There’s a lie circling around out there that we have to fall into a binary. Life can either be good or hard. We can choose grace or truth. Our politics can be either progressive or conservative. And if you know me, you know I don’t really buy into the “either/or” thing.
My guest today is Justin Giboney, an ordained minister, attorney, author, and political strategist who is breaking out of the binary by inviting Christians to be faithful in the public square WITHOUT joining the culture war. For the last decade, Justin has led the AND Campaign, a non-partisan Biblical framework for civic engagement. He believes it’s possible for Christians to live with both compassion and conviction—and, my goodness, is it refreshing.
If you feel like you don’t quite fit into a single party or you’re fighting the temptation to become politically apathetic, spend an hour with Justin and me. You’ll leave motivated, educated, and equipped to steward your public witness well.
What we mentioned:
“We All Have a Seat at the Table” – https://mendcoffee.shop/products/mend-mug
Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around: How the Black Church’s Public Witness Leads Us out of the Culture War by Justin Giboney
Ep. 74 with Sho Baraka – https://pod.link/1496882479/episode/NzNiOWM1ZjAtZDEyNS00NzdiLWI0YmYtMDcxODFjMzEzNDAx
Amy Julia Becker’s interview with Justin Giboney – https://amyjuliabecker.com/culture-war-faith-justin-giboney/
Church Politics Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-church-politics-podcast/id1289898626
Justin’s recommendations for spiritual and political influences:
- Gardner C. Taylor
- G.K. Chesterton
- Ross Douthat
- Damon Linker
- Esau McCaulley
- Alan Noble
- Lisa Fields
- Charlie Dates
- Unherd (TV Show)
- Breaking Points (TV Show)
Scriptures we mentioned:
Luke 18
Where to find Justin online:
Instagram: @justinegiboney
The And Campaign – https://www.andcampaign.org/
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