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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. 🎙️💡…

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Kingdom Builders #11 | How to Grow in Faith w/ Byron Ellis 51:02

hace 5 días51:02

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Spiritual growth doesn't happen by accident–it takes action! In this message, we explore three key steps to deepen your faith: Own It, Remember It, and Live It. Faith requires obedience, so what's one step you can take this week to grow In your faith?

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Kingdom Builders #10 | Vision Sunday: Rise and Build w/ Byron Ellis 1:01:05

hace 13 días1:01:05

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Redemption Church is a generous church. Generosity is one of our core values. We believe generosity is fuel for ministry. We believe generosity is not about money, but about what God can do when we are faithful with our finances. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives us a transparent sneak peak into our new generosity campaign. He details how the generosity of people helps the church, the community and the world. When we give, we grow. By the grace of God, Redemption Church has grown and is still growing.…

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Kingdom Builders # 9| Is Revival Still Possible? w/ Byron Ellis 55:48

hace 20 días55:48

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When revival happens, the doors open to experience life change through Jesus. Pastor Byron walks us through how to be prepared for a revival of the LORD to occur, so that as a church, we can be ready as we work with God to build His Kingdom. By being reminded of the joy received at the moment of salvation, this encourages us to also remember that "the joy of the Lord is my strength" [Nehemiah 8:10] as we do life.…

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Set Free Live Free #3 | Overcoming The Victims' Mindset w/ Tara Marshall 30:23

hace 21 días30:23

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Feeling defeated by life's challenges is a normal human response. As we get to know the LORD more and as He guides us in faith, we find refuge and restoration that lasts. What happens when we don't fully receive the peace and freedom that the LORD gifts to us because of the way we view our challenges? Tara Marshall guides us through breaking free from a victims' mindset by looking to the LORD's truth--of who He is and who He says we are.…

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Kingdom Builders #8 | Three Keys To Building The Kingdom w/ Byron Ellis 59:09

hace 27 días59:09

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As long as there is breath in our lungs, there is work for us to do, people for us to reach and a kingdom for us to take part in building. When it comes to building the Kingdom of God, everyone has a part to play. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives us three practical keys to building the kingdom. As we read through Nehemiah, we find that the wall gets completed, but that's when God was just getting started. Just like the wall, our buildings are just tools. We are the church, and we have work to do.…

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Kingdom Builders #7 | When You Feel Like Giving Up w/ Byron Ellis 45:50

hace 5 weeks45:50

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God places a calling on people's lives and a burden in their hearts to advance his kingdom. Just as our God has plans for us, so does our enemy. If the enemy can't distract you, he'll try to discourage you from fulfilling the calling God has on your life. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives three pieces of advice for when we feel like giving up. No matter where you are in life, you can be a Kingdom Builder. Everyday is a choice to choose faith over fear.…

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Kingdom Builders #6 | The Generous Life w/ Byron Ellis 41:43

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What does it mean to be generous? Pastor Byron Ellis dives into the biblical meaning of generosity as we continue the Kingdom Builders series through the book of Nehemiah. By exploring Nehemiah's heart posture of generosity and that of the One who has been the most generous through the ages, the LORD, we reflect on how to develop this spiritual discipline.…

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Kingdom Builders #5 | How To Stop A Move Of God w/ Byron Ellis 54:35

hace 7 weeks54:35

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We are often waiting for a move of God. Sometimes, God is waiting for us to move to work through us. Pastor Byron Ellis continues the Kingdom Builders series by exposing four factors that can stop the move of God within a church. Of course, it doesn't stop there: we then walk through the gift that the Lord provides us to welcome and experience His revival. In recognizing and accepting the Lord's gift, we get to be active participants in building the kingdom of God as His church.…

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Kingdom Builders #4 | When The Enemy Attacks w/ Byron Ellis 55:04

hace 7 weeks55:04

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When walking with God, an attack from the enemy is not a matter of if but when. With every opportunity there is to make a difference in the Kingdom of God, there will also be resistance and opposition. We must not forget that as we work, we also war. In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis reveals five tactics the enemy uses and five spiritual weapons we need when facing these attacks. The devil is a cunning and ruthless adversary who comes to steal, kill and destroy. But take heart dear Christian, our God is for us, unbeatable, all powerful and victorious. In him, we don't fight for victory ... we fight from victory.…

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Set Free Live Free #2 | How To Get Over Being Offended w/ Lance Faulkner 28:15

hace 7 weeks28:15

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How dare they say that to you?! If that thought sounds familiar, then you're acquainted with the subtle sound of deep-rooted offense. When we hold on to offense and unforgiveness, we feed into stumbling blocks that keep us from the true freedom that God guides us through as we grow in discipleship. Pastor Lance Faulkner walks us through understanding offense and how to "Set Free and Live Free" with Jesus Christ. "Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense," Proverbs 19:11.…

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Small Groups | You Are Made For More w/ Ethan Berwick 39:49

hace 8 weeks39:49

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The Creator of all things made us on purpose and for a purpose. If you believe everything in the bible is true, you must believe that all things (including us) were made by Him and for Him. Much of what we are created to do, we are created to do together in community. In this sermon, Ethan Berwick goes into great detail about how God created us for community, discipleship and multiplication. Included in Ethan's message is a call to action to do life with other believers. For alone, you may be able to go fast; but together, you will be able to go far.…

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Kingdom Builders #3 | You Can Make A Difference w/ Byron Ellis 50:12

hace 10 weeks50:12

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The Lord's way is not like the world's way, and for that we are blessed. The world may say you need money and status to make a difference, but the God of the all things says He can use us right were we are. The world says serving should be beneath us. The creator of all things says, "The greatest among you shall be your servant." In this sermon, Pastor Byron Ellis gives us three reasons on why we should serve. The world may say our lives should be used building our own kingdoms and storing riches. But, who are we to take that stance when even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many.…

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Kingdom Builders #2 | Do You Have the Faith It Takes?! w/ Byron Ellis 51:13

hace 11 weeks51:13

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Do you feel like you have a calling from God but aren't sure how to pursue it? You will certainly need faith to see whatever it is God has planned for you to the end. In this sermon, Pastor Byron expounds on four things you need faith to do not only when pursuing your calling, but also when going through every day life. But take heart, building faith takes time. We want to be in His will and His timing. In the waiting, as God is building us up, we must remember that patience to us is preparation to God.…

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Kingdom Builders #1 | Are You Called To Be A Kingdom Builder? w/ Byron Ellis 46:01

hace 12 weeks46:01

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We were all created on purpose and for a purpose. God did not form us in our mother’s wombs to then leave us aimlessly living life. He created us with intent and with a calling that will aid in building His kingdom … a calling that grows eternal fruits. In this sermon, Pastor Byron gives us three keys to help determine our calling. Take heart, God can use anyone! We know because we see it in his word, God often uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.…

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Set Free Live Free #1 | Finding True Freedom in Christ w/ Byron Ellis 40:48

hace 12 weeks40:48