What People Are Saying
Reflections from guests and listeners who value thoughtful civil conversation across difference.
From Our Guests
I loved speaking with Will and Josh about church-state separation because we went to some of the hard places where many people have valid questions and thought about them together. We created space to be curious, we listened, we explained ourselves. It was refreshing--and the dialogue that Will and Josh are modeling is exactly what our divided nation needs more of right now.
Rachel Laser
President & CEO, Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Dr. Tremper Longman, III
The intersection of faith and politics is fraught with animosity and partisanship today. Josh Burtram and Will Wright’s Faithful Politics podcast is a breath of fresh air, inviting guests of different opinions and asking just the right questions. I thoroughly enjoyed being on their show.
Emeritus Professor of Biblical Studies; Distinguished Scholar of Biblical Studies
Dr. Nijay Gupta
Faithful Politics is one of my favorite podcasts. Nowadays, most talk about politics or religion is a 'shoot first, ask questions later' dynamic, but co-hosts Will and Josh know how to be direct and incisive without bluster, theatrics, or point-scoring rhetoric. They help to model thoughtful, humble, and honest dialogue across difference. On top of all that, they are able to find really interesting guests experts to bring into a fresh conversation. This is a unique podcast in all the best ways.
Professor of New Testament
Shannon Fleck
Executive Director, Faithful America
In a time when those with varying perspectives tend to isolate from one another, Faithful Politics steps into the fold to discuss one of the most critical intersections with an openness of thought and discussion. Josh and Will are both curious and insightful in their engagement, and offer ALL audiences the opportunity to engage issues respectfully and honestly."
Faithful Politics is one of my all-time favorite podcasts. In a world where we are so sharply divided, Faithful Politics starts from what we have in common, and engages in a thoughtful, open discussion about where we might go from here. It is honest. It is raw. It is considered and thoughtful, even as it takes on the most difficult issues of our day. This is my go-to podcast whenever I have a free hour.
Corinna Lain
Professor of Law and Author, Secrets of the Killing State
André Gagné
The Faithful Politics Podcast has been an outstanding experience for me. Will and Josh bring insight, empathy, and intellectual rigor to every conversation. They skillfully know how to address complex issues of faith and politics with nuance and real depth. Their podcast is a refreshing voice in today’s world!
Emeritus Professor of Biblical Studies and Distinguished Scholar
Greg Garrett
During the 2012 general election, I first wrote about how America's "gated communities" were our greatest danger. We are so much more divided now. What Josh Burtram and Will Wright do with every podcast is throw wide those gates and talk across the divides of faith, politics, culture, and race, a vision of how courageous discourse and loving our neighbors actually looks. I'm so grateful for their work, their guests, and their witness. Faithful Politics models the kinds of engaged conversations we all need.
Professor of Literature and Culture at Baylor University and Author
David Gushee
Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics and Author
I loved the rich conversations with Josh and Will. We talked substantively and intelligently. This does not always happen! I loved my time on Faithful Politics!
Faithful Politics is a unique show that's all too rare today. While too many hosts look to score partisan points, Will and Josh thoughtfully work to bring less heat and more light on critical issues of faith and politics. Even when I don't agree with a guest (or a host), I learn from the program. If the important conversations were enough, Faithful Politis is a high-quality production that's worth every minute.
Brian Kaylor, PhD
President and Executive Editor, The Word & Way