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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. 🎙️💡…
“Together in Dating (pt 1)” Song of Solomon 8:7-8, Galatians 5:1, 13
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This week in our relationships series we start our discussion on a biblically wise way to date.
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This week in our relationships series we start our discussion on a biblically wise way to date.
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1 13 Rules for Life: Rule #9 Get off the sidelines. (Matt. 9:35-38) 32:14
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This week we looked at Jesus’ call to the missions field. His heart for the lost animates His mission, and He desires disciples, not fans.

1 13 Rules for Life: Rule #8 Your need is your superpower. (Matt. 9:9-13) 33:28
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This week we look at how those who know they are like Tax-collectors are able to see the goodness of Jesus in a more clear way than someone who acts like a Pharisee.

1 13 Rules for Life: Rule #7 Take the Red Pill. (Matt. 8:28-34) 35:17
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This week we look at Jesus’ confrontation with two demon possessed men and some pigs.

1 13 Rules for Life: Rule #6 Pursue Wisdom Over Success (Matt. 7:24-29) 32:23
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This week we look at what Jesus means when he tells us to build on the rock and not the sand.

1 13 Rules for Life: Rule #5 Voice your needs. (Matt. 7:7-11) Guest Preacher- Aidan Creel 27:42
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This week Aidan looks at how our Father desires us to bring our every need to Him.

1 13 Rules for Life: Rule #4 Know your financial advisor. (Matt. 6:19-24) 34:47
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This week we dive into one of Jesus’ core teachings on how we are to relate to money.

1 13 Rules for Life: Rule #3 Keep Good Secrets (Matt. 6:1-6, 16-18) 28:59
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This week we look at Jesus’ teaching to do our righteousness in secret, and explore the good news of how our Father sees us in secret.

1 13 Rules for Life: Rule #2 Use a Map (Matt. 5:7-16) 34:38
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This week we look at the back half of the Beattiudes. Seeing how Jesus calls us on a costly road of discipleship headed towards Him.

1 13 Rules for Life: #1 Take Time to Journal (Matt. 5:1-6) 30:07
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We are starting our series on 13 core teachings of Jesus in the book of Matthew. Tonight we start with seeking to look at life honestly with the courage of the Gospel.

1 “Together In Church” Ephesians 2:19-22, 4:11-16 32:58
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Tonight we look at what God is up to in connecting us to His Church.

1 “Together In Sex” Genesis 1:27-28, 2:22-25, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 32:32
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This week we discuss Gods design for sex, how sin has led to sexual brokenness, and how God meets us in that brokenness.
Christianity stands unique to any religion, worldview, or philosophy in that its centered figure, Jesus Christ, died for his enemies. We look this week about what it means to take to heart Jesus’ radical command and compassion.

1 Guest Preacher Jeremy Britt “Together in Singleness” 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 17-28, 32-35 33:52
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Guest preacher Jeremy Britt from Lawndale Pres in Tupelo comes to talk to us about a Biblical framework for singleness.
This week we think through a biblical framework for marriage.

1 “Together in Dating (pt. 2)” Galatians 5:1,13 31:30
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This week we explore the what it looks like to date with both the freedom and responsibility that comes in the Gospel.
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