

Faithful Politics
Faithful Politics Podcast
Dive into the profound world of Faithful Politics, a compelling podcast where the spheres of faith and politics converge in meaningful dialogues. Guided by Pastor Josh Burtram (Faithful Host) and Will Wright (Political Host), this unique platform invites listeners to delve into the complex impact of political choices on both the faithful and faithless.Join our hosts, Josh and Will, as they engage with world-renowned experts, scholars, theologians, politicians, journalists, and ordinary folks. Their objective? To deepen our collective understanding of the intersection between faith and politics.Faithful Politics sets itself apart by refusing to subscribe to any single political ideology or religious conviction. This approach is mirrored in the diverse backgrounds of our hosts. Will Wright, a disabled Veteran and African-Asian American, is a former atheist and a liberal progressive with a lifelong intrigue in politics. On the other hand, Josh Burtram, a Conservative Republican and devoted Pastor, brings a passion for theology that resonates throughout the discourse.Yet, in the face of their contrasting outlooks, Josh and Will display a remarkable ability to facilitate respectful and civil dialogue on challenging topics. This opens up a space where listeners of various political and religious leanings can find value and deepen their understanding.So, regardless if you're a Democrat or Republican, a believer or an atheist, we assure you that Faithful Politics has insightful conversations that will appeal to you and stimulate your intellectual curiosity. Come join us in this enthralling exploration of the intricate nexus of faith and politics. Add us to your regular podcast stream and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Let's navigate this fascinating realm together! Not Right. Not Left. UP.
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Oct 24, 2020 • 50min
Episode 23 - Constitutional Supremacist
Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comConstitutional Law Professor, Dr. Eric Berger joins Josh and Will on this week's episode of Faithful Politics. They discuss a wide range of topics ranging from Professor Berger's time clerking for Merrick Garland to the election and what role the Supreme Court may play. It was a very informative conversation that I think you will enjoy and hope you learn something from. References used in the podcast: "No to a constitutional convention", by Eric BergerSenate Republicans offer constitutional amendment to block Supreme Court PackingHouse Democrats to introduce new bill for Supreme Court term limitsProfessor Eric Berger Bio:Professor Eric Berger joined the faculty of Nebraska College of Law in 2007. He received his B.A. with Honors in History from Brown University, and his J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he was a Kent Scholar and an Articles Editor on the Columbia Law Review. After law school, Professor Berger clerked for the Honorable Merrick B. Garland on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He then practiced in Jenner & Block's Washington, D.C. office, where he worked on litigation in several state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the United States Supreme Court. Professor Berger's matters there included cases involving lethal injection, same-sex marriage, the detention of foreign nationals at Guantanamo Bay, and internet obscenity.Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Oct 17, 2020 • 1h 3min
Episode 22 - The Politics of Faith
Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comThis episode Will and Josh talk with Joy Qualls, Ph.D. She is a nationally recognized writer and speaker, and also serves as an Associate Professor and Dean of Communication Studies at Biola University. Her research focuses on religious and political rhetoric. This was an enlightening and informative talk that covers a wide range of different topics that seemed almost perfectly suited for this podcast's namesake. To learn more about Dr. Qualls, please visit her website: https://joyqualls.com/Also...If you'd like to purchase her book, "God Forgive Us For Being Women", you can go here: https://joyqualls.com/god-forgive-us-for-being-women/Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Oct 10, 2020 • 48min
Episode 21 - Don't "dis" my information
Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comJosh and Will talk with media literacy expert Tara Susman-Peña who works for a global nonprofit organization, called IREX, that is committed to global development and education. Tara brings her expertise in disinformation and the guys, especially Will, gets to nerd out a little with a person who understands the dangers that disinformation plays in our society. It's a fun, and very enlightening conversation that you will not want to miss.Bio:Tara Susman-Peña is a senior technical expert in IREX’s Center for Applied Learning and Impact and in the Information & Media practice.Tara provides technical expertise on media literacy, media development, and research across the IREX portfolio. Tara specializes in the role of media, information, and innovation in governance, development, and resilience. Her experience includes strategic planning, learning, human-centered research and design, impact, evaluation, and international development policy. Previously, she was a lecturer at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University. Previously, Tara worked in audience research at NPR, and in commercial market research and communications strategy. She has lived in Havana, Cuba, and is fluent in Spanish. Tara has an MA in sociocultural anthropology from Columbia University and a BA in religious studies from Yale University.Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Oct 3, 2020 • 42min
Episode 20 - "Chasing Amy" (Coney Barrett)
Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this week's episode, Josh and Will reminisce about the two old guys yelling at each other on a debate stage while socially distanced in front of Chris Wallace. Then the guys switch gears and do a deep dive to discuss the Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. *Note* This episode was recorded before the notification of President Trump testing positive for Coronavirus. Resources discussed/used in this episode:Who is Amy Coney BarrettPeople of PraiseConfirmation hearing in 2017 had three democrats vote for Amy Comey BarrettAmy has a big family!Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Sep 24, 2020 • 54min
Episode 19 - Electile Dysfunction
Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this latest episode Will comes back from his hiatus and he and Josh talk through coronavirus vaccinations, Trump's response, renegade baptist Pastor's and the ill-understood electoral process in America. Join us and subscribe! Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Sep 22, 2020 • 50min
Special Edition: Ruth or Dare
Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this special edition of Faithful Politics, Will speaks with Candice Coleman, where they reflect on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We reflect on the life and legacy of the notorious RBG, talk about some of her obstacles she has had to overcome to get where she was, and then discuss what comes next with her replacement. To learn more about Justice Ginsburg please visit the following links:The life and legacy of RBGTRIBUTE: THE LEGACY OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG AND WRP STAFFRuth Bader Ginsburg - National Women's Hall of FameSupport the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Sep 19, 2020 • 1h 10min
Episode 18 - Waxing Philosophic
Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this episode Josh interviews Professor Lawrence Cahoone, Professor of Philosophy at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Professor Cahoone holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Listen in as they talk through religious freedom, fascism, ANTIFA, and communism in America! You will not be disappointed! You can check out Professor Cahoone's page, with a list of his courses and books, here.Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Sep 14, 2020 • 31min
Episode 17 | The Dirty South
Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comWhat is so important about The South? Why is the south so "Republican"? How much is the Democrat Party of today like the Democrat Party of the past? Join us as Josh interviews Professor Edward L. Ayers as they discuss the history of the south and its affect on our lives today. Here's a list of some of Professor Ayers most recent books:The Thin Light of FreedomSouthern JourneyIn the Presence of Mine EnemiesSupport the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Aug 31, 2020 • 1h 14min
Episode 16 - Wait, You're going to vote for who?
Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comDoes the Bible give public policy? According to the Bible, when does life start for the fetus? Is religious freedom a biblical concept? Listen in as Josh interviews Professor Tremper Longman, III, Distinguished Scholar of Biblical Studies at Westmont University to help shed light on all of these questions, and more. Trust us when we say that the answers are not what you think.Biography/DetailsDr. Tremper Longman III graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, earned a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary, and completed a doctorate in ancient Near Eastern studies at Yale University. He served as the Robert H. Gundry professor of biblical studies at Westmont from 1998 until he retired in 2017. He continues to serve the college as a distinguished scholar of biblical studies. He has written or co-authored numerous scholarly articles and more than 20 books, including interdisciplinary works, books with psychologist Dan Allender, works on history and historiography, and textbooks for both seminary students a lay people. He is one of the main translators of the New Living Translation and has served as a consultant on other popular translations of the Bible including the Message, the New Century Version, and the Holman Standard Bible.https://www.westmont.edu/people/tremper-longman-iii-phdhttps://www.amazon.com/Bible-Ballot-Scripture-Political-Decisions/dp/0802877346/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GUYIEDHB5GS5&dchild=1&keywords=the+bible+and+the+ballot&qid=1598904035&sprefix=the+bible+and+the+ball%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com

Aug 18, 2020 • 52min
Episode 15 - American Slavery
Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this episode Josh interviews Dr. Richard Bell, Associate Professor of History at University of Maryland, College Park. Listen in as they discuss slavery from its beginning in the colonies to its modern day manifestations in the U.S. (and beyond), and the role religion played in both its rise and demise. You will be enlightened and challenged by this important conversation with one of the foremost experts in the field. You can check out Dr. Bell's newest book here. For more information about the topics covered today, please check out his course America's Long Struggle Against Slavery, through the Great Courses. Support the show🎧 Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, get in touch with the hosts, or suggest a future guest?👉 Visit our website: faithfulpoliticspodcast.com📚 Check out our Bookstore – Featuring titles from our amazing guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstore❤️ Support the show – Help us keep the conversation going:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPolitics📩 Reach out to us:Faithful Host, Josh Burtram: Josh@faithfulpolitics.comPolitical Host, Will Wright: Will@faithfulpolitics.com📱 Follow & connect with us:Twitter/X: @FaithfulPolitikInstagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcastLinkedIn: faithfulpolitics📰 Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes content:faithfulpolitics.substack.com


