Best Ax Church Podcasts (2025)

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TL;DR :: From Jesus to Jesus 50:53

5d ago50:53

50:53

The Bible isn't over. The story is still going on all around us.By Ax Church

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Political Theater 31:24

3d ago31:24

31:24

Jason Dick talks with former Roll Callers and current journalism professors Christina Bellantoni and Neda Semnani about the value of just talking to people, how the years change your perspective on Washington and why it's important to bear witness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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CQ Budget: 'Big, beautiful' bill heads to Senate 30:40

7d ago30:40

30:40

The House-passed reconciliation bill containing most of President Donald Trump's agenda won't clear the Senate in its current form. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Peter Cohn and David Lerman outline the changes that could be on the table and the competing demands among Senate Republicans that will make final passage a tough slog. Learn more about y…

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Political Theater: That's a lot of Supreme Court there 51:16

10d ago51:16

51:16

Jason Dick and Todd Ruger discuss their (and some public officials') race times at the ACLI Capital Challenge, then delve into the Supreme Court's internal dynamics, how its workload has evolved, what big decisions are expected before the end of the term, a little about David Souter and then cap it off with an ultra-special word of the week segment…

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TL;DR :: From Saul to Nehemiah 47:40

12d ago47:40

47:40

Some of the best things in your life will likely come through some of the hardest situations. Do the hard work.By Ax Church

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Political Theater: Call it the Most Not Invulnerable List 35:59

17d ago35:59

35:59

Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales discuss House and Senate races that could be competitive, but aren't quite yet. Basically, what would it take for someone like Brian Fitzpatrick or Raul Ruiz to be in tough races. They also riff on how “Andor” and "Return of the Jedi” fit into this world. Seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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CQ Budget: Medicaid cuts in play 23:48

18d ago23:48

23:48

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has proposed Medicaid cuts to help pay for the GOP's budget reconciliation bill, though the cuts are less deep than some party moderates had feared and hard-right conservatives had sought. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman, Jessie Hellmann and David Lerman outline the major changes to Medicaid that Republicans hav…

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The Work of Our Hands 35:29

19d ago35:29

35:29

Life is brief, difficult, and can feel pointless. Will any of the work we do matter in light of eternityBy Ax Church

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Political Theater: Still vulnerable, even while batting .400 44:31

22d ago44:31

44:31

Jason Dick, Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire discuss the first Roll Call Most Vulnerable Incumbents list of the 2026 cycle, why House freshman frequently have the blues and how even gobs and gobs of money can’t always buy you an election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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CQ Budget: Trump's budget ax 20:34

25d ago20:34

20:34

President Donald Trump's preliminary fiscal 2026 budget request, which takes a meat ax to domestic programs and foreign aid, is getting a frosty reception from Senate GOP appropriators and Democrats alike. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman provide an early outlook for this year's appropriations process and the likely next steps. Learn m…

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TL;DR :: From Joseph to Judges 49:21

26d ago49:21

49:21

How do you accomplush God's call in your life when you lack so much? There is hope in the story of Moses for each of us.By Ax Church

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Equal Time: The Politics of the Catholic Church after Pope Francis 43:46

28d ago43:46

43:46

The personality and outreach of Pope Francis attracted worldwide admiration. Though he did not stray from Catholic doctrine, he connected those teachings to issues such as immigration and climate change. He was not as progressive as some progressives hoped, and he also frustrated traditionalists, a split that played out in the United States. So, wh…

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Political Theater: Six degrees of 100 days ... 26:53

30d ago26:53

26:53

How does Kevin Bacon fit into the first 100 days analysis of the Trump presidency? Jason Dick and John Bennett discuss, as well as the art of Gretchen Whitmer's non-thank you thank you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CQ Roll Call

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TL;DR :: From Adam to Israel 38:41

1M ago38:41

38:41

Creation, The Fall, The Promise. Has Jesus always been the plan since the very beginning?By Ax Church

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Easter :: Crown Him King 41:58

1M ago41:58

41:58

Jesus didn't come to earth to become a king. He already was. He came for you. Would you crown him as your king?By Ax Church

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CQ Budget: Budget promises put to the test 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

Vague promises from GOP leaders to seek deep spending cuts put down a rebellion from conservative holdouts and secured the adoption of a budget resolution this month. But now Republicans must begin writing a reconciliation bill enacting much of President Donald Trump's agenda with little sign of any resolution of the key conflicts that have divided…

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Sharpen Your Ax 41:10

2M ago41:10

41:10

Work smarter not harder. Gaining wisdom is the key to having a faithful life.By Ax Church

