Hey everybody, this is Aubrey Chavez from Faith Matters. Today we're so excited to share with you a

conversation between Zach Davis and New York Times columnist and author David French. David French began his

career as a constitutional litigator with a special focus on religious liberty. He has since

become known for his thoughtful, principled political writing, having worked previously for the National

Review,

the Dispatch, and the Atlantic. In their conversation today, David emphasizes the need for

Christians to move from a fear-based political culture to one centered on care and compassion for

our neighbors. He says that instead of seeking political control or domination, Christians

should embrace equality for Americans of any or no

religion. David also addresses the rise in misinformation and distrust in institutions, highlighting the

importance of truth-seeking and constructive political engagement. He concludes with a prayer that

Christians will reject the politics of fear and help renew the world by living a counterculture

of love. Wherever you find yourself across the political spectrum, we hope this conversation

offers an empowering way forward, one grounded in compassion. And with that, let's jump right

into our conversation with David French.

David French, thank you so much for coming on the Faith Matters podcast today.

We're just honored to have you.

Oh, thanks so much for having me.

I really appreciate it.

Could we begin with you telling us about your life journey to writing about politics for the New York Times?

Yeah, yeah.

It's kind of a winding road.

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