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1 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. 🎙️💡…
A Prophet In Pain - The Gospel of Mark
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(Mark 6:1-6) In todays passage of Mark's Gospel we encounter a bit of an awkward homecoming for Jesus. He returns to his hometown and amazement from those who knew Him growing up, only for that amazement to sour into offence. What is going on in this passage? Why doesn't it seem to fit with what we know of Mark's Gospel? Join us today as Gavin unpacks and explores why this event is part of Mark's Good News of Jesus, and what it means for us.
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(Mark 6:1-6) In todays passage of Mark's Gospel we encounter a bit of an awkward homecoming for Jesus. He returns to his hometown and amazement from those who knew Him growing up, only for that amazement to sour into offence. What is going on in this passage? Why doesn't it seem to fit with what we know of Mark's Gospel? Join us today as Gavin unpacks and explores why this event is part of Mark's Good News of Jesus, and what it means for us.
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1 It All Starts With Pain - Rebuilding: Lessons from Nehemiah 33:02
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(Nehemiah 1) As we begin our journey considering Nehemiah's story and what God is prompting us to consider rebuilding, we look at chapter 1. Here Nehemiah is hurting and broken, and we learn the important lesson that when rebuilding is coming, we need to start by feeling the pain of loss. Join us as Gavin unpacks this challenging and important lesson for us today.…

1 Check Yourself - Pursuing Peace: The Redemption of Conflict 32:34
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(Matt 7:1-5) Today Iain picks up our series conflict. As we look at the next part of this practical series for how to redeem conflict and glorify God we turn to Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount about needing to reflect on our own role in the conflict. Join us as we unpack Jesus' words encouraging us to check ourselves as we prepare for conflict.…
(Mark 8:34-9:1) As we continue exploring Mark's Gospel, Jesus takes the opportunity to turn his teaching moment with Peter into some important lessons for the whole crowd of people following Him. Jesus shares what it means, and what it costs to be His disciple - the same cost and meaning as for us today. Join us as Iain unpacks and considers Jesus' challenging words in this passage.…
(Mark 8:27-33) As Jesus and His disciples continue on their ministry; Jesus takes the opportunity to help them pause and reflect on what they have seen and experienced. The question he asks - Who Do You Say I Am? Peter's answer - You are the Messiah! Join us today as Iain unpacks how the difference between what Peter saw the Messiah as, and the truth of who Jesus is caused tension, as we reflect on our own blindspots.…
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1 Pursuing The Birthright - Clasping The Heel: A Desire For More 30:37
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(Genesis 25:19-34) As we begin this new series looking at the story of Jacob and his mindset of pursuit, we see 2 very different brothers in Jacob and Esau. While Jacob is not necessarily the example for us to follow, he does give us glimpses into what it means to desire more of the things of God. Join us as Gavin introduces us to, and explores these 2 brothers and their different mindsets.…

1 Fruit of Faithfulness: Focus Week 2025 - Various 31:22
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(John 15:5-17) As we come to our Focus Week for this year the question that often gets asked; How is Church Going? While that can seem like an easy question to answer, how we answer it reveals what we value and think is important to measure. As Gavin looks at Jesus' words in John 15 there is a challenge to re-focus on the things that are truly important. Join us as we re-focus in preparation for the year ahead.…
(Mark 8:1-21) This morning as we continue our journey through Mark's Gospel we come to 3 situations that could easily be considered separately, and yet Jesus is using all 3 of them to help share the same important truth. Join us as Gavin unpacks the Feeding of the 4,000; The Demand for a Sign and Jesus' warning of the yeast of the Pharisees and the lesson about who Jesus is in all of these events.…

1 Invitation to Question - Mountains of Meeting 34:14
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(Mark 9:2-13) In the final sermon of our Mountains of Meeting series (and a sneaky peek ahead for our Gospel of Mark series) Iain takes the opportunity to look at the incredible moment of Jesus revealing Himself to His disciples on Mount Tabor with the Transfiguration. Here in this beautiful moment of Jesus inviting Peter, James and John to know Him more, there is also some discomfort and uncertainty. Join us as Iain unpacks the beautiful invitation to question and discomfort as we get to know Jesus more.…

1 An Anchor For Our Souls: Who Jesus Is - The Gospel of Mark 23:20
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(Mark 7:31-37) As we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark we come to a passage that could just be a simple example of Jesus healing someone. Yet when we pause and consider the WAYS, WORKS and WORDS of Jesus we encounter something more in this passage. Join us as Megan shows us how this passage reveals to us more about who Jesus is, and the way He cares for us.…
(1 Kings 18:41-46) As we continue to explore the Mountains of Meeting - Those places and spaces where God meets with people in the Biblical narrative, we come to Mount Carmel and Elijah. While we might immediately think of the showdown against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, there is another meeting with God in Elijah's life that speaks to what God is wanting to do in us. Join us tonight as Gavin unpacks Elijah's experience on a mountain of meeting.…

1 The Opportunities of Conflict - Pursuing Peace: The Redemption of Conflict 30:48
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(1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1) Today we begin to explore a new series that will continue throughout 2025. We are looking at what does it mean for us to be the Peace Makers that Jesus invites us to be? In this first message, Iain takes the opportunity to provide a different way of looking at conflict. Rather than seeing it as something to avoid, or a contest to be won, what if we saw it as a series of opportunities to grow closer to God?…

1 Making Time To Meet With God - Mountains of Meeting 27:45
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(Exodus 19:1-25) As Philip continues our series looking at those experiences of mountain top places with God, we encounter a very famous mountain in the Biblical narrative - Mount Sinai and Moses' encounters with God on the mountain. Join us tonight as Philip unpacks the significance of what we can learn from Moses' encounters with God on Mount Sinai…
(Mark 7:24-30) As we continue our journey through the book of Mark, looking at the Works, Words and Ways of Jesus, Gavin considers the story of a Greek woman, desperate and hungry for what Jesus had to offer. So much so she would describe herself as a dog! Here we are challenged to consider, do we have humility and hunger in our requests to God?…

