Red Wine and Blue: Suburban Women's Role in Politics w/Katie Paris"

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] this episode of "Faithful Politics," hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram interview Katie Paris, a political strategist and founder of Red Wine and Blue. The discussion revolves around Paris's career in politics, the role and mobilization of suburban women in political activism, and her organization's unique approach to encouraging political engagement. The conversation delves into personal experiences and the importance of reproductive rights, highlighting the need for nuanced understanding in political discourse.The dialogue further explores topics like gender identity, political advocacy, and relational organizing, emphasizing the value of personal stories and shared experiences in fostering understanding and change. Katie Paris shares insights on how to engage in meaningful political discussions, emphasizing the importance of listening and finding common ground. The episode concludes with a discussion on the upcoming elections and the role of suburban women in shaping political outcomes, underscoring the critical nature of inclusive and empathetic political engagement.Bio:Katie Paris is the founder and CEO of Red Wine & Blue, which she started in 2019 after studying data showing not only changing demographics and voting trends in the suburbs, but an opportunity to mobilize suburban women. Katie spent most of the last two decades building national data-driven and values-based organizations, including Media Matters, Faith in Public Life, and Shareblue Media (now American Independent). She has also worked on Democratic gubernatorial, senate, and presidential campaigns. Support Sarah Stankorb’s work and preorder Damned If She Does: Why Women Quit Church and What It Means for the Future of Religion, Releases September 15, 2026.  Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/112456/9798889837091Website: https://www.sarahstankorb.com/Support the showKeep the conversation going.Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, suggest a future guest, or connect with us directly?Visit our website:faithfulpoliticspodcast.comBrowse our bookstore, featuring books from many of our guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstoreSupport the show and help us keep these conversations going:patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPoliticsSubscribe for behind-the-scenes content, reflections, and updates:faithfulpolitics.substack.comContact the hosts:Josh Burtram, Faithful Host: [email protected] Wright, Political Host: [email protected] Faithful Politics:Instagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast