Capitol Connection Episode 184

How Christians Can Engage Culture & Influence Politics After an Election 

How can Christians engage culture and influence politics after an election?

On this week’s Capitol Connection Podcast, learn more about the role people of faith can play in culture and politics, and why we can’t take a vacation from political engagement.

Plus:

– Why the Biblical narrative of Christ’s birth is foundational to teaching about the value of human life

– What Omaha Congressman Don Bacon said about the Bible on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives

– Important updates from Congress on life, faith, and family

– And how you can partner with Nebraska Family Alliance to make lasting change for family, freedom, and life in Nebraska.

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Capitol Connection Episode 183

Apple, Nike Lobby Against Anti-China Bill Aimed at Stopping Forced Uyghur Labor

Some of America’s “wokest” corporations are lobbying against a anti-China bill banning imports made by forced Uyghur labor.

On this week’s Capitol Connection podcast, learn more about this story, other disturbing trends in religious freedom worldwide, and what recent Supreme Court rulings mean for religious freedom in the United States.

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Capitol Connection Episode 182

Post Election Thoughts & The Truth About the Pilgrims

Election disputes, uncertainly, and division. Where do we go from?

On this week’s Capitol Connection Podcast, hear post-election thoughts and analysis, including why a Biden administration could be the most pro-abortion in history, and why the truth about the Pilgrims and the Mayflower Compact is as important for our country to remember as ever.

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Capitol Connection Episode 181

Replay: Constitution 101 With Constitutional Law Professor Rick Duncan

On this week’s Capitol Connection Podcast, get a special crash-course in Constitutional Law from First Amendment expert and law professor at the University of Nebraska College of Law, Professor Rick Duncan.

Hear what the Constitution actually says about life, federalism, and religious freedom, the importance of the electoral college, and how we should respond to the greatest threats facing the United States Constitution.

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Capitol Connection Episode 180

REPLAY: Why We Can’t Shy Away From Defending Religious Freedom

Religious liberty is one of the most crucial yet misunderstood issues in America today.

On this week’s Capitol Connection Podcast, we discuss why supporting our nation’s “First Freedom” must be a priority and break-down one of most important speeches on religious liberty in recent memory, delivered by William Barr, Attorney General of the United States.

In Attorney General Barr’s remarks at the University of Notre Dame, he provided a thorough and eloquent explanation of why religious freedom is essential to the future of our republic, and why a morally disciplined and virtuous citizenry is necessary for maintaining a free government.

Listen to the most important parts from the speech and learn why we can’t shy away from defending religious liberty.

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Capitol Connection Episode 179

Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation, Biblical Worldview & Voting, and Engaging Culture After Election Day 

On this week’s Capitol Connection Podcast, hear why Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court is a victory for all Americans, the importance of developing a Biblical worldview and voting as Christians, the truth about expanded gambling, and why Christians must continue engaging in culture after election day.

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Capitol Connection Episode 178

Casino Gambling: Separating Myths from Facts

The 2020 election is shaping up to be the most important election of our lifetime. For Nebraskans, this election also includes the decision of whether or not to legalize casino gambling.

Will casinos really “keep the money in Nebraska?” And what about those who say if you don’t like casinos, then just don’t go?

We’ll answer these questions and explain why Nebraskans should vote against Initiatives 429, 430, and 431 on this week’s Capitol Connection, featuring comments from Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, Candace Gregory, President and CEO of Open Door Mission, and Pastor James Patterson, Senior Pastor at Trinity Hope Foursquare Church.

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Capitol Connection Episode 177

Judge Barrett Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings: The Best and Most Important Moments

Judge Amy Coney Barrett is well on her way to becoming Justice Amy Coney Barret.

On the latest Capitol Connection Podcast, hear the best and most important moments from last week’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings, including remarks from Senators Josh Hawley, Mike Lee, and Ben Sasse on what reversing Roe v Wade would actually do and an important civics lesson on originalism.

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Capitol Connection Episode 176

Three myths Christians must stop believing about politics, and how to replace them with true Biblical principles

As Christians, we have many reasons to care about government and the political process.

Unfortunately, the divisive and partisan nature of our political system discourages many Christians from studying what the Bible teaches about government and considering how faith should inform one’s view of politics.

On this week’s Capitol Connection Podcast, we breakdown the three myths that Christians must stop believing about politics:

1. “Separation of church and state” means Christianity can’t influence government 

2. You can’t legislate morality

3. The Church should not get involved with political issues

Learn how these myths damage the church, government, and culture, and how we can replace them with true Biblical principles for political engagement.

Plus, hear what’s at stake with the Supreme Court vacancy and why Judge Barret should be confirmed to the Supreme Court.

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Capitol Connection Episode 175

False Promises & Predatory Practices: Special Interview Reveals Truth About Casino Gambling

Voters are once again being asked to legalize casinos statewide in Nebraska. But what would these ballot initiatives actually do, and why does it matter?

On this week’s Capitol Connection Podcast, hear from an advocate whose life, family, and business were changed forever after an employee embezzled over $4.2 million dollars from her family’s business to gamble at casinos.

Learn what the true cost of casino gambling is, how it impacts families and businesses, and why people of faith need to take the lead in opposing state-sanctioned predatory gambling by voting “No” on initiatives 429, 430, and 431.

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