In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…
Scott Faughn, host of This Week in Missouri Politics, joins us ahead of the general election. Scott provides insight on some down-ballot elections, the MOFB PAC endorsed candidates, and his prediction for some political races. If you are a Missouri resident, listen in, and then get out and vote on Tuesday, November 5th! Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Scott Faughn, Host, This Week in Missouri Politics
Scott Faughn, host of This Week in Missouri Politics, joins us ahead of the general election. Scott provides insight on some down-ballot elections, the MOFB PAC endorsed candidates, and his prediction for some political races. If you are a Missouri resident, listen in, and then get out and vote on Tuesday, November 5th! Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Scott Faughn, Host, This Week in Missouri Politics
Today on the Digging in Podcast. We are bringing another portion of the Legislative Briefing held recently at the Home Office. This week we feature the Legislative panel. Talking points during the discussion include WOTUS, Health Plans, Eminent Domain, and Missouri infrastructure. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have every release of Digging In sent directly to your smart device! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guests: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President Senator Jason Bean, Senator Kurtis Gregory, Representative Brad Pollitt, & Representative Doyle Justus Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist…
Today on the Digging in Podcast. We replay some of the Legislative Briefing from late February. Scott Faughn brings an abridged version of This Week in Missouri Politics, where he first sits down with President Garrett Hawkins to talk about all things Missouri Farm Bureau. Following is a panel discussion with several Farm Bureau board members where these conversations continue, showing the impact on local farmers, families, and business owners. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have every release of Digging In sent directly to your smart device! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Scott Faughn, This Week in Missouri Politics Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist…
Today on the Digging in Podcast. Meet Mark Fiegenbaum, MOFB’s Associate Director of State & Local Legislative Affairs. Some Missourians are uninsured or underinsured due to limited individual marketplace options and skyrocketing costs. That’s why MOFB Health Plans is a key issue Mark’s championing on behalf of members. Listen to learn more about Mark, MOFB Health Plans and other MOFB priorities in the state capitol. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Mark Fiegenbaum, MOFB’s Associate Director of State & Local Legislative Affairs Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist…
Today on the Digging in Podcast. National FFA Vice President for the Western Region, Abigale Jacobsen, joins to talk about visiting the Show Me State. As well as her beginnings in FFA and her experiences in the "blue jacket" traveling around the country and world. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Abigale Jacobsen, National FFA Vice President for the Western Region Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist…
Today on the Digging in Podcast. "The Farm CPA" Paul Neiffer joins to discuss tax season, the new administration, and what changes farmers could be facing for next year's taxes and the future. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Paul Neiffer, CPA, farmcpareport.com Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist…
Returning to the Digging In podcast is Roger McEowen, Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University. In this episode, he covers a variety of topics, including the shortage of law professionals in rural areas and his efforts to showcase the benefits of practicing in rural communities. As well as how changes in DC may affect farmers and ranchers entering tax season. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guest: Roger McEowen, Washburn University School of Law Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist…
In late January, around 5,000 Farm Bureau members traveled to San Antonio, TX for the American Farm Bureau Convention. MOFB President Garrett Hawkins tells us about the meeting, policy discussion, and why the conference is a great opportunity to connect with other farmers and ranchers. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President Producer: Janet Adkison…
This week we welcome Kayden Guymon, MOFB's new Director of Regulatory Affairs and Policy Counsel. Kayden tells us about his background in agriculture, from the family farm in Illinois to working in agriculture law in Missouri and turns any eye toward regulatory issues important to MOFB. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Kaden Guymon, MOFB Director of Regulatory Affairs and Policy Counsel Producer: Janet Adkison…
This week, we welcome MOFB's Garrett Hawkins and Davin Althoff as a double feature. President Hawkins recaps the annual MOFB meeting and offers insight on the upcoming AFBF Convention. The cattle markets are seeing an uptick as producers build out their plans for 2025. Althoff explains the rise and the possibility of a herd expansion. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President & Davin Althoff, MOFB Director of Marketing & Commodities Producer: Janet Adkison…
The ambassador contest was a highlight of the 110th Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) annual meeting. Each year, a panel of judges selects two college students who will serve in the leadership role through the year ahead. This year, 14 young leaders competed for the opportunity, and Karson Calvin and Claire Walker earned the title. This week, we introduce you to Walker, representing the Livingston County Farm Bureau. She's a junior at the University of Missouri majoring in agribusiness management. The reigning Missouri State Fair queen, Walker is involved in the MU Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter, Block & Bridle, Sigma Alpha and the agribusiness club on campus. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Claire Walker, 2025 MOFB Ambassador Producer: Janet Adkison…
The ambassador contest was a highlight of the 110th Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) annual meeting. Each year, a panel of judges selects two college students who will serve in the leadership role through the year ahead. This year, 14 young leaders competed for the opportunity, and Karson Calvin and Claire Walker earned the title. This week, we introduce you to Calvin, representing the Lincoln County Farm Bureau. He's a Mizzou sophomore majoring in agricultural education while serving as the MU Collegiate Farm Bureau treasurer and an MU Ag Education Society executive team member. Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Karson Calvin, 2025 MOFB Ambassador Producer: Janet Adkison…
BJ Tanksley joins us on the podcast to talk about broadband access for rural Missouri, how it's been an ongoing point of emphasis for both MOFB and the state of Missouri, and how a recent summit provided key updates to leaders in the industry. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: BJ Tanksley, Missouri Department of Economic Development Office of Broadband Development Director…
This week kicks off a new monthly market update. Davin Althoff, MOFB's Director of Marketing and Commodities, delivers the latest insight on the livestock & grain markets, and details from the weekly harvest progress report. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Davin Althoff, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Marketing & Commodities Producer: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs…
Scott Faughn, host of This Week in Missouri Politics, joins us ahead of the general election. Scott provides insight on some down-ballot elections, the MOFB PAC endorsed candidates, and his prediction for some political races. If you are a Missouri resident, listen in, and then get out and vote on Tuesday, November 5th! Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Scott Faughn, Host, This Week in Missouri Politics…
Spencer Tuma sits down on the latest Digging In installment to offer insight on Rails to Trails legislation and the background leading up to the private policy rights proposal. She also brings us an update on the farm bill as we head into 2025. Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy Guest: Spencer Tuma, MOFB Director of National Legislative Affairs…
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