Relish: Faith, News, and the Responsibility of Citizens

Relish: a Christian podcast · Jun 4, 2026 · 18m · transcript

Should Christians try to influence laws with their beliefs?

This episode explores the relationship between Christianity, politics, morality, and public life. Pastor Don Patterson discusses how Christians should evaluate news sources, participate in civic life, and think through difficult issues like same-sex marriage and religious influence on public policy.

The conversation examines whether moral neutrality is possible, how biblical convictions relate to lawmaking, and how Christians can maintain both conviction and compassion in a polarized culture.

Topics include civic responsibility…