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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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