Chris Coons

Choose You This Day, Second Edition

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

Foreword

“At times statements and actions by political leaders and the faith leaders who facilitate and endorse them can set us on a dangerous path where we risk losing more than an election or position, we risk losing the very essence of what makes us Christian. . . . Into this space McGlasson proposes a new confession, and a new calling for a reformed mission for the ecumenical Christian church in all its challenges.”

Politics for People Who Hate Politics

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Denise Gitsham’s book, Politics for People Who Hate Politics, offers an important cautionary tale for anyone hoping to be both faithful and active in politics. As she illustrates through her own life and career, it is far too easy to be drawn into the bitter partisan battles of our day, and to see a self-righteous, no-holds-barred approach to politics as the only way to win. With so many Christians drawn into the politics of culture war issues from the right and left, it’s all too easy to lose sight of our shared calling to love one another with humility rather than to beat one another at all costs. Denise has written a refreshing and self-critical reflection on her own life in politics and why it is so important for people of faith to be willing to put their calling to heal our nation above their partisan loyalties.”

Purple Church, Red State

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“In a time when our country feels increasingly torn apart, Greg Allen-Pickett offers a hopeful and practical vision of how we can come together. Purple Church, Red State tells the story of one congregation in Nebraska that has found ways to live faithfully across deep political differences. The lessons in these pages about listening, trust, and community are not just for churches, but for all of us who care about the health of our democracy. This book is a timely reminder that reconciliation is possible, and that reaching across the aisle begins in our neighborhoods, our pews, and our everyday relationships.”

The Spirit of Our Politics

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“The Spirit of Our Politics gets to the heart of our current divided politics. Michael Wear has written a powerful call that affirms the agency each citizen has to contribute to a healthier and more just politics and society. As a Christian, I found here an inspiring path to return to the heart of our faith and build a culture of engaged, faithful service. Our politics would be dramatically healthier if The Spirit of Our Politics was our guide, and I encourage my colleagues, and all readers who seek a positive future for our politics, to read it.”