI?si=ObbUpiG1A_-SIIgM  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss the history of the Flint water crisis and why it continues today. The dig into the political, media, and corporate corruption at the center of this decade long issue. They also talk about incumbents refusing to debate and how society has lost its sense of humor.   Show Notes. https://youtu.be/_ZIH7CrvGIA?si=VhkJqsC_fi7B866L   https://x.com/JEFordNCTOY/status/1785003913495654826   https://www.ajc.com/politics/incumbents-mcbath-scott-decline-to-debate-but-still-draw-challengers-focus/R7S4CNAWV5A4HJJT7YAYEDZRQU/#:~:text=Three%20Democrats%20running%20for%20the,Press%20Club%20debate%20on%20Sunday.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin analyzes the protests at colleges across the country and a pastor's rebuke of the Trump Bible and political idolatry. He also discusses the Biden administration's new rule against non-compete agreements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Chris discuss NPR, new Fauci covid documents and Trumps latest statements on abortion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin talks about why he recently deleted a tweet and the Coleman Hughes interview on The View. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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