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Have Christians always been political?Many Christians have been told that faith and politics should remain separate—that Christians should simply "preach the Gospel" and avoid the public square.But is that what Scripture teaches?In this episode of Iowa Crossroad, we go back to the very beginning—to Genesis—to explore why politics isn't where ideas begin. It's where ideas become law.From the creation account to Romans 13, from Nathan confronting King David to Elijah standing before Ahab and Esther risking her life before the Persian king, we'll examine a consistent biblical pattern: God's people have never worshiped political power, but neither have they abandoned the public square.We'll also discuss:Why every political disagreement begins as a theological disagreement.Whether Christians should bring their worldview into politics.The biblical purpose of government.How theology shapes culture, culture shapes politics, and politics reinforces culture.What all of this means for Iowa today.Whether you agree or disagree, my hope is that this episode encourages you to think more deeply about the relationship between Christianity, government, and public life.*Politics changes every election. Truth doesn't.*---📍 *About Iowa Crossroad*Iowa Crossroad is a podcast exploring theology, culture, and Iowa politics through the lens of Scripture. Rather than offering partisan talking points or political cheerleading, we ask a deeper question:What does God say?If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about faith, public policy, and a biblical worldview, consider subscribing and joining the conversation.👍 Like if you found it helpful.💬 Leave a comment—I’d love to hear your thoughts.🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.#Christianity #Politics #BiblicalWorldview #Iowa #Theology #Government #Romans13 #Genesis #PublicPolicy #FaithAndPolitics

In this interview, Sam Jones joins us to walk through the major fault lines shaping Iowa’s abortion debate and the broader pro-life movement. We discuss the tension between incremental legislation and abolitionist “all-or-nothing” convictions, including how passages like Isaiah 10:1–4 are interpreted in political and legislative contexts.Sam also breaks down the differences between key Iowa bills—HF2332 and HF2316—and why the question of equal protection and legal accountability has become such a dividing line among pro-life advocates. We explore how each approach defines justice, and what it means in practice when drafting abortion legislation.The conversation also covers the controversial “black market pill” bill: what authority it actually carried, why it moved through the legislative process the way it did, and what its late-session positioning reveals about the priorities and constraints inside Iowa’s political system.This episode digs into the real disagreements inside the pro-life movement—strategy, theology, law, and legislative tradeoffs—and why those disagreements are shaping the future of abortion policy in Iowa.Subscribe for more interviews and analysis on culture, law, and the pro-life movement.Chapters00:00 The difference between abortion abolitionism and the pro-life movement7:17 Why do mothers get an explicit exemption to murder their unborn?15:06 The difference between the abolitionist bill and the pro-life bill20:25 Sam explains that pro-life laws without equal justice are unrighteous decrees29:40 Is it Sin to vote to restrict abortions if the bill doesn't include equal justice34:35 Can a pro-life person please God.38:00 Should abolitionists be more gracious?43:52 Can abolitionist support a ban of abortions without including prosecution of the mother?50:54 Steve Holt's comments about abolitionists59:04 Why the abortion pill bill is weak1:08:34 Are abolitionists anti-gospel?

In this interview, Keith Foskey responds to several theological claims made by Jon Dunwell regarding abortion, justice, repentance, and the role of civil government.We discuss:The woman caught in adultery and whether Jesus opposed civil punishmentRomans 13 and the God-ordained role of governmentWhether mercy and accountability are being falsely separatedIf prosecution for crimes committed is somehow “anti-gospel”The difference between the role of the church and the role of the stateHow pastors should counsel truly repentant people who have committed serious sinsCan forgiveness before God coexist with earthly consequences?This conversation dives into the tension between justice, grace, repentance, and biblical consistency surrounding abortion legislation and the Christian worldview.If you enjoy theological and cultural conversations like this, subscribe and share the episode.Chapters00:00 Introducing the King of the Amils00:54 Overview of Iowa's Pro-life legislation introduced in 202603:20 Why Jesus did not call for the execution of the woman caught in adultery11:58 Grace and mercy does not eradicate accountability15:20 Is Satan using and discarding women who seek abortions?19:15 Did Jesus have legal authority while on the earth?26:00 Do human laws keep abortive women from repentance?33:15 How do Christians respond to repentant criminals?38:45 Do abolitionist keep woman from the throne of grace?39:30 Are abolitionists anti-gospel?

