The Common Good Podcast

www.candidatesforcommongood.com

Common Good Candidates - Kaylee Peterson

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:43:58 -0300

In this new podcast series, Vote Common Good's Political Director, Robb Ryerse, sits down with some of the extraordinary, ordinary Americans running for office this year.

Our first guest is Kaylee Peterson who is running for the U.S. House in Idaho's 1st District. www.kayleeforcongress.com

To see if there's a Common Good Candidate in your area, check out:

Common Good Politics - What the Supreme Court's Ruling on Trump's Presidential Immunity Means for Democracy

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:31:27 -0300

Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Daniel Deitrich discuss the ramifications of the Supreme Court ruling that presidents have sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution after leaving office.

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his book about running for congress as a Progressive Republican in Arkansas here: Running For Our Lives @RobbRyerse

The Common Good Podcast is produced and edited by Daniel Deitrich. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Post-Debate Commentary with Vote Common Good

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:09:10 -0300

Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich break down the (very few) highs and the lows of the CNN presidential debate between President Biden and former-president Trump.

www.votecommongood.com

Common Good Politics - Will Trump Chicken Out of the Debate?

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 01:39:59 -0300

Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich talk about the week's political news and make predictions on whether or not Trump will show up for Thursday's presidential debate against Joe Biden.

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

The Common Good Podcast is produced and edited by Daniel Deitrich. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Common Good Politics - Trump pick for Co-Conspirator (VP)

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:35:03 -0300

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the week's political news and make predictions on Trump's co-conspirator for the promised damage he will do if elected.

www.votecommongood.com

Finding Common Good in the Skies with an Astrophysicist

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 08:59:29 -0300

Doug Pagitt talks with astrophysicist Paul Wallace about the earth's second moon, the Northern Lights and a huge cosmic explosion happening this summer.

www.votecommongood.com

Common Good Politics - Trump Says He Doesn't Pray, His Supporters Want a Felon

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:11:36 -0300

Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse talk about the political news including Trumnp's take on prayer - he thinks it's a contest he is winning, that his supporters are proud to support a felon, the state of the economy, and more.

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

The Common Good Podcast is produced and edited by Daniel Deitrich. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Common Good Politics - Trump's Historic Conviction and What it Means For America

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:43:16 -0300

Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Daniel Deitrich take a spin through the political news with a common good lens including the historic conviction of former president Trump and what it means for the 2024 election.

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

The Common Good Podcast is produced and edited by Daniel Deitrich. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Common Good Politics - Inevitable Irrelevance Galore

Tue, 07 May 2024 12:51:19 -0300

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse take a spin through the political news with a common good lens.

Doug can't say " Inevitable Irrelevance."
Trump's continued violation of the law and all kinds of weirdness from Republicans.

www.votecommongood.com

Common Good Politics - What does it take to keep the country from being taken over by MAGA

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:35:01 -0300

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse take a spin through the political news with a common good lens.
They also talk bout what it takes for the US to not fall to the worst impulse of MAGAism

www.votecommongood.com

Common Good Politics - Guest Rodney Govens - Running for Congress in Arkansas

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:10:57 -0300

Today's guest is running for Congress in Arkansas' First Congressional District.
Rodney Govens is uniquely qualified for this role and he tell us why.

www.RodneyForCongress.org

www.votecommongood.com

Common Good Politics

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:40:25 -0300

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about some of the key political issues of the day.

Common good Politics - April 10

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:57:29 -0300

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse engage the political stories of the week from a Common Good Perspective.

www.votecommongood.com

Common Good Politics from Vote Common Good

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:43:27 -0300

Doug and Robb talk Trump's current nonsense, Biden's upward swing, and the state of national politics.

Common Good Science - Total Eclipse of the Heartland

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:10:55 -0300

Astrophysicist Paul Wallace joins Doug Pagitt and Dan Deitrich to talk about the solar eclipse happening April 8, and what astronomers have learned from studying eclipses over the centuries.

