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Join us as we learn from pastors and church leaders from growing churches across America. The Pastor Lab Podcast is hosted by Dr. Ronnie Parrott.
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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 engagin ...
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DittyTV's Insights is our music interview show for DittyTV, a 24/7 television network that produces and broadcasts music-focused entertainment including interviews, concerts, music videos, music news, artist profiles, album reviews, tour and festival coverage, and much more. Just tune in and enjoy world-class, handcrafted music entertainment from your favorite artists and artists you will love to discover. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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A podcast for nerds everywhere! Join Mike, McQ, Ronnie and Ian on their podcasting adventures as they venture into the world of Video Games, Sports, Fantasy Football, TV shows, and movies. All music heard in podcast can be found on Bensound.com and Incompetech.com.
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THE POLLS WEREN'T WRONG with Carl Allen: Understanding How Polls Work and Fixing the Flaws in Interpreting Poll Data
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“The polls were wrong!” “My guy was down by 6 and he won!” Yeah, yeah, we’ve been hearing these jabs for years. So how can anyone say, “The polls weren’t wrong”? In this episode, we dive into all that and more! We're on Patreon! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion It would mean so much if you could leave us a review: htt…
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“HOW CAN ANYONE THINK THAT?” “What person with a brain would actually think that way?” Many of us have heard folks say this out of exasperation. Let’s face it, many of us have thought this way. And if it’s not said out loud, it’s the subtext of too many encounters we have with people that occupy different 'epistemological bubbles.' We're on Patreon…
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SPECIAL: "They're eating the DAWGS!" - Debate Analysis Cross-Over with Faithful Politics Host Will Wright
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So who won the debate? And will it matter? We're on Patreon! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion It would mean so much if you could leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics In this special cross-over episode with our pal Will Wright of the Faithful Politics Podcast, we discuss our impressions of t…
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In this episode, Bryant Wright and Clay Smith discuss the challenges and opportunities of leading a church through generational transitions. They explore the importance of honoring predecessors, building strong teams, and engaging the next generation with an authentic and challenging faith. The Pastor's Lab Podcast is hosted by Dr. Ronnie Parrott. …
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Had a good conversation with a Trump supporter. No, really.
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Is it possible to have a healthy conversation with someone who's voting differently than we are? Who has a very different interpretation of key events than we do? Who has different concerns than we do? Yeah, it is possible. And here's a conversation where we give it a whirl. We're on Patreon! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/politicsandr…
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Reed Galen: Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project; Pro-Democracy Activist with The Union; and Author - Podcaster at The Home Front
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Bottom line: What's at stake in the 2024 U.S. election? And what does the pro-democracy coalition have to do to win? We're on Patreon! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion It would mean so much if you could leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics In this episode, Reed Galen, co-founder of the Linc…
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ICYMI: David French, Opinion columnist with the New York Times on faith, family, Constitutional law and religion in America
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What's it like to get pounded by folks who passionately object to one's theological orthodoxy and political conservatism? And then to get mercilessly attacked for speaking out against the hypocrisy being exhibited by other supposed conservatives? We're on Patreon! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion It would mean so much…
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Ronnie Nathan (aka Corey's dad) on the 2024 election, what's at stake and trusting God through it all
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Ask an old Jewish guy from Brooklyn a question, and he's sure to answer with another question, a bissle of "on the one hand... but on the other hand..." and a megillah that involves a whole lot of talking over each other! We're on Patreon! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion It would mean so much if you could leave us a …
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A Tale of 2 Conventions and the State of the 2024 Race
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Will the worship of Trump and further consolidation of the MAGA base be a winning strategy? Or will themes like joy, freedom, patriotism and the strategy of expanding the coalition lift the Democrats to victory? We're on Patreon! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion It would mean so much if you could leave us a review: ht…
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In this episode of the Pastors Lab podcast, Ronnie Parrott and Dr. Josh Powell chat with Dean Inserra about the crucial role of being deeply rooted in your local community and the significance of church planting. Dean also discusses his books, including The Unsaved Christian and Getting Over Yourself, which tackle cultural Christianity and personal…
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Adam Kinzinger, COUNTRY FIRST, former U.S. Congressman (R, IL)
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After former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger delivered a kick-ass primetime speech at the Democratic National Convention, we thought it would be good to re-boot our conversation with him here. We're on Patreon! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion It would mean so much if you could leave us a review: https://ratethi…
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Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer-prize winning historian on AUTOCRACY, INC.: THE DICTATORS WHO WANT TO RUN THE WORLD
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In the 20th Century, we had Cold War adversaries. In the early 2000s, George W. Bush talked about the Axis of Evil. But are those frameworks the most accurate way to understand the forces attempting to undermine not just democratic nations but democratic ideas? And to what degree have these antagonists - those that are fundamentally opposed to our …
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Lisa Sharon Harper (Part 2 of 2), Evangelicals for Harris
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How will the 2024 election be won? Who are the key voters who will decide this election? (And these were the softball questions we tackled!) This is part 2 of our convo with Lisa Sharon Harper of Freedom Road. Since we sat down for this discussion, Lisa was invited by Evangelicals for Harris to participate in the Democratic National Convention in C…
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Lisa Sharon Harper (Part 1 of 2), Evangelicals for Harris
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How does our faith journey affect our politics? Or to what degree have our politics shaped our religious identity? Hard questions. But in this election season, these are questions that need to be explored. *Special note: Since we recorded this conversation, Lisa Sharon Harper has been invited to join Evangelicals for Harris and will be attending th…
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In this podcast episode, Clint Presley, senior pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and newly elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses his journey in church leadership, the importance of expository preaching, church revitalization, and his plans for the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention. The Pastor's Lab Podcast is hosted by…
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Tom Nichols on Harris-Walz vs. Trump-Vance... and as a special bonus, some Robert DeNiro Jeopardy!