Why was Iowa’s Life at Conception bill canceled just days after being introduced?In this interview, I sit down with John Dunwell — pastor, Iowa State Representative, and employee of The Family Leader — to discuss the controversial decision to cancel the Life at Conception subcommittee in Iowa.Just days earlier, the bill was publicly celebrated at the Iowa Prayer for Life Rally. Then, unexpectedly, the subcommittee was canceled.I asked Rep. Dunwell directly:Why was the bill stopped?Who influenced the decision?Was it really about timing and votes?What happens next for the pro-life movement in Iowa?Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation gives insight into the political, theological, and strategic debates surrounding abortion legislation in Iowa.If you enjoy thoughtful conversations on theology, politics, and culture, subscribe and join the discussion below.Chapters:00:48 Why did Jon kill the Life at Conception bill?15:31 Should IVF or Natural fertility be prioritized?17:35 How can we vote non-life at conception republicans out without knowing where they stand?27:20 How can we trust the candidates on Life?35:00 If we loos the Governors seat, we could not see Life at Conception for a decade47:30 Is the abolitionist position anti-gospel?

Republicans promised to defend life. So why was the Life at Conception bill canceled? Maggie DeWitte, Executive Director of Pulse Life Advocates, joins the Iowa Crossroad Podcast to discuss the current state of the pro-life movement in Iowa following this year’s legislative session.In this conversation, we discuss the Life at Conception bill, HF 2332 and the canceled subcommittee that sparked concern among pro-life leaders, efforts to strengthen protections surrounding abortion pills, and the broader strategy moving forward after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.Maggie also shares where the movement goes from here, what the next unifying vision for the pro-life cause could be, and how Iowans can continue engaging in the fight for life.We also discuss the work being done through Pulse Life Advocates, upcoming events including the Christmas Gala featuring Jim Caviezel, and ways listeners can get involved.Chapters: 0:00 Who is Maggie DeWitte?1:12 Pulse Life Advocates priorities4:28 Rep Dunwell dealt huge blow to the pro-life cause6:04 If we don’t abolish abortion now, when will we do it?15:50 Where are we on the roadmap of the fight for life in Iowa? 27:35 We overturned Roe what is the current goal of the pro-life movement?31:56 How to get involved in the fight for life34:31 Upcoming pro-life events in Iowa

A candidate for Iowa Senate District 11. Her name is Mandee Shivers. Watch this. Mandee Shivers is running for Iowa Senate District 11—and her story is anything but typical politics.A wife, mom, and homesteader, Mandee has spent years working directly with survivors of sex trafficking, fighting to bring attention to some of the darkest issues facing women and children. That experience shaped her conviction that government should serve the people—not the other way around.Now, she’s stepping into the political arena to take that fight to the next level—focused on protecting families, defending freedoms, and pushing back against what she sees as a shift in Iowa’s values.In this conversation, we dive into her background, what pushed her to run, and the issues she believes aren’t getting enough attention. Follow and support her campaign at www.shiversforsenate.com, on Facebook at ShiversForSenate and on X Shivers4Senate.#IowaCrossroad #Iowa #farming #pesticides #RFKJr #chronicdisease #cancer #globalization #food #agriculture #UnitedStates #economicpolicy #news #politics #podcast Chapters:0:00 Why Shivers Is Running for Iowa Senate District 113:06 Could Iowa turn blue?5:55 Iowa Republicans are frustrated with the state GOP8:04 Life at conception and the path forward21:29 How to fix foster care30:55 Foster care funding and agencies keeping cases open34:52 Iowa's cancer crisis45:08 How to support Shivers' campaign