Paul Wallace is an astrophysicist, professor, pastor, and avid birder. He writes and speaks at the intersection of faith and science and holds a PhD in physics from Duke University and an MDiv from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology.

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

The Exvangelicals with NPR Political Correspondent Sarah McCammon

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:10:37 -0300

Doug Pagitt sits down with NPR political corespondent and author Sarah McCammon to talk about her new book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.

Sarah McCammon is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion policy and the intersections of politics and religion.

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Common Good Politics - The Rematch Nobody Wants

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:49:58 -0300

Doug, Robb and Dan discuss a busy week in politics, including both Trump and Biden solidifying their primary wins paving the way for a rematch that literally no one is excited about.

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Common Good Faith - God and Country with Kristin Du Mez

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:00:28 -0400

Vote Common Good recently hosted several screenings of the new film about the rise of Christian Nationalism called God and Country. Doug Pagitt and Kristin Du Mez, both featured in the film, sat down after one of the screenings to discuss the project and take questions

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Common Good Politics - Mountains and Molehills

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:32:33 -0400

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both facing hurdles in their presidential campaigns, but one has bigger problems than the other.

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Common Good Faith - Wizards, Pagans, and Inclusive Heathenry

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:25:41 -0400

At The Parliament of the World's Religions, Doug Pagitt sat down with Master Wizard Oberon Zell who founded the Church of All Worlds and Carl Bonebright, Director of Education and Publishing for The Troth, an Inclusive Heathenry organization.

www.oberonzell.com

www.thetroth.org

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Common Good Politics - Biden, We Have an Enthusiasm Problem

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:51:13 -0400

Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich discuss the week's political headlines, including Biden's "enthusiasm gap," Donald Trump becoming a shoe salesman, and Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show.

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Common Good Faith - Exploring Jainism with Surbhi Pandya

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:03:45 -0400

Over the summer, Doug Pagitt and Dan Deitrich participated in the Parliament of the Worlds Religions in Chicago. Doug sat down with Surbhi Pandya to talk about her faith and how she created a board game to help kids (and curious adults) learn about Jainism.

https://surbhipandya.com

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Common Good Politics - Trump vs Biden: The Rematch Literally No One Wants

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:02:47 -0400

Doug, Robb and Dan take a look at the week's political headlines and discuss why people on across the political spectrum don't want Trump or Biden to run.

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:33:08 -0400

Doug Pagitt and Casey Franklin are decades-long friends, they are both faith leaders, and, they seriously disagree about Donald Trump.

Over the last 2 years, they have texted regularly about those disagreements.
They are now bringing that conversation to this livestream/podcast.

Their love for each other will be on display and so will their perspectives.

And, there might even be a song or two.

Welcome to “Red Hat - Blue Hat Talk”

Update From Eagle Pass, Texas: The "God's Army" Trucker Convoy

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:54:58 -0400

Doug Pagitt and Dan Deitrich just returned from Eagle Pass, TX where they engaged with the "God's Army" Trucker Convoy which was bristling with Christian Nationalist messaging. Vote Common Good also supported local faith leaders raising their voices against Gov. Abbott's dangerous "invasion" rhetoric.

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Common Good Politics - No Presidential Immunity for Trump

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:36:46 -0400

Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich discuss the week's political headlines including the appeals court ruling that Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in the Jan. 6 case. Plus, the right-wing conspiracy that Taylor Swift and the NFL are working together on behalf of Biden.

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Common Good Politics - Christian Nationalism and the 'Border Crisis'

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:15:52 -0400

Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich discuss the week's political headlines including the "Army of God" trucker convoy heading to the southern border.

Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt

Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast. @danieldeitrich

Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic

Common Good Faith - with Liz Cooledge Jenkins author of "Nice Churchy Patriarchy"

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:13:32 -0400

Doug Pagitt talks with Liz Cooledge Jenkins.

They talk all things women and church—drawing on Liz's new book "Nice Churchy Patriarchy: Reclaiming Women’s Humanity from Evangelicalism."
The book spent some time as the Amazon #1 bestseller in Women's Spirituality.

