The Church Politics Podcast

The Vanishing Black Family w/ Delano Squires

In this episode, Justin and Chris sit down with Delano Squires to discuss his new book, The Vanishing Black Family: How Welfare and Feminism Made Marriage Optional and Children Vulnerable. Delano challenges racial justice advocates to wrestle with a difficult but important question: How can we address disparities in income, education, and incarceration without confronting the decline of marriage and two-parent households? Together, they explore the state of the Black family, the cultural and policy shifts that have shaped marriage and family life, and why strengthening families must be part of any serious conversation about justice, opportunity, and the well-being of children. Grab your copy of The Vanishing Black Family here: https://a.co/d/0fY1QGcq [https://a.co/d/0fY1QGcq] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Texas Mandates Teaching the Bible

Justin and Chris discuss The Texas State Board of Education officially mandating that over 5 million public school students read passages from the Bible in English and reading classes. It is the first state in the nation to require this at every grade level, phasing into the curriculum starting in the 2030-2031 school year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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]