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Political Theater: Golden State meets ‘Golden Age’ 43:24

2M ago43:24

43:24

Jason Dick and Christina Bellantoni discuss California political leaders' approach to President Donald Trump's second term, Gov. Gavin Newsom's podcast and hair and whether we'll see more retired Dodgers run for state-wide office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CQ Roll Call

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Equal Time: How a post-World War II ‘Red Scare’ resonates in modern America 47:24

2M ago47:24

47:24

Fights over how American history is taught. Labels of “Communist” and “Socialist” used to smear. Civil rights gains seen as a loss for the “real” America. While all that might sound like last week’s headlines, those battles and the hysteria surrounding them are nothing new. In “Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism and the Making of Modern America,” C…

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CQ Budget: Budget battle in the House 28:09

2M ago28:09

28:09

Speaker Mike Johnson faces a rebellion within GOP ranks over a budget blueprint that squeaked through the Senate. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly, Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman assess the outlook for final adoption of a budget resolution and the big fights over Medicaid cuts and whether to pay for extending tax cuts --- two key disputes that could…

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What Makes Us Ax? 50:48

2M ago50:48

50:48

What is your defining character traits? If we are alike, let's work together to do something awesome!By Ax Church

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Political Theater: Much ado about special elections 32:26

2M ago32:26

32:26

Jason Dick, Mary Ellen McIntire and Andrew Menezes discuss the election results this week in Florida and Wisconsin, whether vermouth will be more expensive with the latest round of tariffs and whether it was wise to do a training run that involved the Tidal Basin this past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Unbalanced and Okay With It :: Legacy 44:03

2M ago44:03

44:03

The final season of your life isnt meant to be balanced. It's meant to make a difference.By Ax Church

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CQ Budget: Tough climate for appropriations 33:35

2M ago33:35

33:35

The upcoming appropriations cycle faces some rough headwinds, as the Trump administration tries to freeze funding, fire thousands of public employees and gut federal agencies, while Republicans pursue a partisan reconciliation package that will further antagonize Democrats. Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss the challenging poli…

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Political Theater: The Thai popcorn does not detract 26:29

2M ago26:29

26:29

Sports is leading the way on diversity, equity and inclusion, but don't expect to hear those words at the game. Plus: Everyone get ready for National Operational Security Awareness Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CQ Roll Call

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Unbalanced and Okay With It :: Family 47:10

2M ago47:10

47:10

Having a family is amazing... and also incredibly unbalanced. How do you make the most of this time and not miss out?By Ax Church

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Political Theater: At the Gridiron, laughter in the dark 25:27

2M ago25:27

25:27

Dressing up as a donkey for a skit lampooning politicians at a white tie dinner in Washington is silly. But during difficult times, when the most powerful people in the world are challenging the boundaries of constitutional democracy, it is important to hang onto your sense of humor. The annual Gridiron dinner aims to “singe, not burn” with its hum…

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CQ Budget: Spending bill's political fallout 21:37

2M ago21:37

21:37

The six-month continuing resolution that avoided a partial government shutdown left Democrats deeply divided. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire and David Lerman explain the nature of the rift, whether it's likely to heal, and what it means for the party's ability to govern and combat the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Unbalanced And Okay With It 48:57

2M ago48:57

48:57

Living a balanced life is a myth. Every season of life is unbalanced in one way or another. But, you can make the most of every season if you know how to live.By Ax Church

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Political Theater: Democrats at (in?) retreat 21:10

3M ago21:10

21:10

House Democrats are gathering for their annual policy retreat this week, and face a series of questions as they navigate the 119th Congress, including why they are more unpopular than Republicans, what they can do as a minority party in a closely divided country, how do they recruit quality candidates to run for office and what level of coordinatio…

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CQ Budget: Leadership test on spending 26:12

3M ago26:12

26:12

House GOP leaders must rally their razor-thin majority to pass a stopgap funding measure this week, while Senate Democrats must decide whether to vote against a bill they dislike and trigger a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the prospects for a fiscal 2025 continuing resolution and discuss the state of…

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Do This 35:28

3M ago35:28

35:28

Communion is a reminder of the greatest gift we've ever been given.By Ax Church

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Equal Time: Fighting a disease and a health-care system 38:21

3M ago38:21

38:21

As America’s health-care system is not being spared in policy shake-ups from the very top, Equal Time takes a look at one case and what it says about disparities in health care and why that matters. In “Transplant: A Memoir,” the resilient Bernadine Watson takes us on her journey, a perilous one, even with support from doctors and family. The nonfi…

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Political Theater: Protest, retreat, hide? Congressional behavior, 2025-style 20:02

