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Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other

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David French | Friends or Enemies? Overcoming Divides with Justice, Kindness, and Humility in a Polarized America 1:15:36

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

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Staring death in the face 11:24

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Sermon from Authorised Preacher Peter Barratt for Lent 2, 16th march based on Luke 13:31-35 and Psalm 27

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Who do you think you are? 11:19

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Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson for the first Sunday of Lent 9th March 2025 on identity - based on reading from Luke 4:1-13

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The 3 R's of Lent 12:37

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Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson for Ash Wednesday - 5th March 2025 - on the 3 R's of Lent, based on readings from Matthew 6.1–6, 16–21 and Joel 2.1–2, 12–17

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Transfigured - but why? 11:39

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Sermon from Revd Colin James on 2nd March 2025 based on readings from Luke 9.28–36 The Transfiguration

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Trusting Jesus when the storms rage 9:23

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Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson from 23rd February 2025 based on Luke 8:22-25 when Jesus calms the storm

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Here I am - send me! 9:19

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Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson for 9th February 2025, based on Luke 5:1-11 and Isaiah 6:1-6 - we are all called by God and when we glimpse his power and awesome-ness what can we say but Here I am - send me!

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Coming to the temple 11:41

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Sermon from Revd Colin James on 2nd February 2025, for Candlemas based on Luke 2:22-40 and Malachi 3:1-5

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Liberation and transformation 9:58

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Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson on 26th January 2025, on Luke 4:14-21 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

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Wedding at Cana 12:15

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Sermon from visiting preacher Nick Barnett, CEO of youth charity Soulscape, on the Wedding at Cana John 2:1-11 on 19th January 2025

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Fire and the Spirit 8:32

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Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson from 12th January 2025 The Baptism of Jesus

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Jesus as King - are we sitting comfortably? 11:51

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Revd Hannah Higginson explores the concept of Jesus as King and why that can make us feel uncomfortable at times. Reading from Revelation 1:4-8 and a sermon for Christ the King Sunday 24th November 2024

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Sermon for Safeguarding Sunday 10:40

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Sermon from Revd Colin James for Safeguarding Sunday 17th November 2024, this follows the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury in light of the Makin report. Colin reminds us that God is a safeguarding God, this issue is very close to God's heart, and we are all responsible for safeguarding. Reading from Matthew 18.1–7…

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Peace that God gives 10:38

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Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson on Remembrance Sunday 2024 exploring the story of Desmond Doss and the peace that no guns can win

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Called to be saints 11:26

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Sermon from Revd Colin James for All Saints Sunday on the call for all of us to be saints, by the God who loves and welcomes us all. 3rd November 2024

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Exploring Church Vision 4 10:48

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Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson as we think about living out the vision in the world - called to bring a gospel of healing and to live sacrificial lives, following Jesus' example. 27th October 2024

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