Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engaging, provocative and fun conversations about this stuff, then ”Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other” is for you!
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Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
We’re joined by friend of the pod, Pete Wehner, contributing writer at The Atlantic and senior fellow at the Trinity Forum, to explore how Peter’s Christian faith influences his views on suffering, scriptural interpretation, and ethical dilemmas. The conversation addresses the current political climate, particularly focusing on Donald Trump's impact on the Evangelical community and the Republican Party. Emphasizing honest and empathetic dialogue, we discuss the challenges of maintaining faith in divisive times and envision potential paths for the church's and conservative movement’s future redemption. Highlighting the power of personal connections, there’s a fun story about 2 New York Rangers fans finding common ground across political differences while watching the game at a bar in LA, illustrating the broader theme of building relationships beyond political and ideological differences.
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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:32 Big Announcement: Join Us on Patreon
01:36 Introducing Today's Guest: Pete Wehner
02:46 Pete Wehner on Faith and Doubts
03:33 The Question of Suffering and Hermeneutics
07:32 Literal vs. Figurative Interpretation of Scripture
22:59 The Profundity of the Crucifixion
40:54 Evangelicals’ Support for Trump
52:23 Political Reactions to Trump's Conviction
57:40 The Cult of Personality in Modern Republicanism
01:02:46 The Future of the Republican Party
01:05:33 Hope and Redemption in Politics and Faith
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Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
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https://www.theatlantic.com/author/peter-wehner/
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