God & Government
God & Government
God and Government
A discussion forum on politics, civics, and history in the context of biblical faith. Your host, John Steinreich, is an historian and author and cohost Marc Richardson is a voice over artist and security professional. Their discussions cover the crucial issues of the day with reference to Scripture to help ground their dialogue in wisdom.
One State, Two State…Red State, Blue State
Host John Steinreich has decided to take the leap of faith to leave the blue state of California and to move to the red state of Texas. Cohost Marc Richardson has already made that change and has relocated to North Carolina. The guys discuss the social, policital, and spiritual reasons for leaving the progressive enclave of California and what the benefits of living in a more conservative state are. Scripture references include Luke 4, 2 Samuel 10, and Matthew 10.
Jun 26, 2023
1 hr
Straight, No Chaser: Issues of Import for Black Americans
Black Americans continue to be at the center of America’s political discourse and they are being impacted by social issues including transgender ideology, the reparations movement, and the crime crisis. In our round table discussion with Bible teacher and returning guest, Sam Tolley, the “God and Government” takes on these hot button topics with scriptural conviction. Sam is a Bible teacher who lays out the truth in a “straight-no-chaser” style. Scripture references in this episode include Deuteronomy 22, Romans 1, 1 Timothy 4, and Ezekiel 18.
Apr 17, 2023
1 hr 3 min
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Malachi 2:16 is a famous verse in the Old Testament which contains God’s admonition, “I hate divorce.” God believes in marriage and He wants couples to work things out rather than splitting over their differences. Is that scripture applicable to nations in this episode the God and government team welcomes guest, Dan Hagadorn for a roundtable discussion on the hot topic of “national divorce.“ America is in the throes of an ideological cold war between the left and right, and there is much talk of the possibility of the United States, breaking into smaller nations, where people of different political orientations can gather together rather than being forced to live together under a single banner. Join us for this very lively discussion on a very challenging topic!
Mar 20, 2023
57 min
Basketful of Crazy
The "God & Government" team takes a wide ranging look--with both humor and seriousness--at a variety of matters all of which point to a certain level of madness in the sociopolitical sphere.  John and Marc discuss national security, freedom of speech, racial demagoguery, and the corruption of the entertainment industry among other issues in light of the Bible.  Scripture references include 1 Timothy 2:2, Proverbs 18:17, Proverbs 29:9, and more.  Make sure to check us out on Facebook www.facebook.com/godandgovernmentpodcast and on Parler @godandgovernment.
Feb 27, 2023
1 hr 1 min
Past, Present, and Future
Season 4 of the “God and Government” begins with a look back and a prognosis. Join host John Steinreich and cohost Marc Richardson as they review their thoughts on the biggest issues of 2022 and forecasting what they believe is to come on 2023 from a political and spiritual perspective. Scripture references include Genesis 1, 1 Chronicles 12, and Romans 1. Like us online at www.Facebook.com/godandgovernmentpdocast. Also check out our theme song “The Cancel Culture Blues” on Rumble at https://rumble.com/ve82p9-the-cancel-culture-blues-by-johnny-d-and-the-choir-boys.html.
Jan 9, 2023
1 hr 5 min
Midterms, Media, and More
Recording on Veterans Day (thanks so much to our vets!), the God and Government team take some time to analyze the 2022 midterm elections from a spiritual perspective. Scripture references include Proverbs 11:1, Numbers 20:14-21, Psalm 139, and Acts 4:13. Don’t forget to check out our theme song—“The Cancel Culture Blues”—on Rumble: https://rumble.com/ve82p9-the-cancel-culture-blues-by-johnny-d-and-the-choir-boys.html.
Nov 14, 2022
1 hr 5 min
“Freewheelin’ on Faithful Antiracism”
Hosts John Steinreich and Marc Richardson have an extended discussion on the latest cultural nomenclature filtering its way into the church. The guys examine the phenomenon of Marxist ideology weaving its way into the church through the introduction of trendy ideas in the popular culture such as Critical Race Theory and Faithful Antiracism.
Sep 21, 2022
52 min
“Marx of the Beast”
Marxist ideas have been gaining steam in the West and within the church. Do these ideas actually mesh well with commonly held beliefs in Western societies such as individual liberty, free market entrepreneurialism, and religious freedom? The God and Government team hosts Christian Ray Flores—pastor, businessman, entertainer, and family man—who has lived in the communist world and studied Marxist economics to discuss the realities of life under Marxism. Also the team will explore the realities of the crisis in Ukraine as Christian explains his perspective on why the Russians have invaded that country and this means from a geopolitical and spiritual perspective. Christian’s article on Marxism can be found online at: https://www.christianrayflores.com/p/how-is-marxism-eroding-the-west-today?s=r. Also, His work in bringing relief to Ukrainian refugees can be found online at www.ukrainereliefnet.org.
Apr 20, 2022
1 hr 6 min
“Tinseltown Has Lost its Luster”
At one time, Hollywood was a place of inspiration and aspiration. Filmmakers would aim to uplift and encourage their audiences, and they would create stories that would reinforce family values, Americanism, and the blessings of freedom. Yet with time Hollywood has lost its zeal for wholesomeness and has descended into a place where only radical and decadent views are accepted and Christian values are shunned. The "God and Government" team interviews Chadd Stoops who is a Christian working in Hollywood about this very challenging subject. Scripture references include Matthew 5:16, Romans 12:2, and Matthew 6:24. Listeners can find Chadd’s work at www.louderthanwordsthemovie.com.
Apr 8, 2022
58 min
“You Ain’t Black...really?”
Black Americans who espouse conservative values face all kinds of pushback and mistreatment. The “God and Government” team tackles this challenging topic in a provocative interview with political commentator Rob Lett. Scripture references include 1 Timothy 4:16, Matthew 18:12, and Galatians 3:28. Rob can be found online: Twitter @robthespeaker, Facebook @robthespeaker, rumble.com/roblett, and on YouTube “Rob Lett”.
Mar 24, 2022
57 min
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