The Church Politics Podcast

The Racial and Political Divide in the Church

Justin and Chris discuss the racial and political divide in the Church based on a new poll. They also talk about Democratic Socialism and its recent victories.   Show Notes: https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/church/the-divide-between-black-and-white-christians-is-getting-wider-heres-the-data/ [https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/church/the-divide-between-black-and-white-christians-is-getting-wider-heres-the-data/] https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5919834-lewis-george-dc-mayor-mcduffie-concedes/ [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5919834-lewis-george-dc-mayor-mcduffie-concedes/] https://x.com/kaylaguo_/status/2066617979958088070?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg [https://x.com/kaylaguo_/status/2066617979958088070?s=46&t=QIXD2eZx9xXe5eDxKKUDPg] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Controversy at White House UFC Event

Justin, Senator Howard, and Cory discussed the comment made about Michelle Obama at the White House UFC event. They also discuss political categories and fatherhood.   Show Notes: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/article/7-key-moments-as-the-white-house-hosted-ufc-freedom-250-on-donald-trumps-80th-birthday-174926653.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANKLpGX6Gv7KAm29rEhB40YlS9aZmOHn_o705z79wwiTg3QNaAjs67gICqmHDdzheuL3sAkKOJxJOqGVVgYiBVoM-XkQy3dfBcebJ0vUvBLb6RbDOhjoB66OdUIwnw5EBK8ME5tzUiv-2UCwQ8EIHJh2piVZY0IZnJjYgOYeH2fM [https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/article/7-key-moments-as-the-white-house-hosted-ufc-freedom-250-on-donald-trumps-80th-birthday-174926653.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANKLpGX6Gv7KAm29rEhB40YlS9aZmOHn_o705z79wwiTg3QNaAjs67gICqmHDdzheuL3sAkKOJxJOqGVVgYiBVoM-XkQy3dfBcebJ0vUvBLb6RbDOhjoB66OdUIwnw5EBK8ME5tzUiv-2UCwQ8EIHJh2piVZY0IZnJjYgOYeH2fM] https://x.com/IAPolls2022/status/2064777534198219262?s=20 [https://x.com/IAPolls2022/status/2064777534198219262?s=20] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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]