How Pastors Can Swing Close Elections - with Chad Connelly

Your ballot is not a love letter, and it’s definitely not a place to nurse a grudge. We’re feeling a shift on the ground, and we talk through what we’re seeing as we travel: pastors showing unexpected courage, churches waking up to how close elections really are, and turnout that can swing a congressional district with just a few hundred votes. Rick Green, David Barton, Tim Barton, and special guest Chad Connelly break down why Christian voter turnout is often the margin of victory, especially in districts decided by less than 1,000 votes.  We also dig into early voting numbers and the stories people are telling about them. Higher early turnout can be encouraging, but the real question is who is voting and whether new voters are actually entering the system. Along the way we tackle the hard part: what to do when you don’t like a candidate, when someone on “your side” tells you to sit it out, and why that kind of protest can backfire. One of the most memorable moments is a blunt metaphor for the stakes: not Diet Coke versus Diet Pepsi, but Diet Coke versus Drano.  Then we get practical with an election watchlist: New Hampshire, Maine, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, and even Alaska, plus ranked choice voting and ballot measures that could shape abortion policy, women’s sports, and more. We also share where to find our election night coverage and analysis. If you want faith and politics commentary with a biblical worldview, clear strategy, and real-world data, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show