Does our faith shape our politics, or is politics shaping our faith? Justin Giboney is an attorney, a political strategist, and the co-founder and president of the AND Campaign. Rather than fighting over whether we should vote red or blue, Giboney believes Christians should use their influence to push both parties toward the love and truth of Christ. He talks with Skye about why that is more necessary and more challenging than ever. Also this week, a new book explores the intersection of white evangelicalism and masculinity leading the Holy Post crew to debate who’s less masculine—Phil or Skye? Plus, a South African couple has made an award-winning gin from elephant dung. Bottoms up!
Re the elephant dung gin: How do they not refer to the flavoring as buttanicals?
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I love it when you talk politics! I found my happy place yesterday swinging in a hammock and listening to back episodes. Now matter how old they are I find them to be completely relevant everyday. Thank you for your bold voices speaking truth about the current political and evangelical environment. I was ready to walk away from the evangelical tradition until I found your race video which led me to this podcast. It has given me so many things to think, write, pray and read about!
Your news of the butt segment was excellent and met the high standards I have come to expect for this segment. The fact that Christian and Skye are hearing about the news for the first time with us works well. It's fun to hear their reactions.
However, why do you use this same format for other discussions? It doesn't work well. When you discussed the article on Kristin Kobes Du Mez's new book, it seemed like Skye and Christian were hearing all of this for the first time. Skye was guessing what Du Mez probably meant and then reacting to that guess, and Christian thought Du Mez's approach was too simplistic. Take the 4 minutes to read the article! Please have…
I really appreciate the nuanced position that Giboney brings to the discussion. Thank you very much for his interview. Looking into his book now! Also - thanks so much for including the bonus content in the free version of the podcast.
My earliest religious memory is being eight years old and listening to my Sunday school teacher talk about ‘those darn heathens you can never be friends with’. Having my deepest desire be ‘make friends with everyone’, I decided then that I was to be an atheist because God didn’t want to be friends with everyone. Later, many friends and a few family members considered me gay because I too am nurturing first instead of competitive. Since then I have been found by God and even a BA in psychology through a Christian university leaves me without much to say about a proper man. I find kindness in Jesus’ strength but that’s all I have got so far. What are your…