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Let's talk candidly about why Gov. Josh Shapiro of PA wasn't chosen as Kamala Harris's running mate. Let's also assess the merits and potential drawbacks of Gov. Tim Walz of MN as the Democratic VP candidate. Oh, and while we're at it, how's that J.D. Vance pick working out for the Trump campaign? We're joined by Tom Nichols, staff writer at The At…
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All the News That's Fit to Pod - The "Regular Guys Like Me" Edition with Eddie Nathan
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We'll be doing more of these "all the news that's fit to pod" episodes through the election (and possibly beyond). This is the "regular guys like me" edition with, brother of the pod, Eddie Nathan! After some introductions, we dive right into VP Palooza, giving our prognostications and sharing thoughts on what qualifications are most important in c…
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State and Local Focus with Suzette Valladares: Frmr. Assemblywoman; State Senate Candidate; Special Needs & Early Learning Advocate
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Navigating Politics, Business, and Legacy with Suzette Valladares In this episode, a special joint broadcast of the Voices of Business: SCV and Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other, Suzette Valladares shares her personal journey from a background in the nonprofit sector to politics. We discuss the LOCAL Santa Clarita Valley commun…
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In this episode of the Pastors Lab podcast, Ronnie Parrott and Dr. Stephen Wade interview Dr. DJ Horton senior pastor of Church at The Mill, discussing his 20-year tenure, the value of hunting as a hobby for pastors, the impact of mentorship, the phases of his church's growth, his preaching routine, and the significance of sabbaticals for pastoral …
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Jon Rauch of The Atlantic and Brookings on Political Parties, Democracy and All the News That's Fit to Pod
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What are some of the weakest arguments against Kamala Harris's candidacy for president? As our brilliant guest Jonathan Rauch put it, "There's some really stupid sh!t." At the same time, there are some more justified concerns. Let's talk about all of it! We also get into rank prognostication on who the Democratic VP pick will be, as well as how we …
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Elizabeth Bruenig: Staff Writer at The Atlantic and Contributor to the Left, Right and Center radio show
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What does it mean to be a Christian Social Democrat? Can one be pro-life and align with the political left? How Christian is American Christendom or a Trumpified Evangelicalism? Has contemporary American Christendom shaken your own faith? We asked these questions and discussed a great deal more with the brilliant writer, Elizabeth Bruenig. (Please …
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Steven Brill on THE DEATH OF TRUTH - “...(an) examination of two of the central dilemmas of our time—what is truth and how to find it”
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"...How Social Media and the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen and Demagogues the Weapons They Needed to Destroy Trust and Polarize the World--And What We Can Do" We're on Patreon! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion It would mean so much if you could leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics In thi…
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News Roundup with Will Wright: Assassination Attempt; VP Pick; Dismissal of Documents Case; to Biden or Not to Biden; and “STFU" IS NOT THE ANSWER!
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There's so much happening in the news right now. We thought it'd be a good idea to get together with our pal Will Wright from the Faithful Politics podcast to think through some of the most relevant news stories from the last few days. The topics we discuss include: The attempted assassination of former President Trump The pick of Senator J.D. Vanc…
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In this episode of the Pastor's Lab podcast, Ronnie Parrott, Dr. Michael Criner, and guest Josh Powell discuss the challenges and strategies for revitalizing legacy churches by balancing tradition with innovation, building relationships within the congregation, and making strategic changes to create a welcoming environment. The Pastor's Lab Podcast…
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Comments on the Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump
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The events of July 13, 2024 underscore the central question we've been asking on this program: How can we do better at talking about politics and religion without killing each other or is it even possible? In this special edition, we provide comments by several prior guests of TP&R as well as a number of other leaders from both parties. We included…
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David French, Opinion columnist with the New York Times on faith, family, Constitutional law and religion in America
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What's it like to get pounded by folks who passionately object to one's theological orthodoxy and political conservatism? And then to get mercilessly attacked for speaking out against the hypocrisy being exhibited by other supposed conservatives? We're on Patreon! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion It would mean so much…
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(Best of) Monica Guzman: How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
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This is a conversation with Mónica Guzmán from almost 2 years ago right after her book, I NEVER THOUGHT OF IT THAT WAY, came out. Moni is on the front lines of addressing the problem of polarization and helping people bridge the political divide in their everyday lives. Everything we discussed is even more pressing today than when we first talked. …
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Being Anti-Trump BECAUSE I'm a Christian (ICYMI)
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ICYMI... Let's talk about the words, actions and character of Donald J. Trump in light of what the Bible says about virtue and vice. But instead of starting with our political preferences and prejudices and THEN backing shards of Scripture into what we want, what if we started with what the Bible actually says FIRST? Then we can more earnestly reck…
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