Adam Kinzinger: Where Are the Good Candidates?

Why Does Politics Reward the Wrong People?

Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins Curtis Chang on the Good Faith podcast to discuss the 2026 midterm elections, political corruption, and how Christians can evaluate political leaders. Kinzinger argues that character is revealed when leaders put public responsibility ahead of personal comfort—even when it means challenging their own party. Drawing on his vote to impeach Donald Trump and his service on the January 6 committee, he explores what restoring congressional accountability requires. They also discuss why principled candidates struggle to stay in office and how Christians can oppose harmful actions while loving their enemies and praying for political opponents.

02:33 - What Is the Meaning of Heroism?

04:34 - Models of Courage for Congress

09:54 - Faith and the January 6 Impeachment Vote

14:08 - Adam's Midterm Elections Predictions

17:55 - The Other Side of the "God Gap"

22:51 - Avoiding Political Idolatry

25:18 - The Impacts of Redistricting on Congressional Careers

29:00 - Cross-Partisan Alliances and Democratic Principles

31:24 - Are There Candidates Who Understand the Stakes?

36:21 - How Does Political Corruption Work?

42:32 - Adam's Guide to Assessing Character and Examining Records

46:45 - Is There Hope for Congress?

52:37 - Praying for Political Enemies

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Listen to Good Faith episode 255: David French: What Christians Should Want on Election Night
• Adam Kinzinger's That's What Heroes Do
• Adam Kinzinger's Substack Newsletter & Podcast
• Adam Kinzinger's 2024 Democratic National Convention Speech (transcript)
• Listen to Good Faith episode 163: "Adam Kinzinger Defends Democracy and Embraces Biblical Hope"
• Check out The After Party

Scriptures:

• Matthew 5:43–45 (ESV)
• Psalm 119:105 (ESV)
• Matthew 6:10 (ESV)
• 1 Corinthians 15:20–23 (ESV)
• Matthew 5–7 (ESV)

More From Adam Kinzinger:

• Adam Kinzinger's Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country
• Adam Kinzinger's Country First Movement

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