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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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Spiritual Disciplines: Evangelism 37:27

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Every Christian has the responsibility to witness to others. Yet, most Christians don't witness because of fear. That's the reason every Christian must discipline themselves to grow spiritually through Bible intake, prayer, and worship - so they can become the witnesses God desires them to be. Join us as we discuss the importance of evangelism.…

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Spiritual Disciplines: Worship 31:28

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Worship - both private and public - is a primary discipline of the one who truly loves God and is thankful for who God is and all He has done. Join Jim and Justin as they discuss this topic which many church goers have an opinion on.

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Spiritual Disciplines: Prayer 32:15

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Prayer is the natural outcome for the Christian who spends time in the Word, meditating on it with the intention of application. Join Jim, Justin, and Greg as they walk through this vital spiritual discipline which is absolutely necessary for a believer to grow in godliness and Christlikeness.

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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life: Bible Intake # 2 31:50

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In this 3rd chapter of Dr. Whitney's book, he focuses on the importance of Bible memorization and meditation - with several suggested methods for starting this "discipline to the means" of growing in godliness. Join Justin and I as we discuss these indispensable disciplines of the Christian life.

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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life: Bible Intake - # 1 33:53

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"No spiritual discipline is more important than the intake of God's Word. Nothing can substitute for it." Donald Whitney writes with great conviction as he voices simple yet absolute truths from Scripture concerning the Christian life. His focus on application provides the challenge which every believer needs to push themselves toward the devotion and discipline necessary for spiritual growth.…

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Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life: For the Purpose of Godliness 31:52

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Scripture presents the Christian with several "habits of devotion" which the Holy Spirit uses to lead the Christian toward that which should be the aim of every Christian - godliness. Join Justin and I as we begin our discussion of this great book on habits which should be part of every Christian's life.…

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Interview with Dr. Jason Allen 30:17

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In this edition Justin and I are joined by Dr. Jason Allen, President of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Editor of Portraits of a Pastor which we've just completed covering on the podcast. Each of the "portraits" presented in the book are vitally important for every pastor today - but listen as Dr. Allen breaks those down a little more and helps us to prioritize the most important of those portraits.…

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Portraits of a Pastor: Pastor as Man of God 35:33

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Donald Whitney says, "Not every man of God is a pastor, but every pastor must be a man of God." That is so true! Join Justin, Greg, and I as we talk through what it means to be a man of God and the importance every pastor has to pursue and model Christlikeness.

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Portraits of a Pastor: Pastor as Leader 34:57

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Leaders are characterized by something visible and influential to others. Pastors - as leaders - must be characterized by Christ and reflect Him to others. Any sway from complete conformity to Jesus weakens and threatens the pastors leadership. Join Justin and I as we discuss the necessity for pastors to reflect Christ and the 7 practices which can help them do that.…

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Portraits of a Pastor: Pastor as Missionary 33:57

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40% of the worlds population has not heard the gospel or has very limited access to it. The pastor sets the tone within his church for the missional focus of getting the gospel to that 40%. Join Justin and I as we discuss the importance and the means of making sure the church has an understanding of missions and how they can be involved in the spread of the gospel.…

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Portraits of a Pastor: The Pastor as Evangelist 35:20

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Evangelism is mandatory for every Christian and the pastor should model evangelism for his congregation. Join us as we discuss this topic and share some great ways for pastors and others to be more evangelistic.

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Portraits of a Pastor: The Pastor as Historian 36:55

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"Church history is the story of how God raised up shepherds and scholars, pastors and missionaries, and through the power of His providence delivered them from bondage to blessing." The study of the past can give us insight for the present and hope for the future. Join us as we discuss the importance of Biblical knowledge and history, which reminds us who we are and whose we are.…

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Portraits of a Pastor: The Pastor as Theologian 34:59

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Pastors are those who've responded to the call of God for a holy ambition, and they are absolutely convinced that there is nothing else the world needs - but the truth of God. Join us as we discuss the importance of theology for every pastor.

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Portraits of a Pastor #3: Pastor as Preacher 35:00

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"Preaching is God's appointed means to strengthen the church and save the lost. In every generation, the church needs pastors who preach with courage and fervency, who view preaching as the center of their ministry. Indeed, for the pastor, preaching is priority number one." Join us as we discuss preaching and it's importance in growing the church.…

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Portraits of a Pastor #2: Pastor as Husband and Father 34:28

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"Two of God's greatest gifts this side of heaven are marriage and family." "To lead you must set and example worth following. To lead as a man or pastor, you need to follow the example of Jesus (1Cor. 11:1) as a shepherd and servant." Join us as we discuss what it means for a man, pastor or otherwise, to shepherd his family well.…

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