Podcast Short - We’re pastors. The fight against MAGA Christianity starts locally.

In this video, Doug Pagitt of Vote Common Good is joined by Rev. Lori Walke for a conversation about the context, urgency, and lived experiences behind their recent Guardian op-ed, “We’re pastors. The fight against MAGA Christianity starts locally.” 🗣️ What They Discuss Doug Pagitt and Rev. Lori Walke reflect on: •Why they felt compelled, as pastors, to write this op-ed together •How MAGA Christianity shows up in real congregations, local politics, and community life •The spiritual and moral damage caused when Christian faith is fused with authoritarian power •Why resistance to Christian nationalism does not begin on cable news or in Washington, but in local churches, neighborhoods, and relationships •What faithful, grounded, community-based responses actually look like on the ground 📰 About the Op-Ed The Guardian essay draws from their pastoral work and public engagement to name a hard truth: MAGA Christianity is not a distortion happening “somewhere else.” It is being formed, funded, and normalized locally — and it must be challenged locally by people committed to a deeper, more honest expression of Christian faith rooted in love, humility, and justice. 🔗 Read the full op-ed here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/21/fight-against-maga-christianity 🙏 Thanks for watching If this conversation resonates, consider liking, commenting, and sharing. These are not abstract ideas — they are shaping communities right now and deserve thoughtful, faithful engagement. #FaithAndPolitics #ChristianNationalism #MAGAChristianity #PastorsSpeak #GuardianOpinion #LocalFaith