What does it mean when a Christian says, “Jesus is my candidate”?

Can pastors avoid partisan endorsements while still addressing political injustice?

And how should believers navigate imperfect electoral choices?

In this Election Day special of "The Justice Briefing", Dr. Jemar Tisby welcomes Dr. Christina Edmondson, Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson, and public theologian Ekemini Uwan.

The conversation responds to remarks by Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell on Cam Newton's "Funky Friday" podcast.

What You'll Learn

- Why Christina calls for greater precision, courage, and community.

- How Mika connects political responsibility to the Good Samaritan.

- Why Ekemini emphasizes social location, informed voting, and accountability.

- How the Black freedom struggle informs Christian political ethics.

- Why pastors can reject partisan endorsements while providing moral guidance.

- How prayer, worship, organizing, and listening shape Christian engagement after Election Day.

• Truth's Table — The podcast cohosted by Christina Edmondson and Ekemini Uwan, exploring theology, race, culture, gender, and public life.
• Truthful Prayers for Resisting the Chaos — Christina Edmondson and Ekemini Uwan's forthcoming devotional book, mentioned as Truthful Prayers.
• What Makes Leaders Wise — Christina's book on wisdom, leadership, and organizational health
• Christianbook.com
• The Power of Unearned Suffering — Mika Edmondson's examination of Martin Luther King Jr.'s theology of suffering.
• Koinonia Church, Nashville — The congregation pastored by Mika Edmondson.
• Sistamatic Theology — Ekemini Uwan's website for her writing, speaking, preaching, and theological work
• Notes from an Evangelical Reject — Jemar Tisby's forthcoming book

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