1 Radical Obedience Meets Perfect Provision - Mountains of Meeting 36:50
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(Genesis 22:1-14) Today Simon takes the opportunity to launch our new series on the Mountains of Meeting by talking about an important mountain in the Biblical story - Mount Moriah. The place where Abraham is called by God to go and demonstrate his trust in God. Join us as Simon shares about God's provision and our obedience.…
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(Mark 7:1-23) The Pharisees aren't happy that Jesus' disciples don't wash their hand before eating - but Jesus wants to teach them something about how tradition can get in the way of love.
(Psalm 8, 6, 3, 10, Psalm 137) Mike looks at the truth of how do we engage with the Psalms when we are not a poetry person? Mike explores how the Psalms give us words to express what is inside, and that their power comes from the emotional honesty they express to God.
(Luke 17:11-19) This week Gavin encourages us to consider how core thankfulness is to our experience of God, and challenges us to be the one rather than the nine.
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1 What Are You Waiting For? Christmas Day 2024 - Christmas 2024 21:58
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(Luke 2:25-33) We are all waiting for something. This Christmas Iain takes the opportunity to unpack Luke 2:25-33 and the story of Simon who was waiting for the consolation of Israel. Waiting for Jesus. Here we have the opportunity to see that Jesus is the one we are all waiting for.
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(Luke 2:8-12; 15-20) As we continue our Christmas series Iain takes the opportunity to look at the Christmas story and the shepherds. Specifically today we take the opportunity to ask the question; What do the shepherds teach us about hope? Join us as we are reminded of some amazing truths that God reveals through the Shepherds.…
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(Luke 2:8-15) This week as we begin our Christmas series Gavin takes the opportunity to ask the question - Who or what are the angels? As we unpack what angels are, we see that these messengers are still being used by God today to help us. Come and join us as we prepare to celebrate Christmas, worshipping Jesus, the greatest gift from God.…
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1 The Magi Come In Search Of A New Born King - Christmas 2024 32:14
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(Matthew 2:1-15) As we continue preparing for Christmas, Philip takes the opportunity to unpack some truths and myths about the Wise men who visited Jesus. While this is a story that is well known to many, there are so many extra details involved, and yet the truth of the story is an incredible reminder of God's goodness and faithfulness over many years.…
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1 Understanding The Loaves - The Gospel of Mark 38:55
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(Mark 6:45-54) After the miraculous event of the Feeding of the 5,000, Jesus sends His disciples in a boat across the Sea of Galilee. While we would normally focus on the miracle of Jesus walking on water to rejoin the disciples - there is actually something else going on here as the Disciples were amazed because they didn't understand the loaves. Join us as Gavin unpacks this passage, looks at some of the questions and strange parts and considers, what is the lesson of the loaves?…
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1 Unexpected Connections - Deep Truths: Romans 34:44
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(Romans 16:1-19) As we come to our final message in our series on the Deep Truths in the book of Romans - Iain takes the opportunity to look at a passage that most of us would probably skip over. A list of names and people who have no connection to us. And yet these names also remind us of some important truths for who we are as the Church. Join us as Iain unpacks what these truths are.…
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1 When What We Can Offer Is Small - The Gospel of Mark 29:40
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(Mark 6:30-44) In today's passage we see Jesus and His disciples seeking to head away from the crowd for a break, but the crowd have other plans! Desperate to hear and see what Jesus is doing they forget to bring any food with them! Join us as Dave unpacks what Jesus can do when all we have to offer is something that seems inadequate for the problem, and a beautiful reminder of who Jesus is.…
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(Romans 15:14-33) As we approach the end of the book of Romans Paul is beginning to wrap up this letter, encouraging the believers in Rome while also sharing about the apostolic gift. Tonight Gavin unpacks what the apostolic gifting is, how it looks like when expressed maturely and why it is important to have this gift expressed in the Church.…
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1 Jesus, John The Baptist and Some Perspective - The Gospel of Mark 40:01
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(Mark 6:14-29) As we continue our journey through Mark's Gospel we come to what appears to be a strange tangent... Here we find out about a situation involving John the Baptist and Herod. Why would Mark leave what was happening with Jesus to share this with us? Simon takes the opportunity to remind us of the big picture of God's Kingdom at work in Mark's Gospel, and then reminds us of the key question - Who is Jesus?…
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1 A Family With Unity, Joy and Peace - Deep Truths: Romans 21:53
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(Romans 15:1-13) As we enter the final few chapters of the book of Romans, Paul is taking the opportunity to tie the truths he has been sharing with the believers in Rome together and helping them to understanding the unity that is present in diversity within the Church. Join us tonight as Megan unpacks some of these truths and what they mean for us.…
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(Mark 6:7-13) As we continue engaging with Mark's Gospel we see Jesus truly living out his title of Teacher. More than just giving wisdom to crowds, Jesus has been training, preparing and teaching His disciples. Today He sends them out to experience this ministry themselves in a safe way and the principles in which He sends them apply to us as well today. Today Iain unpacks what lessons we can learn from the Teacher Jesus as he sets his disciples up to succeed.…
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1 Psalms - An Emotionally Honest Communication 18:07
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(Psalm 8, 6, 3, 10, Psalm 137) Tonight as we continue our series A Psalm to Remember, Mike looks at the truth of how do we engage with the Psalms when we are not a poetry person? Mike explores how the Psalms give us words to express what is inside, and that their power comes from the emotional honesty they express to God.…
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