Good Citizens: The Intersection of Faith and Political Responsibility

SummaryIn this conversation, Dustin Alley interviews Josh Hershberger, an attorney and minister, about the importance of church involvement in community and political engagement. They discuss the impact of churches on local communities, the necessity of building relationships with government officials, and the biblical principles that guide Christian involvement in politics. Josh shares his experiences and insights on how Christians can effectively engage in public life while maintaining their faith and values. In this conversation, Josh Hershberger discusses the implications of the Dobbs decision on American politics, emphasizing the importance of Christian engagement in the political sphere. He introduces Jethro's voting guide from Exodus as a framework for evaluating candidates based on biblical principles. The discussion also covers the significance of promoting the created order through voting and the role of the Good Citizen Project in fostering community involvement. Josh highlights the need for strong Christian leadership in government and raises awareness about the challenges facing Christian parents in today's society.Time Stamps:30 The Impact of Church on Community Engagement3:28 Navigating Personal and Public Life6:32 Building Relationships with Government Officials09:36 The Role of Christians in Politics12:31 Biblical Principles for Civic Engagement21:23 Navigating the Dobbs Decision and Federalism22:46 Engaging Christians in Politics32:26 The Good Citizen Project: Engaging in Community and Government36:38 Raising Awareness: The Importance of Christian CitizenshipResourcesConnect with Josh:Podcast: https://www.goodcitizen.us/good-citizen-podcast/Study Guide with videos: https://www.goodcitizen.us/gs-videos/Introduction to the study guide: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/9700652382024 Election Toolkit for Churches: https://www.choosewell2024.com/Recommended voter guide: ivoterguide.comInformation about legal partnerships for ministries: https://www.goodcitizen.us/legal-partnerships/Connect With Men After God:Website www.MenAfterGod.orgYouTube www.youtube.com/@menaftergod316Follow Uswww.Facebook.com/menaftergodpodcastwww.twitter.com/menaftergodpodcastwww.instagram.com/menaftergodpodSnag some MAG Merch www.faithfulshirtscustom.com/menaftergodSupport us oSupport the show📌 Connect with Men After God: 🌍 Website: www.menaftergod.net📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menaftergod316📷 Instagram: www.instagram.com/menaftergodpod👥 Join Our Community: facebook.com/groups/menaftergod🛒 Get MAG Merch: www.faithfulshirtscustom.com/menaftergod💙 Support Us: www.patreon.com/MenAfterGod🎙️ Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts