The Partners and Citizens Podcast

Decline in Immigration

I am back with a new episode. We are looking at the immigration crisis in America. The lack of workers is affecting the American economy, and the decline in immigration is one of main reason for the lack of workers. A lack of workers has in the past and is currently affecting the economy negatively. How should Christians think about immigration reform? 

Israel and Palestine in Retrospect and American diplomacy

In this week's episode, we look at the history of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. President Biden traveled to the region in July, and displayed there the lack of leadership from America today. With the extreme human suffering in the area, how should Christians think about the conflict? 

Mass Migration in America and the Sovereignty of God

Welcome to a new addition to A Pastor and His Newspaper. I am addressing the mass migration of Americans from the West Coast and the Northeast to the Bible Belt during Covid. God is sovereignly bringing people to church rich areas. Praise the Lord! Are these churches ready? 

Cassidy Hutchinson and the Search for Truth

I am back with a new episode. I am discussing Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony at the January 6th Congressional Hearing. Christians must always be supporters of truth regardless of the people or institutions involved in an investigation. 

The Myth of the Left and Right: The Fluidity of Political Labels and Terms

Hello Friends, I am back with a new episode of A Pastor and His Newspaper. Today, I am talking about the problems with political debates in Washington and social media and the church. The terms and labels that people use to attack those who disagree with them are factious. Christians must grow to be more confident in the gospel, which never changes, than political ideologue, which is constantly changing. 

The Southern Baptist Convention and the Sin of Arrogance

Dr. Castro is here for another episode of A Pastor and His Newspaper. I am discussing the recent shocking news from the Southern Baptist Convention and sexual abuse that was concealed by the SBC's Executive Committee. While sins were committed by individuals, the SBC failed to report these abuses due to arrogance. 

Coach Saban, NIL, and the Love of Money

I am joined by my co-pastor, friend, and college football fan, Derek McFarland, as we discuss Coach Saban's recent criticism about NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and Texas A&M's coach, Jimbo Fisher. This war of words was a hot topic in the WSJ last week. So we are here to discuss it on "A Pastor and His Newspaper." How can pastors shepherd college athletes' hearts in world obsessed with money? 

The Decline of Crypto Investments and the Kingdom of Christ

In the past few days, crypto currencies and the stock market have been hit hard. The Fed's interest rate increases have taken their toil on investors. In this time of economic decline, we must be our hope, security, and comfort in Christ Jesus, whose kingdom will be filled with all the weath of the nations. 

Jackson, Alito, and the End of Roe

This week presented one of the most shocking news stories from the Supreme Court in years. A leak of the majority opinion on the abortion case, Dobbs vs Jackson, indicates a potential overrule of Roe and Casey from the Supreme Court. States are preparing now to write laws stripping or protecting abortion rights in their states. How should the church prepare for the end of Roe?

Elon Musk, Twitter, and Free Speech

A Pastor and His Newspaper is back with a new episode on the 44 Billion Dollar purchase of Twitter by Elon Musk. How will this affect free speech in the future? Also, how can Christians use Musk's Twitter in the future to point people to Christ Jesus?