The WallBuilders Show - A Theology Of Voting - with Daniel Trippie

If you’ve ever heard a Christian say “politics is too nasty,” “my vote won’t count,” or “I can’t support anyone unless Jesus is on the ballot,” we’re tackling that head-on with a biblical framework that’s practical, direct, and hard to ignore. We zoom out from hot takes and ask a deeper question: what does God expect from us when we live in a representative republic where our neighbors feel the consequences of laws, courts, and executive power?

We’re joined by Dr. Daniel Trippie from America First Policy Institute (AFPI), who lays out a theology of voting rooted in Genesis 1 and the idea of dominion and stewardship. That means voting isn’t about finding a perfect spiritual leader; it’s about responsibly choosing the person, policies, platform, and appointees that most align with creation-order realities like human life, the difference between male and female, religious liberty, ordered society, work, and the limits of the state. We also dig into the “perfect vs good” problem and why checking out doesn’t create neutrality, it creates a vacuum.

We talk candidly about why party platforms matter in a party system, how caucusing and leadership picks ripple downstream, and why pastors and churches are waking up for the long haul, not just for one election cycle. You’ll also hear how AFPI Faith is resourcing churches through its Biblical Foundations initiative, plus why long-term cultural engagement starts with clear teaching and courageous action.

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