Resources on Politics Browse by Title Date Author Topic Politics Pastor Joel Rainey on the opioid crisis and multi-faith engagement Capitol Conversations Episode by Matthew Hawkins on Jun 19, 2018 Joel Rainey, Phd., pastor of Covenant Church in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, joins ERLC policy director Matt Hawkins to discuss how his local church is participating in combating the opioid crisis. Also, what does it look like for a Christian church... Continue... Politics Book review: Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon Book Review by Brent Leatherwood on Jun 6, 2018 There is no doubt that for a large segment of the American populace, the Kennedy family name conjures up feelings of nostalgia. That may especially be the case as it relates to Robert Francis Kennedy. “Bobby” died 50 years ago... Continue... Politics Jeremy Tedesco on Jack Phillips’ wins at the Supreme Court Capitol Conversations Episode by Matthew Hawkins Travis Wussow on Jun 6, 2018 Jeremy Tedesco, senior council at the Alliance Defending Freedom, joins Matt Hawkins and Travis Wussow to discuss the nuances of the Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. ERLC Explainer: Supreme Court supports baker in... Continue... Politics Gregory Seltz and the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty Capitol Conversations Episode by Matthew Hawkins on May 15, 2018 Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz joins Matt Hawkins to discuss his work with the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty in building partnerships and creating resources to share the gospel and pursue civility. Seltz brings experience in church planting, urban ministry, the... Continue... Politics The challenge of ministering in a politically polarized nation Article by Dan Trippie on May 14, 2018 America has always held a kaleidoscope of ideas, values, and religious concepts. Today’s post-Christian nation may seem more complex, but haven’t we always been a complicated people? This is especially true when it comes to politics. Some pastors have sacrificed... Continue... Politics Geneva, Malaysia, and International Advocacy Capitol Conversations Episode by Matthew Hawkins Travis Wussow Jeff Pickering on May 9, 2018 Travis Wussow and Jeff Pickering join Matt Hawkins to discuss their upcoming trip to the United Nations in Geneva to advocate for Malaysian human rights. ERLC’s Malaysia Initiative Jeff Pickering’s Twitter Travis Wussow’s Twitter Resources on International Religious Liberty Continue... Politics ERLC president Russell Moore urges California to reject bill on sexual orientation Press Release by Elizabeth Bristow on Apr 24, 2018 NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 24, 2018—Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, expressed deep concern toward a California bill that would make it illegal to sell or advertise resources that offer treatment or ministry to... Continue... Politics MLK50 workshop: Pursuing criminal justice reform Capitol Conversations Episode by Matthew Hawkins on Apr 24, 2018 Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Pursuing Criminal Justice Reform. Capitol Conversations is pleased to air the audio from a workshop convened the MLK50 conference hosted by the ERLC and the Gospel Coalition in Memphis, TN. ERLC’s Matt Hawkins moderates a... Continue... Politics Marvin Olasky on American compassion Capitol Conversations Episode by Matthew Hawkins on Apr 19, 2018 When Dr. Marvin Olasky, editor-in-chief of World Magazine, makes a trip to Washington he joins ERLC Policy Director Matt Hawkins for an interview. Their conversation includes American poverty and compassion, the history and future of compassionate conservatism, the charitable deduction,... Continue... Politics Herbie Newell of Lifeline Children’s Services Capitol Conversations Episode by Matthew Hawkins on Apr 11, 2018 Herbie Newell, president of Lifeline Children’s Services, joins ERLC Policy Director Matt Hawkins to discuss opportunities and challenges facing adoption communities and how local churches can assist. Lifeline Children Services Lifeline resources for churches Book: Adopted for Life by... Continue... « 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 22 … »