Standing Up: Faith, Politics, and Influence – A Conversation with Bunni Pounds

Standing Up: Faith, Politics, and Influence – A Conversation with Bunni Pounds of Christians Engaged

Misty Phillip is the host of the podcast “It is Time to Stand Up” and is known for introducing political warriors for Jesus like Bunni Pounds. Bunni is the president of Christians Engaged (https://christiansengaged.org) , has had a dynamic political career, working behind the scenes to get people in office and even running for office herself. Misty is passionate about getting Christians engaged in voting and is excited to have Pounds as a guest on her show.

Episode Summary

In this episode, Misty Phillip sits down with Bunni Pounds, president of Christians Engaged and a passionate advocate for political engagement. They discuss Bunni’s new book, “Jesus and Politics,” and share powerful stories of overcoming political division through love and faith. They delve into the importance of voting, bridging political divides, and impacting communities.

Introduction to Bunni Pounds and Christians Engaged

• Description of Bunni Pounds as a political warrior for Jesus and President of Christians Engaged

• Overview of Christians Engaged as a civic engagement ministry focused on prayer, voting, and training Christians in civic engagement

• Explanation of the mission to increase Christian participation in voting and how Christians Engaged sends voting reminders and curriculum to churches

Christians Engaged activities and events

• Description of annual conferences and Washington DC trips organized by Christians Engaged

• Emphasis on the civic engagement seminar and church engagements, including voter registration drives and free curriculum for local churches

• Specific details about seminars, events, and partnerships with local communities

Importance of Christian engagement in politics and government

• The impact of Christians’ engagement in politics at various levels of government

• Relating political engagement to the biblical commandment to love one’s neighbor

• Highlighting the significance of having righteous leaders and the role of Christians in electing them

Bunni Pounds’ personal story and journey in politics

• Personal account of running for office and the challenges faced during the campaign

• Reflection on dealing with election losses and embracing forgiveness and reconciliation

• Impactful experiences and lessons learned in the political arena

Jesus and Politics – The Book

• Purpose and motivation behind writing “Jesus and Politics”

• Addressing misconceptions about Christians’ involvement in politics and the need to maintain a Christ-like heart in the political sphere

• Specific stories and insights shared in the book related to influential political figures and experiences

Faith, Love, and Politics

• Experiences and revelations related to loving and praying for political opponents

• The transformative power of approaching political discourse with love and empathy

• The role of faith and spiritual discipline in navigating political engagements and conversations

Recommendations and takeaways

• Encouragement for readers to see themselves as disciple-makers in their respective spheres of influence

• Emphasis on the potential for individuals to impact society positively by applying Christian principles in leadership roles

• A call for Christians to step out and be the hands and feet of Christ in society

Key Takeaways

Love & Engagement:

Bunni emphasizes the crucial fusion of love and engagement in political discourse. Our actions should be rooted in love, and engaging in conversations with a heart of love can open doors to positive change.

Influence through Relationships:

Building bridges, not walls – Bunni’s experiences with different political figures showcase how relationships and genuine dialogue have the potential to overcome barriers and influence change.

Discipling the Nation:

We, as Christians, hold the power to influence culture and politics through discipleship. Bunni’s journey of transitioning from political consulting to ministry embodies the impact we can have in various spheres when we carry the love of Christ into every interaction.

Tune in as Misty and Bunni explore the intersection of faith and politics, and discover the impact we can have when we stand up for what we believe in. Thank you for listening. Join the movement of standing up for biblical values in our culture. Let’s make a positive impact on the next generation together! Follow @MistyPhillip and @ItisTimetoStandUp on social media for more inspiration.