The Partners and Citizens Podcast

Should Biden and Trump Run: A Forecast of the 2024 Election:

I am back with a pre-Thanksgiving episode. In my 24th episode, I look at the 2024 election. This episode is a follow-up to the Mid-Term Elections episode. With the end of one election, the start of the next kicks off. Former President Trump has announced that he will run in 2024. However, should Biden and Trump run again? I look at that question, and who might run in their place and more. 

Making Sense Of the 2022 Mid-Term Elections

I am back with my takes on the 2022 Mid-Term Elections. The Red Wave never really materialized. Why? What does this mean? Here is my overview. Enjoy! 

College Football is Life in the South

I am back with an episode about the importance of College Football in the South. However, we must be careful not to cause a good thing to become an idol in our life. 

A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II is a hero of mine. As a tribute, I am discussing the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. She was a leader of gentleness and dignity. This episode is a tribute to Her Majesty. 

Violence in Memphis and the Cities of America

I am back after a short hiatus. My wife, Lisa, had our son, John Knox Castro. But I am ready to go with a new episode of "A Pastor and His Newspaper." We are talking about the spike in violence in Memphis, TN and the cities of America. I hope you will join me to pray for our cities, who need the church and the gospel badly. 

The Russian Orthodox Church and their Unholy War

I am back with a new episode on the Russian Orthodox Church and the War in Ukraine. Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church are calling the war a holy war. Russian Orthodox leadership have united with Putin's propaganda machine to justify this horrendous war. Now might be the time to start praying for God's judgment on Putin, Patriarch Kiril, and the Russian government. 

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.