They discuss the connections we could draw between the book and the current political climate, from how Christian love and care should include removing bans and restrictions on abortion, to refusing to vote for candidates who normalize basic disrespect toward women, to being willing to make waves in our churches (rather than settling for veneers of niceness) toward the common good.

Liz argues in the book that even in the warmest and most welcoming evangelical churches, patriarchy looms as an ever-present force, suppressing women’s possibilities and debilitating whole communities. Well-intentioned churchgoers and church leaders have bought into deeply-entrenched male-dominated mindsets, power structures, and theologies that are not working—not for women, and really not for anyone.

Liz is a Stanford University graduate (BS in Symbolic Systems) and has an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary. She writes at the intersections of faith, feminism, and social justice. She blog at lizcooledgejenkins.com and (formerly) Patheos, is a regular contributor to Feminism & Religion, and has written for other outlets such as Sojourners and The Christian Century

Common Good Politics - Why it's good that Dean Phillips is running in Dem primary & the debacle on the Rep side

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:39:33 -0400

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the political news of the week.

Dean Phillips is running as a Democrat for the nomination against Biden. Why does Phillips, and now Doug, think this is a good idea.

The Republicans who tried to oppose Trump as unfit now show they are unfit by supporting him.

How St. Paul, MN shows the way for election outcomes.

And, more!

How Contemporary Christian Music of the 1970's shape the political situation the United States is in today

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:10:30 -0400

Doug Pagitt talks with Dr. Leah Payne. She is the author of the book "God Gave Rock & Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music."
In this book, Leah Payne traces the history and trajectory of Contemporary Christian music in America and, in the process, demonstrates how the industry, its artists, and its fans shaped--and continue to shape--conservative, (mostly) white, Protestant evangelicalism. For many outside observers, evangelical pop stars, interpretive dancers, puppeteers, mimes, and bodybuilders are silly expressions of kitsch. Yet Payne argues that these cultural products were sources of power, meaning, and political activism. Throughout, she draws on in-depth interviews with CCM journalists, publishers, producers, and artists, as well as archives, sales and marketing data, fan magazines, merchandise--everything that went into making CCM a thriving subculture. Ultimately, Payne argues, CCM spurred evangelical activism in more potent and lasting ways than any particular doctrine, denomination, culture war, or legislative agenda had before.

Leah Payne is Associate Professor of American Religious History at Portland Seminary

What is the Emerging Church and why is there a new podcast about it?

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 09:36:01 -0400

Doug Pagitt talks with Tony Jones and Tripp Fuller about the new podcast they have produced:
Emerged - An Oral History Of The Emerging Church.
What is, or maybe it needs to be asked, what was, the Emerging Church movement?

From the early 1990's through the mid-2000's there was an exciting movement in Christianity that is often called the Emerging Church movement. What was it, where is it now, and how do all this happen are three questions at the center of the the new podcast Emerged.

Emerged is a Homebrewed Christianity production.

Common Good Politics - 2024 is underway - updated

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:42:07 -0400

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the start of the most important political year yet.
Trump wishes his opponents to "rot in hell" for Christmas. Senators fall in line with him.
Vote Common Good hits the road and Fetterman is more complicated than first blush.
Conservatives turn on Chick-fil-A.

Common Good Politics - 2024 is underway

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:25:36 -0400

Can a week make a difference for the environment? We talk with someone who says yes.

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:22:10 -0400

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk with Frederic Laloux about the online environmental resource “The Week”.
The Week is a group experience around the crisis we face with the environment and to help us see what’s coming and what we can do about it.

The week is designed around friends or family meeting three times in one week. Each experience includes an informative documentary film and conversation supports to help one another engage in ways to engage to support the environment.

www.TheWeek.ooo

Talking with the hosts of the ”God Is Not An Ahole” podcast

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:26:55 -0400

Doug Pagitt talks with Rev David Moore and Kerry Connelly about their podcast God is Not An Ahole"

David is a pastor, teacher and community organizer.
Kerry is spiritual teacher and activist leader.

Common Good Politics - Ten Political News Stories from 2023 that we loved

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:32:33 -0400

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse take a spin back through the year to highlight 10 of the wackiest, and also important, political news stories of the year.

What is Threatening America? Christian Nationalism. A Conversation with leading expert Andrew Whitehead

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:48:08 -0400

Doug Pagitt talks with Andrew Whitehead about his book American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church.
This is not only a threat to religion, it is an attack on the core of American values of freedom, religious liberty, and inclusion.

Andrew is Associate professor of sociology at Indiana University-Purdue University. Indianapolis, where he codirects the Association of Religion Data Archives at the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture.

Trump Promises to Be Dictator on Day One - Common Good Politics

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:59:40 -0400

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the political topics of the week from a common good perspective.
Topics include Trump promising to be a dictator, Mom's For Liberty Sex Scandal, Trump 91 criminal charges, Texas Abortion laws, and the end of Rudy Giuliani.

Politics on earth may be a mess in 2024, but the sky will be really cool. Common Good Science

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:07:25 -0400

Astrophysicist Paul Wallace talks with Doug Pagitt about the sky, stars, and super cool space stuff.

www.votecommongood.com

Common Good Politics - Can Liz Cheney Stop Trump?

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:38:15 -0400

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about politics from a Common Good perspective.
They talk Cheney, Santos, Trump, and the political situation for Biden.

www.votecommongood.com

Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk - Two Friends who Disagree about Trump- Episode 9

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:17:24 -0400

Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk Episode 9

Doug Pagitt and Casey Franklin are decades-long friends, they are both faith leaders, and, they seriously disagree about Donald Trump.

Over the last year, they have texted regularly about those disagreements.
They are now bringing that conversation to this livestream/podcast.

Their love for each other will be on display and so will their perspectives.

And, there might even be a song or two.

Welcome to the first edition of “Red Hat - Blue Hat Talk”

Common Good Politics - For MAGA Jan 6 is Feature not Flaw

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:03:47 -0400

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the crucial political news of the week.

MAGA doubles down on Jan 6.
Why are the American Hostages not a bigger deal?
Who killed JFK, is still a thing?
And more.

www.VoteCommonGood.com

Common Good Politics - The Clock is Running

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:01:11 -0400

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talks about the crucial political news as we are 350 days from Election Day.

www.VoteCommonGood.com

Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk - Two Friends who Disagree about Trump - Special In Studio Edition

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:23:26 -0400

Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk - Two Friends Who Disagree about Trump.
Today Doug Pagitt and Casey Franklin are together in the studio for the first time.

They also talk about their shared experience at the Eagles concert.

Doug Pagitt and Casey Franklin are decades-long friends, they are both faith leaders, and, they seriously disagree about Donald Trump.

Over the last year, they have texted regularly about those disagreements.
They are now bringing that conversation to this livestream/podcast.

Their love for each other will be on display and so will their perspectives.

And, there might even be a song or two.

Welcome to the first edition of “Red Hat - Blue Hat Talk”

www.VoteCommonGood.com

Meet the pastor who was a white nationalist and now helps people leave Christian Nationalism and love their neighbor

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:27:21 -0400

Doug Pagitt talks with Caleb Campbell, pastor, author, podcaster, and wonderful human.
Caleb is the author of the forthcoming book Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor.

He is the pastor of Desert Springs Bible Church, in Phoenix, AZ

www.VoteCommonGood.com

Common Good Politics - the future of Democracy

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:25:45 -0400

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the headlines and the importance of the next 12 months in the United States.

www.VoteCommonGood.com

People Not Things: Love Poems for Humanity with Author, Poet, Artist Genesis Be

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:02:57 -0400

Doug Pagitt talks with Genesis Be.
Genesis Be is not only an author, poet, and painter, but is also the "poet laureate" of Vote Common Good.

The new book People Not Things Genesis Be offers a strikingly honest yet hopeful snapshot of her journey as a queer Black woman in America fighting for the humanity of her community.

Poignant and moving, this debut collection of poetry and paintings from Genesis Be bravely examines what it means to stay hopeful on the arduous journey to freedom.

Drawing on her activism and antiracist work as covered by the New York Times and VICE, Be examines tools of division and challenges our notion of freedom in an effort to combat racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia. Equal parts delicate and unapologetic, People Not Things is a powerful debut that will speak to the hearts of readers from all walks of life.

www.VoteCommonGood.com

Common Good Science - vanishing stars, starving astronauts, and earth crashes.

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:12:18 -0400

Doug Pagitt and astrophysicist Paul Wallace talk about vanishing stars, what astronauts should do if they run out of food, and what happened when another planet crashed into earth.

Meet The Democrat who won a historic race last night in Pennsylvania by a handful of votes

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:37:34 -0400

Doug Pagitt talks with newly elected Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas about winning as a Democrat in a typically Republican County.

www.VoteCommonGood.com

Common Good Politics - What about those terrifying polls for 2024?

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:47:28 -0400

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse take a common good approach to politics. Topics today include the Presidential race and all the troubles with Trump and people not saying "yes" to Biden.

www.votecommongood.com

Special Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk - Two Friends Who Disagree about Trump. Today they are joined by Casey’s daughter

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:01:11 -0400

Maddie Franklin joins Doug Pagitt and Casey Franklin who are decades-long friends, they are both faith leaders and, they seriously disagree about Donald Trump.

Over the last two years, they have texted regularly about those disagreements.
They are now bringing that conversation to this livestream/podcast.

Their love for each other will be on display and so will their perspectives.

Welcome to episode 4 of “Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk

Common Good Politics - Spooky updates on the important news stories from a common good perspective

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:03:36 -0300

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse take a common good approach to discussing the week's political and cultural news.
Including war in Gaza, end of UAW strike, Halloween candy, and more.

www.votecommongood.com

Common Good Politics - Biden Successes, House Disfunction, Trump in Court, War in Israel/Gaza

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:34:51 -0300

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse take a common good approach to discussing the week's political and cultural news.

www.votecommongood.com

Red Hat Blue Hat Talk - Episode 7

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:22:41 -0300

Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk - Two Friends Who Disagree about Trump. Episode 7

Doug Pagitt and Casey Franklin are decades-long friends, they are both faith leaders, and, they seriously disagree about Donald Trump.

Over the last year they have texted regularly about those disagreements.

They are now bringing that conversation to this livestream/podcast.

Their love for each other will be on display and so will their perspectives.

Welcome to episode 7 of “Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk

Common Good Science - Moon Volcanos, End of Self-Checkout, Queen’s Guitarist is an Astrophysicist

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:08:56 -0300

Doug Pagitt and Astrophysicist Paul Wallace talk about moon volcanos, New Planets, New Elements, and rock group Queen's guitarist, who works with NASA.

www.votecommongood.com

Common Good Politics - In a time of global and national struggle, how do we find Common Good.

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:37:54 -0300

Common Good Politics - In a time of global and national struggle, how do we find Common Good.

Don’t Fret The Debt. Why conservatives are wrong about the budget. And, the good news about Federal spending.

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:11:32 -0300

Once again, there is significant talk and energy going into deciding how much money the federal government should spend. Conservatives keep repeating the same old line that the federal budget is like a household budget and that federal debt is like a credit card.

This is not how federal spending works. We talk about that on today’s podcast and live stream.

Often referred to as MMT – Modern Monetary Theory, we will come to understand that the federal government spends money into existence, and when it taxes it removes money from the economy. However, the federal government does not use tax dollars as its revenue.

Common Good Politics - Fraudster, House Speaker, Debate, Deficit and more

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:10:38 -0300

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse engage in all the top political news stories impacting the common good.

www.votecommongood.com

Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk - Two Friends Who Disagree about Trump. Episode 6

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:54:49 -0300

Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk - Two Friends Who Disagree about Trump. Episode 4

Doug Pagitt and Casey Franklin are decades-long friends, they are both faith leaders, and, they seriously disagree about Donald Trump.

Over the last year they have texted regularly about those disagreements.

They are now bringing that conversation to this livestream/podcast.

Their love for each other will be on display and so will their perspectives.

Welcome to episode 6 of “Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk

Common Dood Science - NASA Tells The Truth About UFO’s and What The Quark?

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:21:09 -0300

Doug Pagitt talks with astrophysicist Paul Wallace about how and what the universe is, and what to think of NASA's big revelation about UFO's

www.votecommongood.com

Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies - a conversation with Author David Gushee

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:58:02 -0300

Doug Pagitt talks with author and professor David Gushee about his new book "Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies."

Doug and David spoke at the Wild Goose Festival in North Carolina in July 2023.

The book is described as making a robust case for the defense of democracy from its enemies—including Christians—arguing for a renewed commitment to democracy on the part of Christians, by drawing on our own best traditions, not succumbing to mere secular liberalism. Any concerned Christian will leave its pages with eyes wide open to the dangers of our current form of political engagement Readers will gain insight into what democracy is truly meant to be and why Christians once supported it wholeheartedly—and should do so again.

Rev. Prof. Dr. David P. Gushee is Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University, Chair of Christian Social Ethics at Vrije Universiteit (Free University) Amsterdam, and Senior Research Fellow, International Baptist Theological Study Centre.

www.votecommongood.com

Common Good Politics - What is up with Trump and Windmills and Whales? And, other great insights from the political scene

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:26:43 -0300

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about all the happenings in this week's politics and how to find the common good.

www.votecommongood.com

Can you Follow Jesus and Follow Trump? Dr. Terry Webb has some thoughts and a book about it.

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:16:53 -0300

Doug Pagitt talks with Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb about her new book "Following Jesus in the Age of Trump"

The book confronts the issues of Trumpism and Christian Nationalism.

Dr. Webb asks readers to consider "Which road do you take to follow Jesus?"
How does your Christian faith impact your current political decisions?
Dr. Webb, a seminary-trained evangelical Christian and professional counselor, asks all American Christians these questions and posits to dialogue with them.

She explores following Jesus’ path when Israel was under Roman rule with the compass of the Beatitudes, his teachings and healings; in Nazi Germany under Hitler, and in America today, with Trumpism and Christian Nationalism.

www.votecommongood.com

Common Good Politics - Headline Recap and Meet the Next Dauphin County Commissioner in PA

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:47:38 -0300

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the breaking political news and they talk with Justin Douglas. Justin is running for office in Pennsylvania for Dauphin County Commissioner.

www.votecommongood.com

Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk - Two Friends Who Disagree about Trump. Episode 5

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:46:58 -0300

Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk - Two Friends Who Disagree about Trump. Episode 5

Doug Pagitt and Casey Franklin are decades-long friends, they are both faith leaders, and, they seriously disagree about Donald Trump.

Over the last year they have texted regularly about those disagreements.

They are now bringing that conversation to this livestream/podcast.

Their love for each other will be on display and so will their perspectives.

Welcome to episode 5 of “Red Hat/Blue Hat Talk

A life of change - From Rightwing Operative to Common Good developer - Will Samson.

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:53:12 -0300

Today Doug Pagitt talks with Will Samson.

Will has gone through significant personal and religious change and is bringing those lessons to the areas of work, business, and leadership transformation.

Will’s personal story of change from being a former Republican operative who battled addiction and now coaches entrepreneurs trying to leave a better world behind. He can tell war stories about working for Jerry Falwell and plotting world domination with Ralph Reed.

But more importantly, Will has a vision for a more common good world.

Having worked in politics, academia, business, and the religious sector Will’s perspective is broad and deep.

www.WillSamson.com