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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 48 MIN

Pastors, Protests and Politics! How, When and Why We Decide To Speak Up (God and Government Series)

from The Family Business with The Alessis: A Christian Parenting and Marriage Podcast · host Steve and Mary Alessi | Pastors | Christian Parenting and Marriage Mentors

Should preachers address political issues from the pulpit? In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi pull back the curtain on the tension pastors face when faith, politics, and cultural issues collide as they answer this controversial question.You'll learn how political pressure has ramped up since COVID, and what it really means to preach truth without dividing a congregation. Sharing their own convictions, the Alessis reveal why speaking up on certain principles—not just staying silent—matters for the health of both the church and the nation.You'll find out where they draw the line between biblical values and political activism, how they guide their church through heated social debates, and why listening to the right voices (and turning off the wrong ones) is a must for healthy spiritual growth. Text the show! Support the showJOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! Get free access to the newsletterCONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESSFollow Us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeLeave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYFind more podcasts coming from our Metro Life Studios team, including:My Morning DevotionalMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show You can listen to all of these shows on our Metro Life Studios app here! Get The Metro Life Studios app 

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Should preachers address political issues from the pulpit? In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi pull back the curtain on the tension pastors face when faith, politics, and cultural issues collide as they answer this controversial question. You'll learn how political pressure has ramped up since COVID, and what it really means to preach truth without dividing a congregation. Sharing their own convictions, the Alessis reveal why speaking up on certain principles—not just staying silent—matte...

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