Faithful Citizen stands at the intersection of Faith and Politics, examining the critical political, economic, social, and cultural issues facing our world through the lens of our most deeply held values. How does our Faith inform our politics? And how does our politics impact our faith? Or, does it? Should it?
Rev. Leah Daughtry is joined by special guests Rev. Noel Andersen, Rev. Keji Dousa, and Shakoure Charpentier to discuss issues around immigration and the impacts of globalization. Most holy texts talk about welcoming “the stranger”, meaning the person who is foreign to your land. Yet, in many countries, this stranger is often the victim of nationalism, scapegoating, and “othering”.
The summers are shorter and hotter. The winters are longer and colder. Texas is having blizzards. The ice caps are melting. Dr. Rev. Ambrose Carroll of Green The Church joins me to discuss the role of faith leaders in combating global warming and climate change, and identifying how the faith community can take action.
Rev. Leah Daughtry sits down with Dr. Iva E. Carruthers to discuss the origins, the myths, and the facts of reparations in America.
Rev. Leah Daughtry convenes a roundtable with fellow faith leaders, Pastor Mike McBride, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, and Dr. Shaun Casey to discuss how faith operates in the public square.