3M ago20:02

20:02

In the early days of the second Trump administration, congressional Republicans and Democrats face decisions about how to react to White House-led actions. For Democrats, it can be boiled down to: Fight or retreat. Republicans are being advised to restrict contact with the public. We talk with Nathan Gonzales about what, at this point, makes the mo…

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CQ Budget: Stopgap spending decision time 24:22

3M ago24:22

24:22

A continuing resolution to head off a partial government shutdown is caught in the political crossfire of federal employee layoffs, funding freezes and a partisan dispute over the power of the purse. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman assess the political pressures for passing a stopgap funding extension, and the state of…

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Camel Meets Needle :: Contentment 47:49

3M ago47:49

47:49

What if you could get rich in a short period of time? Interested in knowing more?By Ax Church

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Political Theater: ‘Yeah, I don’t love that,’ or how the House learned to start jamming the Senate 24:56

3M ago24:56

24:56

In recent days, the Senate and House have both passed versions of their own budget resolution, one of the key steps in constructing a so-called reconciliation bill that will cut spending and taxes and enact GOP legislative priorities without having to deal with the usual Senate roadblocks. But there is a long way to go until something heads to the …

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CQ Budget: Pivotal test for House budget 21:56

3M ago21:56

21:56

A House vote this week will test the unity of Republicans for a budget blueprint that would pave the way for a sweeping package of tax cuts, border security, defense funding, spending cuts and more. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman outline the competing pressures between GOP centrists and hardcore conservatives over a budget resoluti…

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Camel Meets Needle :: Generosity 45:16

3M ago45:16

45:16

Most of us are less generous than we think. What if God had more he wanted to do through you?By Ax Church

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Political Theater: 'If I can get you to feel' -- politics, wrestling and connecting with people 40:15

3M ago40:15

40:15

For someone who has dominated politics for going on a decade, Donald Trump still controls the narrative in a way that leaves his opponents flat-footed. Trump's connection to professional wrestling offers lessons on how he is able to do this and how to connect in the political arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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CQ Budget: Budget reconciliation pressures mount 23:56

3M ago23:56

23:56

The Senate's plan for a slim budget blueprint focused on border security and defense could be upended by President Donald Trump's new endorsement of the House push for "one big, beautiful" reconciliation package enacting much of his agenda all at once. But the House plan faces political pressures of its own, as GOP moderates shy away from steep spe…

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Equal Time: Has the fringe gone mainstream? 48:50

3M ago48:50

48:50

In 2025, you don’t have to reach very far to reach those dark corners of the internet where fringe conspiracy theories and racist memes once hid. In award-winning journalist Elle Reeve’s book, “Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics,” the CNN correspondent takes re…

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Camel Meets Needle :: Obedience 53:23

3M ago53:23

53:23

Trusting God with your soul makes sense…. But what about your money?By Ax Church

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Political Theater: ‘Beauty never gets old’ -- Slava Leontyev in the ‘Porcelain War’ 30:26

4M ago30:26

30:26

Is it possible to find beauty amid the horror of the Ukraine-Russia war? The Academy Award-nominated documentary "Porcelain War" argues that it is not only possible, it is essential. Co-director Slava Leontyev discusses how ordinary people keep their culture, art and themselves alive, and how even in a time of fear "it's hard to forbid people to li…

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CQ Budget: Budget reconciliation stalls 28:17

4M ago28:17

28:17

House leaders had to punt on plans for a Budget Committee markup early this week as Republicans continue to squabble over the size of a budget reconciliation package and how to pay for it. CQ Roll Call's Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman assess the status of budget negotiations, the timing for action, and how far Senate Republicans may get in their o…

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Camel Meets Needle :: Stewardship 41:46

4M ago41:46

41:46

Jesus taught a fascinating parable that shocked the crowd: What if money could be detrimental to your chance of making it to heaven?By Ax Church

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Political Theater: Having a plan beats not having a plan 26:26

4M ago26:26

26:26

The early days of the 119th Congress and the second Trump administration have been a whirlwind, but here is one observation for those looking to make sense of things: Having a plan beats not having a plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CQ Roll Call

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CQ Budget: House GOP in a quandary 24:07

4M ago24:07

24:07

Republicans are struggling to come together on a budget resolution that would pave the way for a mammoth reconciliation bill encompassing much of President Donald Trump's agenda, but there's no sign of a deal that would unite the conference. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the latest on a budget resolution, the fight over spen…

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Over and Under 42:37

4M ago42:37

42:37

How we respond to God's authority determines who we become and where we end up. When we get under those things that God has put over us we can get over those things that gGod has put under us.By Ax Church

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