Gospel & Politics: Joseph Backholm

Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear

This week on Ask the Pastor features a conversation between Pastor J.D. Greear and Joseph Backholm. Joseph is a Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council. He combines extensive legal, political, and policy experience with a love for the way biblical truth cultivates human flourishing.

A glimpse inside this episode:

• Politics is the process through which we make decisions.
• Christians should engage in politics as a blessing.
• Avoiding difficult conversations can hinder important discussions.
• Evaluate political choices based on biblical principles.
• Political parties should not overshadow our allegiance to Christ.
• Parents should teach children about the complexities of human nature.
• Election seasons provide unique opportunities for disciple-making.
• Sober-mindedness is crucial in political discourse.
• Confirmation bias can lead to being misled in politics.
• Good politics reflects a love for our neighbors.