Democracy from Local Love to Global Justice: Christian Citizenship in Action | Nicole Bibbins Sedaca

In this episode of The UpWords Podcast, host Jean Geran speaks with Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, Kelly and David Pfeil Fellow at the George W. Bush Institute and former Executive VP at Freedom House. As part of our series on Christian citizenship, Nicole shares her insights on how faith intersects with democracy, the importance of religious freedom, and the role Christians can play in promoting justice and compassion both locally and globally.Topics Covered:Why democracy matters for people of faithThe biblical call to seek justice for the vulnerableHow Christians can engage in civic life without placing ultimate hope in politicsThe global struggle for freedom and the role of American ChristiansHigher education’s role in forming democratic citizensGuest Bio:Nicole Bibbins Sedaca is a seasoned advocate for democracy and human rights, with experience at the State Department and Freedom House. She brings a deep understanding of global democratic movements and a strong Christian perspective on civic engagement.Resources & Links:Learn more about the https://slbf.orgConnect with Nicole Bibbins Sedaca via the George W. Bush Institute - https://www.bushcenter.org/Links to previous episodes on Citizenship: Christian Citizenship in a Pluralistic World | Chris SeipleApple Podcasts = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upwords-podcast/id1537044590?i=1000720569822 Spotify = https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eXhXf3DdII63mc97NIlaq?si=Tqx8q4vGSgWKI2G7FhEOPgYouTube = https://youtu.be/ndD4NTT8kLQFaith, Citizenship, and Dissent: Lessons from 18th–19th Century Britain | Michael RutzApple Podcasts = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upwords-podcast/id1537044590?i=1000722513294Spotify = https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cwJ9pjDQZBp5hxRDVoUMR?si=38433acca24c40b4Christian Citizenship and the Early Church | Gar Anderson Apple Podcasts = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upwords-podcast/id1537044590?i=1000726874819Spotify = https://open.spotify.com/episode/088w4Ne0lxQSStKsp9senx?si=87caaabc653943b3YouTube = https://youtu.be/tdE4uw2KokYSend us Fan MailCONNECT WITH USSubscribe to The UpWords Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and visit slbf.org/studio to learn more about our work at the intersection of faith, the academy, and the marketplace.This episode was created by the SLBF STUDIO at Upper House.Produced by Daniel Johnson and Dave ConourEdited by Dave Conour