Highest Power: Church + State
Baptist News Global
A podcast from Baptist News Global examining the intersection of faith and politics at the highest levels of power. Hosted by Rick Pidcock.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 39min
Ep94: How Patriarchal Pastors (Like Those at Cities Church) Use Theology to Sacralize Violence Against Women and Minorities
A sharp look at how certain conservative theological teachings are used to justify control and silence. Short takes on two strains of sexism in evangelicalism and how theology can hide harm. Stories about prayer politics, dangerous counsel that pressures women to endure abuse, and protests confronting church power.
Jan 19, 2026 • 35min
Ep93: How White Congregations Can Listen to and Learn from Marginalized Communities, with Braxton Wade
In this discussion, Braxton Wade, a Clemens Fellow with Baptist News Global, shares his insights on race, justice, and faith. He opens up about the parallels between white church dynamics and national power structures. Wade highlights the impact of white supremacy within church life and shares positive examples of white congregations that actively listen and engage with marginalized voices. He emphasizes the importance of centering dignity and communal values while offering lessons from MLK on hope and storytelling, pushing back against tokenism in observances.
Jan 15, 2026 • 20min
Ep92: ICE is Building Warehouses to Store and Ship Humans like Amazon Prime Packages, with Mara Richards Bim
Thursday, January 15, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
Jan 12, 2026 • 25min
Ep91: ICE Agents are Getting Angry, Reckless, and Violent Over Feeling Disrespected
Monday, January 12, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
Jan 8, 2026 • 30min
Ep90: The Killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE Agent in Minnesota, with Martha Bardwell
Thursday, January 8, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
Jan 5, 2026 • 27min
Ep89: How Trump's Kidnapping of Maduro and Attacks on Venezuela Compare to the Colonizing Doctrine of Discovery
Monday, January 5, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
Jan 2, 2026 • 17min
Ep88: Making All Things New
Friday, January 2, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
Dec 29, 2025 • 18min
Ep87: BNG's Three Podcasts & What We Covered in Them in 2025
Monday, December 29, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
Dec 26, 2025 • 25min
Ep86: How the Incarnation Informs Conversations about Salvation & Sexuality
Friday, December 26, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
Dec 22, 2025 • 13min
Ep85: The Willful Ignorance of Our "Christian Nation" Claims & the Violence They Cover Up
Monday, December 22, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
