Tim Chapman on Principled Conservatism in the Trump Era

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] does conservatism mean when personality politics starts replacing policy, principle, and coalition-building? Tim Chapman, president of Advancing American Freedom, joins Faithful Politics to explain how he thinks about the future of the conservative movement, the Republican Party, and the role of long-term policy advocacy in American public life.Chapman brings more than two decades of experience in conservative politics, including work with Heritage Action, the Heritage Foundation, P2 Public Affairs, and several U.S. senators. The conversation covers Reagan-era tax reform, Jack Kemp’s persistence on policy, conservative fusionism, traditional values, free markets, strong national defense, and the challenge of building institutions that can survive beyond one political figure. Will, Josh, and Tim also discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill, civility in Congress, Iran, America First foreign policy, and what America 250 should mean for the next generation.Relevant Links & ResourcesAdvancing American FreedomURL: https://advancingamericanfreedom.com/Guest BioTim Chapman is the president of Advancing American Freedom, a public policy advocacy organization founded by former Vice President Mike Pence. He has spent more than two decades working in conservative policy and political advocacy, including service as a principal at P2 Public Affairs, executive director of Heritage Action, chief of staff at the Heritage Foundation, and as an adviser and staff member to Senators Jim DeMint, Don Nickles, and Tim Hutchinson. His work focuses on conservative coalition-building, public policy strategy, and helping shape the future direction of the conservative movement. 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