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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. 🎙️💡…

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Rosebank Union Church, a unique church founded out of the desire to have people from different denominational backgrounds worshipping God together in the context of their common belief in the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. You can find all of the Bible Teaching from Rosebank Union Church here. Get in touch: https://ruc.org.za/contact Live in Joburg? Join us in person every Sunday https://ruc.org.za/visit Connect with us online: Facebook : http://facebook.com/rosebankunion Instagram : http://instagram.com/rosebankunion

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The Lord Saves Pt 8 - Cleansed, Called, Commissioned 43:05

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Richard continues to look at the interaction between God and Isaiah in the former's throneroom as Isaiah is called and sent once he has been cleansed. The calling laid before him is a harsh duty and yet he goes willingly as God calls us to do in response to our own cleansing. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit…

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Raising Parents Unplugged 35:24

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We kick off our Raising Parents ministry with a live recording of the Raising Parents Podcast where we look at a Vision for Parenting. Each family has a unique and significant story, and that story is located within the greatest story ever told: God's plan of redemption for the world. Today we explore together who we as parents really are, who our children really are, and what this means for your family's purpose and practices. Catch all the other podcast episodes and find out more about the Raising Parents ministry on their website: https://raisingparents.co.za ~~~ Resources: Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul Tripp https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934 ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!…

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The Lord Saves Pt 7 - I Have Seen the King 44:12

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Richard takes a deep look at the interactions as Isaiah is presented before God in His throneroom and how Isaiah realises how unclean he is, as well as how we might be similarly affected. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit…

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Thursday Throwback - How the Gospel Applies To.... (Gospel Fluency for Families) 31:14

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Gospel fluency: A fun bonus episode where Ansuné and Brett will discuss random parenting scenarios and talk about how the gospel applies to that thing/concept in your parenting. ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!…

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The Lord Saves Pt 6 - Stink Fruit & Its Consequences 52:34

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Justin leads us in contemplation over how God perceives our sinful ways and detests of them. He calls on us to judge ourselves and tell what more could be done by God to grow good fruits in us and yet we still produce bitter fruits. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit…

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Thursday Throwback - Apologetics (New Spirituality) 45:46

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Back into our series on Apologetics, this week we are joined by Pastor Justin to talk about New spirituality: I'm not religious, I'm spiritual and this is one not to be missed! ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!…

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The Lord Saves Pt 5 - True Honour, True Beauty 45:04

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As Richard delves into Isaiah 3 as well as 4, Isaiah shows us just how broken humanity has become throughout chapter 3. But hope, chapter 4 illustrates the plans of God to restore the brokeness of humanity through Jesus. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit…

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Thursday Throwback - Bible Engagement: The Overarching Narrative of Scripture 38:24

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As we build to the new things planned for this year look back at some of our favourite episodes in our time on the podcast thus far. Bible Overview Pt.1: In this episode Ansune and Zwai take a closer look at the overarching theme or metanarrative of Scripture. All the Scriptures are about Jesus. ~~~ Book recommendation: The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden by Kevin DeYoung https://www.loot.co.za/product/kevin-deyoung-the-biggest-story/khms-2985-g770 Bible Overview Pt.2: In this episode Ansune and Zwai continue to take a closer look at the overarching theme or metanarrative of Scripture. All the Scriptures are about Jesus. ~~~ For more resources check out Got Questions…

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The Lord Saves Pt 4 - Walking in the Light of the Lord 43:52

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Richard covers the entirety of chapter 2 in his sermon as he looks at the call to walk in the light of the Lord and the impact that doing so will have on the world, a world that will lay weapons aside for farming implements in a global peace looking to the heights of the throne of God. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit…

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Thursday Throwback - Family Discipleship 19:33

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As we build to the new things planned for this year look back at some of our favourite episodes in our time on the podcast thus far. What is family discipleship? What are some of the elements of family Discipleship, and what are some of the impacts of family discipleship With Ansuné Schoeman and Zwai Zulu.…

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The Lord Saves Pt 3 - Societal Ruin, Sovereign Redemption 35:55

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Zwai launches deeper into Isaiah as we question how the Lord would react to the state of our nation and our world in the midst of crime, injustice and oppression. Zwai goes on to further analyse the damage sin does to us and how we are decayed by sin and doomed by our stubborness, but we find hope in the restoration offered through salvation. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit…

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80 - Raising Parents Podcast - Welcome Back 13:15

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Ansuné and Zwai discuss what the year ahead holds for Raising Parents as well as introduces a flashback series of the favourite episodes to date. ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!…

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The Lord Saves Pt 2 - Empty Worship 44:33

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Isaiah gets into the heart of chapter 1 with a series of scathing rebukes to the Israelites over their rituals, practices and religiousity that has grown rampant within those times. Richard delves further in to understand how this applies to our worship and seeking a pure heart and true worship that is sweet to the Lord. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit…

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The Lord Saves Pt 1 - Introducing Isaiah 44:38

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The series begins with an introduction to Isaiah as a person and as a book, this is swiftly followed by Isaiah's dramatic revelation of the extent of the brokeness of the world as he reveals what the Lord has said and adds his own commentary. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit…

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Scratchpad Podcast Ep.32 - Motiv8 Special pt2 1:23:40

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