Texas Impact's Weekly Witness

Ep. 239 Unpacking Christian Nationalism

Feb 24, 2023

This week we wrap up Texas Impact’s Texas Interfaith Advocacy Days week with a conversation with friend of the program Guthrie Graves-Fitzimmons, Communications Director for BJC, the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Freedom. Guthrie joins us after his boss, Amanda Tyler, the Executive Director for the BJC joined...

Ep.238 Celebrating Our Diversity

Feb 17, 2023

We are excited to welcome Representative Salman Bhojani to the program this week. He represents District 92 around Euless, Bedford, Grand Prairie and Arlington and was one of the speakers at Texas Impact's Interfaith Service of Public Witness at the start of session in January. He has been making news because he is one...

Ep. 237 A Church for Tomorrow

Feb 10, 2023

This week Scott had a chance to talk with a United Methodist Bishop who grew up and served in South Texas before spending time as a Bishop in the Great Plains. We are excited to welcome Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr. back to Texas where he will be serving in the North and Central Texas Conference of the United...

Ep. 236 The Ties That Bind: Women in Faith Talk About Lobbying and Legacy

Feb 3, 2023

This week we are joined by United Women in Faith leaders Mary Brown and Darlene Alfred for a conversation about UWFaith and civic engagement. Mary Brown served as committee chair for this year's UWFaith Texas Legislative Event. Darlene Alfred serves on the national board of UWFaith, and is a Texas Impact Board Member.