Gospel & Politics: Joseph Backholm

This week on Ask the Pastor features a conversation between Pastor J.D. Greear and Joseph Backholm. Joseph is a Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council. He combines extensive legal, political, and policy experience with a love for the way biblical truth cultivates human flourishing. A glimpse inside this episode: Politics is the process through which we make decisions. Christians should engage in politics as a blessing. Avoiding difficult conversations can hinder important discussions. Evaluate political choices based on biblical principles. Political parties should not overshadow our allegiance to Christ. Parents should teach children about the complexities of human nature. Election seasons provide unique opportunities for disciple-making. Sober-mindedness is crucial in political discourse. Confirmation bias can lead to being misled in politics. Good politics reflects a love for our neighbors.