Lisa Sharon Harper (Part 1 of 2), Evangelicals for Harris

How does our faith journey affect our politics? Or to what degree have our politics shaped our religious identity? Hard questions. But in this election season, these are questions that need to be explored.

 

*Special note: Since we recorded this conversation, Lisa Sharon Harper has been invited to join Evangelicals for Harris and will be attending the Democratic National Convention as part of her work with the organization.

 

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In this conversation, we welcome back dear friend Lisa Sharon Harper, founder of Freedom Road. We explore Lisa's spiritual journey, its impact on her political views, her transformative high school years in church youth groups, marking her initial encounter with Christianity. The conversation also addresses the evolving political landscape, including Biden's leadership, the Gaza conflict, and the significance of Kamala Harris's vice-presidential role. We touch on the Republican National Convention, Trump's speech, the incident of Trump being shot at, and the strategic mistakes of selecting JD Vance as Trump’s running mate. We also highlight the importance of understanding historical and social contexts when interpreting theological and political beliefs, emphasizing the power of ongoing, respectful dialogue in addressing complex issues.

 

02:27 High School and Youth Group Experiences

03:46 Encountering Jesus and Transformation

06:26 Challenges and Realizations in Church

10:24 Political Awareness and Racial Reconciliation

13:31 Theological Reflections and Pilgrimages

20:20 Impact of Shalom on Politics

27:28 Election Concerns and Biden's Leadership

33:27 The Debate and Family Reactions

35:09 Calls for Biden to Step Down

37:23 The Role of Kamala Harris

43:23 Trump's Influence and the RNC

46:28 JD Vance and the MAGA Movement

54:27 The Outsiders and MAGA

56:20 Concluding Thoughts and Future Conversations

 

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