EP 52: Faith and Politics (Ft. Justin E. Giboney)

In Totality with Megan Ashley

Megan Ashley

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🗓️ 29 October 2024

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Join me, Megan Ashley, for another episode of *In Totality* as we welcome Justin Giboney, Attorney, Political Strategist, and President/co-founder of the AND Campaign, for a thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of faith and politics. Justin shares his journey from a church-centered upbringing to his role as a political strategist in Atlanta, detailing the trials and triumphs of integrating his Christian beliefs into his career. Through personal stories, he reflects on the challenges of holding firm to faith amid the high-stakes world of politics and the importance of aligning political actions with Christian values.

In this episode, we explore the unique struggles faced by Black communities in political engagement and reflect on pivotal moments like Barack Obama’s election. Justin sheds light on the courage it takes to uphold one’s convictions, even when faced with opposing norms, and stresses the need for organized Christian voices in politics—advocating for inclusivity while staying true to one’s beliefs. We also dive into the complex relationship between race, religion, and party identity in America, touching on historical influences like Jim Crow and shifting political affiliations. By addressing these topics, we hope to provide insight for navigating the political landscape with integrity and conviction.

As we conclude, we discuss the importance of media literacy and encourage engaging with diverse news sources. Justin recommends platforms like Breaking Points and Free Press as balanced alternatives to cable news. Don’t miss this compelling discussion on faith, identity, and informed engagement in today’s political climate.

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0:00.0	Why do we separate God from politics? Is it because of this idea of separation between
0:11.0	church and state type of thing.
0:12.5	Like when I pray, I am not thinking about politics
0:16.1	and I know I need to be.
0:17.4	You hit it on the head.
0:18.2	Look, we live in what they would call a pluralistic society,
0:21.0	which means we live amongst people with different beliefs and we do have a separation between church and state.
0:27.0	What that does not mean is that you don't use your values as you vote and as you think through who you're going to support.
0:32.0	But I don't want to force nobody to be a Christian in fact. as you vote and as you think through who you're gonna support.
0:33.0	But I don't want to force nobody to be a christen.
0:34.7	In fact, that's not even how the religion works.
0:36.8	Right.
0:37.8	So in that way there's a separation, I'm not gonna force you,
0:39.7	but I am gonna look to my values to decide what's important and how I'm going to help other people.
0:45.2	That's good.
0:45.7	And we've bought into the idea that we can completely separate our politics from our faith.
0:54.6	Hey you guys, welcome to in totality,
0:56.3	a place where we celebrate authenticity and openness.
0:59.2	We're here for those who are willing to explore,
1:01.4	those who embrace imperfections, and for those with open hearts and minds.
1:05.4	I'm excited to embark on this journey with you and while I can't predict every
1:09.3	twist and turn, I'm certain that God will be by our side with every step of obedience.
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