Behind the Curtain: Faith Inside Politics with Sam Chung #3

What is a Christian’s role in politics?Is disengagement faithfulness — or surrender?In Episode 3 of Eddiefied, Eddie Lyashenko sits down with Sam Chung, a senior leader in California government and public policy, to wrestle with one of the most divisive questions facing believers today: How should Christians engage politics without compromising the gospel?Sam shares his personal journey — from growing up in a Korean-American household, to coming to faith in Christ, to serving at the highest levels of state government as a Chief of Staff and senior advocate. Drawing from nearly two decades inside the political arena, Sam offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how policy is shaped, how power really works, and why Christian presence still matters — even when outcomes don’t go our way.This episode tackles hard but necessary questions:Should Christians withdraw from politics because the system is broken?How do believers remain salt and light in morally gray environments?What is Christian nationalism, and how does it differ from faithful public witness?How should Christians respond when measures they oppose still pass?What does Hebrews 10:24 look like lived out in public life?Rather than offering partisan talking points, this conversation calls believers to faithful presence, humility, courage, and obedience — trusting God’s sovereignty while refusing to disengage from loving our neighbors through public life.📖 “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” — Hebrews 10:24 (ESV)Whether you’re discouraged, disengaged, or discerning your calling, this episode is an invitation to rethink how faith, love, and good works show up beyond the church walls.