Gospel & Politics: Ben Watson

This week on Ask the Pastor features a conversation between Pastor J.D. Greear and Ben Watson. Watson is a former NFL tight end as well as a writer, speaker, and activist. He is a college football studio analyst with the SEC Network, and he serves as VP of Strategic Relationships with the Human Coalition, one of the largest pro-life and pro-women’s organizations in the country. A glimpse inside this episode: The pro-life movement is fundamentally about justice. Children have inherent value from the moment of conception. Roe v. Wade’s overturn is a step, but not the end of the fight. Compassion is crucial in discussing pro-life issues. Voting is just one aspect of activism. Both political sides lack a complete solution for human flourishing. Church unity is essential despite political differences. Engagement in the pro-life movement can take many forms. Believers should seek to understand each other’s perspectives. Faith should guide political identity over party affiliation.