A candidate for Iowa Senate District 11. Her name is Hollie Zajicek. Watch this.Hollie Zajicek, the City of Norwalk’s economic development director, is running in the Republican primary for Iowa Senate District 11, bringing a background focused on growing local economies, attracting businesses, and creating jobs. A former USDA loan specialist and longtime economic development leader in Warren County and Norwalk, she has helped drive significant growth in the area, including hundreds of new jobs and businesses. Raised in a military family and having lived across the country, Zajicek returned to Iowa for its quality of life and now says she wants to bring her pro-growth, pro-family, and pro-freedom approach to the State Capitol, with an emphasis on strengthening economic opportunity, supporting communities, and maintaining Iowa as a place people want to live and invest. Follow and support her campaign at www.zajicekforiowasenate.com/ and www.facebook.com/ZajicekforIowaSenate#IowaCrossroad #Iowa #farming #pesticides #RFKJr #chronicdisease #cancer #globalization #food #agriculture #UnitedStates #economicpolicy #news #politics #podcast Chapters:0:00 Why Zajicek Is Running for Iowa Senate District 1110:41 Skyrocketing Cancer Rates13:30 Should chemical companies get legal Legal protections?16:54 Life at conception and the lack of action23:18 Big business land grab and eminent domain25:58 Property taxes in Iowa?

Many pro-life organizations, legislators, and voters strongly affirm that life begins at conception, yet many of the same voices openly support IVF without wrestling with the ethical tension it creates. In this video, I explore the direct conflict between a consistent life-at-conception position and the realities of IVF, where multiple embryos are often created, selected, frozen, or discarded. Rather than attacking individuals, this discussion challenges the movement to think carefully and consistently about what it truly means to defend life from conception and whether IVF can fit within that framework. The goal is not condemnation, but clarity, consistency, and an honest conversation about one of the most difficult issues facing the pro-life movement today.Here are some links to the resources I used during the video...How many eggs are enough for In Vitro Fertilization - https://rmanetwork.com/blog/number-of-eggs-good-ivf-in-vitro-fertilization/Preimplantation Genetic Testing - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7197420/Gender Selection - https://rmanetwork.com/blog/gender-selection-ivf/Chrissy Teigen explains why she chose her baby's sex during IVF - https://www.today.com/parents/chrissy-teigen-explains-why-she-chose-her-baby-s-sex-t75896https://x.com/Maxwell_pringlehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588176761310

Religion is a system of beliefs, practices, values, and worldviews by which humans seek to order themselves through worship, moral teachings, and rituals. Some religions teach humans to worship one god or another. Other religions teach humans to seek enlightenment.In other words religions always seek to impose moralteachings on others. This is an obvious fact. Christians want to impose a standard of morality that aligns very closely to the traditionally held moral teachings that our country was founded upon. Islam seeks to impose their moral teachings to include killing infidels, calls to prayer, child marriages, etcetera. In fact in Dearborn MI the call to prayer is broadcasted over theloud speakers multiple times a day. This subjects all other citizens to the prayers of Muslims. Every religion that you can think of wants to have freedom to do all that their religion teaches. The issue is that some of the moral teachingsare not very moral. Polygamy is not a moral practice. Child marriages is not moral. Satanic sacrifices are not moral. Gay marriage is not moral. If religion is a system of beliefs whereby humans orderthemselves in this world and seek enlightenment then the LGBTQIA+ fits into this description. People who are completely confused and lied to about their gender seek to impose their moral teachings on others - we see this as biological men forced their way into girls sports in into girls locker rooms.They are seeking to impose their own moral or rather immoral impulses on the whole of society. Even within the Iowa Democrat party platform this is evident.

Iowa Republicans just killed their own "Life at Conception" bill — right after the Abolitionist Rising "Justice Alone" Conference wrapped up in Des Moines (Feb 6-10, 2026). What happened to the pro-life trifecta?In early February 2026:HF2316 (life at fertilization, treating post-fertilization abortion as homicide with full criminal penalties) was introduced by 8 reps and sent to Judiciary (chaired by Rep. Steve Holt) — but never scheduled for subcommittee.HF2332 (Life at Conception Act, criminalizing elective abortion/feticide but sparing IVF) had 24 co-sponsors and was set for subcommittee on Feb 17... until Rep. Jon Dunwell canceled it on Feb 16.Dunwell's statement: "While I remain deeply committed to protecting life from the moment of conception, the current legislative landscape and timing are not optimal... Instead, focus on cracking down on black-market abortion pills."This begs the question: If abortion is murder (as pro-lifers have said for years), why won't Iowa Republicans pass a bill that treats it as such — and hold accomplices accountable? Why back down when the rubber meets the road? Why prioritize unregulated pills over abolishing abortion outright?From the Abolitionist Rising conference to the Capitol halls, this video breaks down the hypocrisy, the bills' differences, and why "if not now, when?" Funnel week is here — time to rise up.