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. 🎙️💡…
Scripture describes many unique and profound accounts of people like us who found all they needed at the feet of Jesus. Elizabeth brings fresh insight to this common phrase "At the Feet of Jesus."
Johnny and Elizabeth discuss lessons we can all learn from the issues surrounding victims of sexual and spiritual abuse from clergy in the Church. Sharing from their own past experiences and in the context of recent events out of IHOPKC, they share compassionate insight and encouragement for many affected by similar situations. To find out more about the specifics of the IHOPKC abuse read The Roy’s Report at JulieRoys.com You can also follow Blaise and Christina Foret’s podcast on YouTube by searching Wake Up and Win Another important article interviewing a victim by searching online: https://amp.kansascity.com/news/local/article285203117.html To seek legal advice for clergy sexual abuse we recommend NetGrace.org Video statements from past leadership of IHOPKC can be found on YouTube by searching The Advocate Group…
In this candid interview, Elizabeth has a conversation with Shlomi Harazi, one of our favorite Jewish-Israeli tour guides, about his faith, family, and career in Israel. Shlomi was a guide on one of our recent R7 tours and we are pleased to share with you our direct connection to someone who can answer your questions about ancient Biblical sites in the Holy Land, as well as help you understand life in modern Israel. To connect with Shlomi, watch his content, and to support him in this difficult time in his nation you can visit Holyland.Community…
Elizabeth and longtime friend, Kamran Yaraei (a radically saved ex-Shiite Muslim), bring you in on their conversation about the Father—the One who invites us into the deeper places of His heart. Links: Kamran’s book Food for the Heart https://a.co/d/5SPWqFe Website: https://ksmovement.com/
Johnny and Elizabeth discuss lessons we can all learn from the issues surrounding victims of sexual and spiritual abuse from clergy in the Church. Sharing from their own past experiences and in the context of recent events out of IHOPKC, they share compassionate insight and encouragement for many affected by similar situations. To find out more about the specifics of the IHOPKC abuse read The Roy’s Report at JulieRoys.com You can also follow Blaise and Christina Foret’s podcast on YouTube by searching Wake Up and Win Another important article interviewing a victim by searching online: https://amp.kansascity.com/news/local/article285203117.html To seek legal advice for clergy sexual abuse we recommend NetGrace.org…
Continuing our short series with some questions from our adult kids, Johnny and Elizabeth are interviewed by their daughter, Grace Enlow. Women in ministry, biblical submission in marriage, and gender equality - this week's episode covers all that and more! link to the article mentioned: https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/papyri-women-and-word-meaning-new-testament/…
Meet Chikk! Creator of the Restore7 TV docuseries, "Still Living"... Two crashes collide in this 3-part documentary on one of the country's biggest and most celebrated Multi-Platinum K-Pop songwriters and artist, Rodnae "Chikk" Bell. Watch "Still Living" here: https://watch.restore7.tv/content/sc_50200_17054…
In today's Restore7 TV highlight, we are so excited to bring you The Israel Story: The Israel Story tells God’s story of hope and redemption for all mankind (the gospel) and the role that the Jewish people and the nation of Israel play in it. God is a communicator, and the Israel Story is the story that He is telling. Many people throughout history, who were able to experience and hear God’s story, told it and wrote it down. Others guarded over it, literally letter by letter so that it could be preserved for generations to come, for you and me. This story is found in the Bible. Central characters in the Bible story are the nation of Israel and the Jewish people, not just in the Old Testament, but in the New Testament too, not just in the past, but in the present and the future, as well. To understand The Story — God’s story as well as our story — we must understand the Israel story. That’s the objective. That’s what this study, our journey together, is all about. Watch The Israel Story on Restore7.TV at: https://watch.restore7.tv/content/sc_50200_17097…
On this episode of "Someone You Should Know" Johnny and Elizabeth interview their dear friends, Mark and Pam Walker, about a lifelong project of theirs... Over time Mark and Pam dreamed with Johnny and Elizabeth and a partnership began that only God could have given them. As friends and members of the Board of Directors of Restore7, the Enlows are pleased to publish and endorse Mark’s legacy book, “The Multiplication Factor” where he shares the story of how God positioned him and Pam to finance many Kingdom projects through Biblical principles and strategies. Their life is not only a testimony of what it can look like when we partner with God in business, but also in any area of life. We highly recommend you purchase the book at the link below. All proceeds from the sale of this book will go towards a very important branch of Restore7, Christian Center for Public Life. CCPL is a government leadership training program for Hispanic young adults based out of Washington, DC. https://restore7.org/sho/the-multiplication-factor…
Continuing our short series with some questions from our adult kids, Johnny and Elizabeth are interviewed by son-in-love Clay Mereness Enlow. Topics include daily disciplines of their spiritual lives and dealing with the trend of deconstructing faith in this generation.
In today's episode, Johnny interviews his niece Britt and her husband Taylor. Do you remember the Las Vegas shootout from a few years ago? Here is a face and heroic story from that day. This is a heartwarming testimony of a good Father and the birth of Liberty. We are also partnering with the Winstons and their online shop to offer you a limited edition—signed by Johnny—of the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights. Your purchase will not only keep these important documents in your homes for the generations to come, but also helps to fund the Christian Center for Public Life that Johnny and Elizabeth founded for training Hispanic government leaders. Purchase here: http://2ADaddy.org/shop…
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