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Vibrant local politics not only transforms our neighborhoods and cities, it can enable wider political change. Dr. Lerone Martin discusses how the Civil Rights Movement, the most impressive movement of church politics in 20th century America, was built on local congregations organizing for love and justice. He offers advice for today drawn from the wisdom of the movement. Check out Lerone Martin’s book The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover

In this first episode, pastor and professor Ross Kane gives an overview of the podcast. He talks about why loving neighbors is central to healthy Christian political life. By making politics a spiritual practice, congregations can play a vital role in renewing their neighborhoods. The Good News of Church Politics by Ross Kane Subscribe to Ross' newsletter Ministry, Ethics, and Culture Produced by Eric Bailey Music by Eric Schnobrick and Ross Kane