The Church Politics Podcast

Race, Fraud & A Senate Race

Justin, Jaha, and Cory discuss the massive fraud that occurred in Minneapolis and the political and racial implications. They also discuss Rep. Jasmine Crockett getting into the Texas Senate primary and their favorite Christmas song and movie.   Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/us/fraud-minnesota-somali.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/us/fraud-minnesota-somali.html] https://www.notus.org/senate/jasmine-crockett-nrsc-texas-senate [https://www.notus.org/senate/jasmine-crockett-nrsc-texas-senate] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Is Trump Derangement Syndrome Real?

Justin, Jaha, and Cory discuss Trump Derangement Syndrome and how it's affected their family and friends. They also talk about Michael Lind's article on how Trump has remade conservatism and political tribes.   Show Notes: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/is-trump-derangement-syndrome-real-a603e4a1?st=15Vz4N&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink [https://www.wsj.com/opinion/is-trump-derangement-syndrome-real-a603e4a1?st=15Vz4N&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink]   https://unherd.com/2025/11/how-trump-remade-conservatism/ [https://unherd.com/2025/11/how-trump-remade-conservatism/]   https://yourpoliticaltribe.com/ [https://yourpoliticaltribe.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Who's Winning - Democrats or Republicans?

Justin, Jaha, and Cory discuss the government shutdown and which side is winning. They also talk about the role of economics in politics and Marjorie Taylor Greene's problem with the Republican Party.Show Notes: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/bad-night-democrats-face-blowback-party-shutdown-deal/story?id=127379532 [https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/bad-night-democrats-face-blowback-party-shutdown-deal/story?id=127379532] https://www.theamericansaga.com/p/the-2025-election-proves-that-the?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web [https://www.theamericansaga.com/p/the-2025-election-proves-that-the?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web] https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5600663-mtg-greene-trump-health-care-syria/ [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5600663-mtg-greene-trump-health-care-syria/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

LIVE from CCPL with Michael Wear and Chris Butler

Justin, Chris, and Michael unpack the ongoing culture wars and explore how Christians can engage faithfully—balancing conviction with compassion in a divided world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Red States Outpacing Blue States in Education

Justin, Jaha, and Hannah discuss David Brooks' article about red states outpacing blue states in education. They also discuss James Talarico and Trump's Gaza deal.Show Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/opinion/democrats-education-failure.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/opinion/democrats-education-failure.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare] https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/21/james-talarico-miriam-adelson-billionaire-donations-00517288 [https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/21/james-talarico-miriam-adelson-billionaire-donations-00517288] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3yke64vp6o [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3yke64vp6o] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]