Politics and Christianity are two things that society tells us should never be brought up in polite conversation. Well, in this episode we’re diving into both topics and how they intersect.
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Justin Giboney is an attorney, political strategist, and ordained minister in Atlanta, GA. He is also the Co-Founder and President of the AND Campaign, which is a coalition of urban Christians who are determined to address the sociopolitical arena with the compassion and conviction of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The AND Campaign seeks to educate and organize Christians for civic and cultural engagement that results in better representation, more just and compassionate policies and a healthier political culture.
Justin has served as a delegate for the Democratic National Convention and as the co-chair of Obama for America’s Gen44-Atlanta initiative.
Mr. Giboney has managed successful campaigns for elected officials in the state and referendums relating to the city’s transportation and water infrastructure.
He’s the co-author of Compassion (&) Conviction—The AND Campaign’s Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement and has written op-eds for publications such as Christianity Today and The Hill.
Politics and Christianity
In this episode we covered…
- Justin introduction to politics
- The origins of the AND Campaign
- Justin’s answer for dealing when put in positions that try to compromise his religious beliefs for the sake of politics
- The most challenging part about being civically engaged as a Christian
- Why Justin believes Christians should engage in politics
- How Christians can get involved with civic engagement
- Where Justin believes his purpose fits in all of this
Want More?
If you enjoyed this episode about politics and Christianity, then you may also enjoy the episode of the show about the purpose of politics or this episode detailing how to be courageous while in pursuit of your purpose.
Resources Mentioned
- Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community by Bonnie Kristian
- The New Class War: Saving Democracy from the Managerial Elite by Michael Lind
Connect with Guest
You can connect with Justin on his
Website: www.andcampaign.org/
Instagram: @justinegiboney and @andcampaign
Twitter: @justinegiboney
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