The Church Politics Podcast

The Politics of Poor Children

Justin discusses a research report showing that the well-being of children in America has dropped in the past few years. He also talk about delayed voting returns and how the iPhone might be responsible for fallen fertility rates.   Show Notes: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87q9d7r57yo [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87q9d7r57yo] https://www.axios.com/2026/06/08/us-kids-count-data-book-child-well-being [https://www.axios.com/2026/06/08/us-kids-count-data-book-child-well-being] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2020jrpxz3o [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2020jrpxz3o] https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/the-enduring-mystery-of-fertility-decline-has-a-new-culprit-smartphone-126060801262_1.html [https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/the-enduring-mystery-of-fertility-decline-has-a-new-culprit-smartphone-126060801262_1.html] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

When Is a Candidate Disqualified for Elected Office?

Justin, Senator Howard, and Cory discuss Graham Platner and whether we have any standards for our candidates today. They also discuss the Pope's thoughts on AI and an article about the Rattled Generation.   Show Notes: http://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html [http://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html]   https://www.axios.com/2026/06/01/rattled-generation-reality-gap-social-media-covid-ai [https://www.axios.com/2026/06/01/rattled-generation-reality-gap-social-media-covid-ai]   https://youtu.be/ML_TVy5Uz0Q [https://youtu.be/ML_TVy5Uz0Q] https://www.axios.com/2026/06/01/rattled-generation-reality-gap-social-media-covid-ai [https://www.axios.com/2026/06/01/rattled-generation-reality-gap-social-media-covid-ai]   https://youtu.be/ML_TVy5Uz0Q [https://youtu.be/ML_TVy5Uz0Q] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

NAACP vs. SEC Football

Justin, Senator Howard and Cory discuss Peter Thiel telling VP JD Vance not to listen to the Pope. They also discuss the NAACP asking Black college athletes to boycott the Southeastern Conference over voter rights.   Show Notes: https://www.thelettersfromleo.com/p/new-jd-vances-top-donor-suggests [https://www.thelettersfromleo.com/p/new-jd-vances-top-donor-suggests] https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/naacp-calls-for-boycott-of-southern-college-sports-programs-over-voting-rights [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/naacp-calls-for-boycott-of-southern-college-sports-programs-over-voting-rights] https://naacp.org/campaigns/out-bounds [https://naacp.org/campaigns/out-bounds] https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/us/politics/wasserman-schultz-redistricting.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/us/politics/wasserman-schultz-redistricting.html] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

When Politics Becomes Our Religion

Justin, Senator Howard, and Cory discuss how to know when politics has become our religion. Justin also rants about why we shouldn't let politics-obsessed Christians steal our joy.   Show Notes: https://x.com/reason/status/2052117992897458359?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg [https://x.com/reason/status/2052117992897458359?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Supreme Court on Voter Rights and Christian Animosity

Justin, Senator Howard and Cory Ruth discuss the recent Supreme Court decision regarding Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. They also discuss Christian political and racial animosity and the end of Spirit Airlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]