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A podcast from Baptist News Global examining the intersection of faith and politics at the highest levels of power. Hosted by Rick Pidcock.

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Ep174: How the GOP Is Demonizing Muslim Immigrants for Political Power, with Mohamed Hammoud

2026/10/29

Thursday, October 29, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com. Ep174: How the GOP Is Demonizing Muslim Immigrants for Political Power, with Mohamed Hammoud

Ep173: The GOP's Controversial Ad Against Abuse Survivor Amy Acton & Sexual Vulnerabilities in Step Families, with Mallory Challis

2026/10/26

Monday, October 26, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com. Ep173: The GOP's Controversial Ad Against Abuse Survivor Amy Acton & Sexual Vulnerabilities in Step Families, with Mallory Challis

Ep172: How Theologies of Mermaids, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare are Threatening Our Democracy, with Michael E. Heyes

2026/10/22

Thursday, October 22, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com. Ep172: How Theologies of Mermaids, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare are Threatening Our Democracy, with Michael E. Heyes

Ep171: Did the Founders Want Pastors to Pick Our Politicians Rather than Hold Elections? Examining a Christian Nationalist Claim with Warren Throckmorton

2026/10/19

Monday, October 19, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com. Ep171: Did the Founders Want Pastors to Pick Our Politicians Rather than Hold Elections? Examining a Christian Nationalist Claim with Warren Throckmorton

Ep170: How Christians are Reacting to Satanic Prayers at City Council Meetings

2026/10/15

Thursday, October 15, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com. Ep170: How Christians are Reacting to Satanic Prayers at City Council Meetings

Ep169: Weapons of Worship Q&A, with Mallory Challis

2026/10/12

Monday, October 12, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com. Ep169: Weapons of Worship Q&A, with Mallory Challis

Ep168: How Fox News Is Using Hell to Scare People into Voting for Republicans

2026/10/08

Thursday, October 8, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com. Ep168: How Fox News Is Using Hell to Scare People into Voting for Republicans

Ep167: Did We Just Discover Noah's Ark? with Joel Duff

2026/10/05

Monday, October 5, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com. Ep167: Did We Just Discover Noah's Ark? with Joel Duff

Ep166: Pete Hegseth's "State of the Force" Address

2026/10/01

Thursday, October 1, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com. Ep166: Pete Hegseth's "State of the Force" Address

Ep165: Weapons of Worship: How the Songs of Evangelicalism Form the Soundtrack of Extremism

2026/09/28

Monday, September 28, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com. Ep165: Weapons of Worship: How the Songs of Evangelicalism Form the Soundtrack of Extremism

Ep164: How Jesus Heals Native Americans Who Have Been Harmed by White Christian Theologies, with Randy Woodley

2026/09/24

Thursday, September 24, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com. Ep164: How Jesus Heals Native Americans Who Have Been Harmed by White Christian Theologies, with Randy Woodley

Ep163: Building a Platform that Shares the Stories of Those Harmed by People with Platforms, with Johnna Harris

2026/09/21

Monday, September 21, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com. Ep163: Building a Platform that Shares the Stories of Those Harmed by People with Platforms, with Johnna Harris

Ep162: Human Trafficking, Bestiality, & FBI Policy, with Mallory Challis

2026/09/17

Thursday, September 17, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.

Ep161: Damned If She Does: Why Women Quit Church, with Sarah Stankorb

2026/09/14

Monday, September 14, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.

Ep160: Reflecting on 9/11, with Mara Richards Bim

2026/09/10

Thursday, September 10, 2026 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.

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PC and MT 2025/10/06

Phenomenal analysis!

Rick Pidcock analyzes in depth the now unmistakable and grievous marriage between white evangelical Christianity and political power, displaying the m...

★★★★★

GlasgowCelt 2025/09/04

Excellent Analysis of Christian Nationalism/Christian Dominionism

It’s rare to hear such a deep understanding of the theology and social dynamics at work in Christian Nationalism/Supremacism. The topics are timely an...

★★★★★

Strive4Truth 2025/08/29

Insightful!

Thanks for your interview with Sarah Bader. Unbelievably tragic that she had to explain a woman’s concerns will not be listened to, thus necessitatin...

★★★★★

retroorbitalmicturalgia 2025/07/21

It’s about time!

Here here, Rick! You say what needs to be said at a time when Christians have once again embraced the same old lie that God is not enough. If you wan...

★★★★★

Millie’s Dad-1 2025/04/08

Love this podcast!

Wow. I have followed Rick’s writings for a while now and was thrilled when this podcast came alive. Rick strives and does a great job reporting the ...

★★★★★

blhall1981 2025/04/07

Voice in the Wilderness

Rick’s voice is very important right now. He is having important conversations and discussing important topics in the midst of Christian nationalism o...

★★★★★

CindyK79 2025/04/07

Excellent coverage without covering for people on his side

Rick provides consistently excellent coverage of issues related to abuse of power and does not change his stance depending on whether the accused alig...

★★★★★

Wright@91 2025/03/14

Great Information To Know

I like the way Rick has broken down the information where it is understandable and enjoy listening. Thank you for speaking up

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