Are you anticipating that the 2024 US presidential election may bring tension to your campus? Do you dream of a world where your students have healthy and helpful political conversations that bridge gaps and consider alternative perspectives? Is there a part of you that wonders how to engage thoughtfully and faithfully in the current political climate? This episode with Kaitlyn Schiess, author of "The Liturgy of Politics" and "The Ballot and the Bible" may not answer all your questions, but it will certainly begin to answer many of them. Join us as we discuss the intersection of Christian faith, higher education, and political engagement in a manner meant to fortify your pedagogy for your students and your own personal approach.

Find more about Kaitlyn and her work at her website! She has a contact page available if you are interested in bringing her to your campus.

8:50 What can different types of Christian educational institutions learn from each other?

12:45 Hospitality vs Conviction

19:50 Advertisement for CSLC 2024

21:03 Challenges that our students face and how to help them overcome those challenges

33:22 How can we talk to the a-political student about politics?

40:19 What is the church's work and what is the government's work?

47:00 How to learn more about politics, locally and federally

52:10 Mark sits through an LA earthquake live on the pod

54:05 The pros and cons of politics on social media

58:30 Is it right to have convictions? How do we choose what we care about?

1:04:50 Navigating theological and Christian spaces as women and as people who support women

1:15:10 How can I know if I'm ready for a doctoral degree

1:21:15 What resources does Kaitlyn recommend for further learning?