Christian Civics Podcast

Christian Civics Podcast

Exploring how the gospel empowers us to think, speak and act differently in the public square. The Christian Civics Podcast features commentary, interviews, prayers and class excerpts exploring how we can respond to the civic and political turmoil around us with visible faithfulness. The decisions we make about how to handle our earthly citizenship are an important part of our Christian discipleship. The Center for Christian Civics empowers local churches to be communities where people train one another to shine like lamps on stands--all across the political spectrum!

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September 16, 2026 • 32 mins

Dr. Vince Bacote stops by the podcast to discuss the relationship between our ethics and our beliefs about the end times, how to stop over-thinking our faith, and his new documentary on the contributions, challenges and testimonies of black evangelicals. 

Join Dr. Bacote on October 3 in Washington, DC, for a special screening of his documentary and Q&A, hosted by the Center for Christian Civics.

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For nearly a decade, Julie Roys' name has been synonymous with sharing stories that make the church look bad. But her commitment to covering abuse and corruption in evangelical institutions proceeds from her own (politically and theologically conservative) evangelical faith. Earlier this year, she joined us for a conversation about the nature and history of her work, the new life she has seen blossom in victims of abuse, and her ow...

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Esteemed author Dr. David Koyzis discusses the nature of idolatry, why conservatives are really liberals, and his new book on citizenship.Esteemed author Dr. David Koyzis discusses the nature of idolatry, why conservatives are really liberals, and his new book on citizenship.

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Political Visions and Illusions: A Survey & Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies by David Koyzis

Citizenship without Illusions: A Chri...

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Keesha Ceran and Garret Losty, who will be facilitating our upcoming workshop on Talking with Loved Ones About Race, drop in to share why we should stop avoiding conversations about race, and how leaning into them can help the church grow spiritually. Register for the February 22 workshop at christiancivics.org
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A Christian satirist joins us for a conversation about faith, truth and fake news. Shownotes—including links, videos and slides—can be found throughout the episode transcript at christiancivics.org. Visit christiancivics.org/upcoming-events to register for our next two events: Christian Civics Foundations (beginning January 6) or Talking With Loved Ones About Race (February 22).
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Christian Civics Advisory Council Chair Ben O'Dell joins us for a discussion about one of his favorite books, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes," by E. Randalph Richards and Richard James. You can pick up a copy of the book here: https://amzn.to/2YeOWar Register for the next Christian Civics Foundations cohort: https://www.christiancivics.org/upcoming-events/foundations-winter-22 Visit our website for shownotes, tran...
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October 9, 2021 • 16 mins
Using one word for five different concepts is confusing at the best of time, but when that one word is controversial and emotionally charged, it makes acting with patience and wisdom even more difficult. Before we launch Christian Civics Foundations, our Executive Director thought it would be helpful to take a few minutes to examine a few very different things we might mean when we use the word "politics." Sign up for Christian C...
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September 30, 2021 • 37 mins
Dr. Doug Trick of the Canada Institute of Linguistics joins us this week to talk about how translating the Bible changes the way he thinks about not just evangelism and discipleship, but communication in general. Our host reflects on Dr. Trick's experiences and an old episode of "Doctor Who" to draw some conclusions about how we can argue more healthfully in the church. Visit christiancivics.org for show notes, including more info...
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September 15, 2021 • 38 mins
You see your elected officials in public, but that doesn't really help you get to know everything that goes on behind the scenes to keep a government running. This week, we welcome Evan Dame, town council member in the city of North Brentwood, Maryland, as he shares the challenges that caught him off guard and the way his church life helps him serve his neighbors well.
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September 8, 2021 • 13 mins
Why do people who share our faith not share our politics? Is it because they're stupid? Wrong? Malicious? Liars? In this excerpt from a 2020 Christian Civics class, we cover why it's not helpful to jump straight to those conclusions, and start looking at a few alternatives that are less dramatic but more useful.
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August 30, 2021 • 21 mins
This week, we welcome three guests to lead us in prayer for the horrific and deteriorating situation on the ground in Afghanistan. David Shedd, Stephen Rodriguez and Brian O'Day draw on their decades of experience in international intelligence, national defense, and military ministry to provide us with ways to approach God in the midst of this fallout.
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At the beginning of 2018, Executive Director Rick Barry sat down with Bill Henson of Posture Shift Ministries (formerly called Lead Them Home) to discuss losing cultural power, grieving alongside the grieving and whether we should think of the US as a Christian nation. Those topics have only become more relevant in the three years since the episode aired. So this week, we re-visit those topics with the expanded cut of that 2018 i...
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July 28, 2021 • 36 mins
How can a professional recruiter help us think differently about voting faithfully? This week, we welcome Sandra George, an HR professional with over 15 years of experience helping a range of different companies find the right people for the right jobs. Rick Barry talks with Sandra about what goes into making a hiring decision, and what we might get distracted by if we don't have people watching our backs. Introduction: My Favori...
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The things we consider to be "prophetic" shape both the way we present our faith to other people and the kinds of behaviors we reward in our brothers and sisters. Our Executive Director offers a brief reflection on how the biblical prophets may challenge our understanding of what prophets are actually supposed to do. Visit christiancivics.org for a transcript, action item and more.
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In the spring of last year, at the very start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we talked with Heather Rice-Minus of Prison Fellowship to discuss how they were responding to the pandemic. A year later, we welcome Heather back to talk about the long-term changes COVID has introduced to the ways the Prison Fellowship team does their work. Interview (01:37) Reflection (26:28) Prayer (31:35)
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July 7, 2021 • 21 mins
How does one Christian Civics leader talk about important topics online without losing patience or hope?
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This week, we share a conversation from May of this year with leaders of a Texas church that was serving as a distribution site for the COVID-19 vaccine. They discussed the history of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX; how the church's relationship to its mission field has changed over the years; and how making the COVID-19 vaccine available to their neighbors fits in with their vision for ministry and servic...
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To kick off a new season, our Executive Director reflects on whether becoming a Christian means ceasing to be anything and everything else.
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January 9, 2021 • 35 mins
Rev. Charles Garriott joins us to share his experience caring for people in the aftermath of violence. This is a must-listen for any ministry leader who isn't sure how to react to this week's attack on the US Capitol!
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November 6, 2020 • 25 mins
We close out our mini-series on the scariest passages of the gospel with a look at why bearing fruit and fitting the description of a Christian isn't enough.
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