Your ballot is not a love letter, and it’s definitely not a place to nurse a grudge. We’re feeling a shift on the ground, and we talk through what we’re seeing as we travel: pastors showing unexpected courage, churches waking up to how close elections really are, and turnout that can swing a congressional district with just a few hundred votes. Rick Green, David Barton, Tim Barton, and special guest Chad Connelly break down why Christian voter turnout is often the margin of victory, especially in districts decided by less than 1,000 votes.

We also dig into early voting numbers and the stories people are telling about them. Higher early turnout can be encouraging, but the real question is who is voting and whether new voters are actually entering the system. Along the way we tackle the hard part: what to do when you don’t like a candidate, when someone on “your side” tells you to sit it out, and why that kind of protest can backfire. One of the most memorable moments is a blunt metaphor for the stakes: not Diet Coke versus Diet Pepsi, but Diet Coke versus Drano.

Then we get practical with an election watchlist: New Hampshire, Maine, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, and even Alaska, plus ranked choice voting and ballot measures that could shape abortion policy, women’s sports, and more. We also share where to find our election night coverage and analysis. If you want faith and politics commentary with a biblical worldview, clear strategy, and real-world data, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

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A “pastor” on the ballot sounds reassuring until you look at what they actually plan to do with power. Tim Barton sits down with Dr. Jim Garlow, calling in from Israel, to talk candidly about a growing political trend: clergy and ministry leaders running for office while promoting policies that contradict basic biblical teaching on life, marriage, and God’s design for men and women.

We start with a grounding question that cuts through slogans: what is the purpose of government? From there, we walk through why protecting the citizenry matters, why abortion is a direct violation of that duty, and why Christians cannot outsource discernment to a title, a denomination, or a polished media presence. We also dig into why “nice” candidates can still advance destructive ideas, and why voters must judge fruit and policy, not vibe.

Along the way, we discuss the widening biblical worldview gap inside American churches, how that shapes elections, and a clear rubric for Christian voters that begins with the right to life. If you care about biblical principles of government, faith and politics, and how to vote with a biblically informed conscience, this conversation will challenge and equip you.

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Polls are loud, but the ground truth is louder and what we’re hearing in battleground states is giving us cautious optimism. With the midterm elections just days away, we break down why national polling can miss what local leaders and campaigns are actually seeing, and why the only number that finally matters is turnout. If you’ve ever felt tempted to sit out because “my vote won’t change anything,” this conversation is for you.

We also go deeper than horse-race politics and talk about the discipleship problem showing up in Christian voting habits. Plenty of churchgoing believers profess faith while supporting candidates and policies that conflict with biblical values on life, family, and moral clarity. We walk through how to think from a biblical worldview, why duty is ours even when results feel uncertain, and how to resist the discouragement that keeps good people on the sidelines.

Then we tackle election integrity head-on: what has changed in election law since 2020, why voter ID and ballot initiatives matter, and how cynicism can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Finally, we highlight a high-stakes issue many voters overlook: federal judges. Senate control affects confirmations, and the courts shape religious liberty, constitutional rights, and public policy for decades.

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