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The Russell Moore Show

Episode 122 | 48 min

Responding with Grace When Political Temperatures Rise

Russell Moore

Curtis Chang and David French talk with Ashley Hales and Russell Moore on gospel hope.

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How can Christians act with integrity, fortitude, and gospel hope in a volatile political season?

That’s the question that David French, Curtis Chang, Ashley Hales, and Russell Moore consider on this special episode. Recorded live at a spring The After Party event in Washington, DC, this spring, the first half of the episode features a live panel discussion. In the second half, Moore, Chang, and French consider audience questions on practical engagement for Christians.

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“The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity Today
Executive Producers: Erik Petrik, Russell Moore, and Mike Cosper
Host: Russell Moore
Producer: Ashley Hales
Associate Producers: Abby Perry and McKenzie Hill
Director of Operations for CT Media: Matt Stevens
Audio engineering by Dan Phelps
Video producer: Abby Egan
Theme Song: “Dusty Delta Day” by Lennon Hutton

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