The Church Politics Podcast

Corey Ruth, an Atlanta businessman and political commentator, and Jaha Howard, a former state senator and civic leader, discuss airport chaos from TSA funding fights. They debate the SAVE Act’s ID and verification rules. They also unpack reported Iran diplomacy and the political maneuvers shaping negotiations.

Jaha Howard, former state senator and pastor offering a faith-centered take on policy. Cory Ruth, businessman and Atlanta politico with conservative campaign experience. They tackle impeachment odds and midterm stakes. They debate U.S. strikes in Iran and whether America is sliding toward rogue-state behavior. They discuss Christians’ place in the Democratic Party and strategies for staying engaged.

Jaha Howard, state senator who provides legislative updates and policy perspective. They examine new claims tying US bioweapons programs to the Lyme outbreak. They probe how such revelations affect trust in institutions. Conversation also tackles partisan self-righteousness and Atlanta Hawks’ controversial partnership with a strip club.

Hosts debate the U.S. strike on Iran, questioning who pushed for action and whether it counts as regime change. They wrestle with AI’s workplace impact, from layoffs to retraining and regulation. They also discuss backlash over quoting Leviticus 19:34 and the dangers of politicizing scripture.

Discussion covers a new $409M forensic mental health hospital in Georgia and how deinstitutionalization made jails default care. Conversation highlights viral political remarks by Gavin Newsom in Atlanta and reactions from unexpected corners. The US Supreme Court's recent tariff decision and its limits on presidential power are also discussed.

A clarification of a recent interview and why it went sideways. A discussion of data on males competing in female sports and cited physiology research. Reflections on measured public leadership and the difference between civil rights and the sexual revolution. A reading criticizing church treatment of LGBT+ people and an appeal for compassionate outreach.

They dissect a social media post that dehumanizes the Obamas and trace its ties to historical racial tropes. They survey released Epstein documents and debate how elites evade accountability. They argue over whether empathy is real or has become performative in public life.

Yonathan Moya, an immigrant-born ministry leader who helps churches engage immigration issues, and Carl H. Nelson, a refugee and immigrant ministry advocate and nonprofit CEO, discuss ICE activity and enforcement in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities. They describe community fear, peaceful marches and confrontations, media narratives versus on-the-ground reality, and how local faith communities are responding and supporting affected families.

Jahar Howard, state senator known for thoughtful political analysis, joins to debate Trump's Minnesota outreach and shifts in immigration enforcement. They probe leadership fit and mixed messaging in the administration. They wrestle with how political identity tests Christian trust and worry about rising desperation and support for violence among educated Americans.

Jaha Howard, a Georgia State Senator and civic activist, teams up with Corey Ruth, a savvy businessman and consultant, to delve into how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would tackle today's challenges. They explore King's legacy, discussing the delicate balance of responsibility versus racism. The conversation pivots to crucial topics like the economic plight of communities, the pitfalls of social media outrage, and the need for constructive dialogue. They also touch on modern political tensions, including Trump's foreign policy maneuvers, emphasizing the lasting importance of hope and personal agency.