Faith and Law

Feb 28 2025 182 ep. 40 mins 63
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Over the past 30 years, Faith and Law has brought a wide variety of distinguished speakers to address contemporary political and cultural issues for the benefit of congressional staff.

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The Cost of Perfection: How Overparenting is Hurting Our Kids

Feb 28 2025 49 mins  
American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Timothy Carney challenges modern parenting strategies that prioritize over-scheduling, intense academic pressure, and material success. Drawing from years of research and his own experience as a father of six, Carney reveals how the relentless drive for perfection is harming both parents and children, is leading to skyrocketing rates of a

New Media and the Future of Religion

Feb 11 2025 53 mins  
We partnered with the Institute for Human Ecology for a conversation between Dr. Joseph Capizzi, the first ever lay Dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America, and The New York Times columnist Ross Douthat. Our panelists discussed the “democratization of theology” facilitated by new media and parallel trends. Drawing from Douthat�

The Trials and Tribulations of Living an Ethical Life on Capitol Hill

Feb 06 2025 48 mins  
In this annual panel discussion with Capitol Hill veterans, we were joined by Michelle Altman, a former U.S. Senate Chief of Staff, Arne Christenson, a former Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House, and A.T. Johnston, a former Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense. Panelists shared their stories of success and failure as they navigated the complicated ethical waters of faith an

Leading Together in Divided Times

Jan 15 2025 30 mins  
In a democratic society, differences and disagreements are inevitable—but they don’t have to lead to dysfunction. For leaders, especially those guided by faith, understanding pluralism is key to navigating tensions and fostering unity. Ben Klutsey, Executive Director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, will share insights on bridging divides and advancing the com

The Global Flourishing Study: An Interim Report for Policymakers

Dec 17 2024 43 mins  
In May 2025, respected academic journal, Nature/Springer will publish a special Global Flourishing Study collection of papers, a product of four years of collaboration among more than 40 leading experts from Harvard University, Baylor University and Gallup. This $43.4 million dollar initiative involves data collection from approximately 200,000 participants, from 22 geographically

Understanding Violent Crime and the Policy Responses

Dec 11 2024 52 mins  
Deadly violence dishonors the innate, God-given dignity of all people and brings grave loss to families and communities. In this Friday Forum in partnership with Prison Fellowship, a panel of experts in criminal justice joined us to discuss how policymakers both on Capitol Hill and in the states should act to reforms that prioritize violence reduction, proportional punishment, and

Where Are We Now? Faith in the Public Square

Dec 03 2024 50 mins  
Secularists have failed spectacularly in their quest for a “naked public square”, devoid of religious values. Christians enjoy a dominant presence in public life, especially civil government. But how has this extraordinary opportunity impacted politics and public policy? The Honorable Paul McNulty, the ninth president of Grove City College and co-founder of Faith and Law joined

Optimism and Opportunity: Faithful Perspectives on Technological Advancement

Nov 08 2024 47 mins  
Is it correct or even possible to be optimistic about our future given the rapid pace of technological change and all the challenges these developments bring? Along with technology, our modern society has reaped great abundance and stands to gain more, but Christians must also think about how to steward a materially abundant society. What could a radically abundant future look like

Reflecting on Israel-Gaza at One Year: War Abroad, Polarization at Home

Nov 01 2024 39 mins  
War in the Middle East has the entire world on edge. Here at home, the war is also contributing to America’s divisions, from anti-Semitism on college campuses to hate crimes against Arab Americans to a significant breakdown in Jewish-Muslim relations. What has a year of peacemaking among America’s faith groups looked like amidst those tensions? And what does a biblical call to

America at 250 years: The Role of Religion Then – and Now

Oct 23 2024 45 mins  
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