//podcastplus.net/feed/capitol-conversations~32e687c5 This ERLC podcast from Washington, DC is hosted by Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, the Director of Public Policy at the ERLC. Join Chelsea and her guests as they help Christians imagine a new way to engage in the public square. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:37:40 +0000 https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/61411c27-b032-4697-9998-f8e64f55b99e.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN Chelsea Sobolik welcomes David Jimenez, manager of government affairs for Prison Fellowship. They discuss what Second Chance month is and why it is important for churches and communities to remember those in prison. They also discuss ongoing efforts to reform our prison and criminal justice systems in ways that promote the biblical ideas of justice, proportionality, and human dignity – without compromising public safety. Guest Biography David Jimenez serves as the manager of government affairs for Prison Fellowship’s advocacy and public policy team, where he oversees federal and state legislative campaigns. His background is in public policy advocacy and institution building, most recently as a primary manager for the American Enterprise Institute’s outreach to college students, faculty, and administrators. As an undergraduate at Bowdoin College in Maine, Jimenez studied history and political theory. After graduating, he participated in the Hudson Institute’s Political Studies Fellowship and was... Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:46:08 +0000 https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/61411c27-b032-4697-9998-f8e64f55b99e.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/episodes/61411c27-b032-4697-9998-f8e64f55b99e/audio/d856a915-7795-4b8e-9376-dd2c9343ecaf/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN Chelsea Sobolik welcomes David Jimenez, manager of government affairs for Prison Fellowship. They discuss what Second Chance month is and why it is important for churches and communities to remember those in prison. They also discuss ongoing efforts to reform our prison and criminal justice systems in ways that promote the biblical ideas of justice, proportionality, and human dignity – without compromising public safety. Guest Biography David Jimenez serves as the manager of government affairs for Prison Fellowship’s advocacy and public policy team, where he oversees federal and state legislative campaigns. His background is in public policy advocacy and institution building, most recently as a primary manager for the American Enterprise Institute’s outreach to college students, faculty, and administrators. As an undergraduate at Bowdoin College in Maine, Jimenez studied history and political theory. After graduating, he participated in the Hudson Institute’s Political Studies Fellowship and was... Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:46:08 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/episodes/61411c27-b032-4697-9998-f8e64f55b99e/audio/d856a915-7795-4b8e-9376-dd2c9343ecaf/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/episodes/c31fafce-130b-4257-a375-7b3d426b04d1/audio/3f179b10-f92f-4ba4-8d26-28db6841bdd3/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN As Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine, the most vulnerable people are suffering, including vulnerable children and children in need of safe, permanent, and loving families. Chelsea Sobolik welcomes Dr. Rick Morton, the Vice President of Engagement for Lifeline Children’s Services to discuss how the Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts orphans, vulnerable children, and families in the process of adopting. They discuss how the war harms vulnerable children, and ways the church can get involved in caring for vulnerable children.  Guest Biography As Vice President of Engagement, Rick Morton shepherds the Lifeline Children’s Services outreach to individual, church, and organizational ministry partners as well as the ministry’s commitment to publishing resources that aid families and churches in discipling orphans and vulnerable children. Holding both the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts degrees in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Rick taught on the facult... Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/episodes/c31fafce-130b-4257-a375-7b3d426b04d1/audio/3f179b10-f92f-4ba4-8d26-28db6841bdd3/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/c31fafce-130b-4257-a375-7b3d426b04d1.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN As Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine, the most vulnerable people are suffering, including vulnerable children and children in need of safe, permanent, and loving families. Chelsea Sobolik welcomes Dr. Rick Morton, the Vice President of Engagement for Lifeline Children’s Services to discuss how the Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts orphans, vulnerable children, and families in the process of adopting. They discuss how the war harms vulnerable children, and ways the church can get involved in caring for vulnerable children.  Guest Biography As Vice President of Engagement, Rick Morton shepherds the Lifeline Children’s Services outreach to individual, church, and organizational ministry partners as well as the ministry’s commitment to publishing resources that aid families and churches in discipling orphans and vulnerable children. Holding both the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts degrees in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Rick taught on the facult... Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/c31fafce-130b-4257-a375-7b3d426b04d1.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/c31fafce-130b-4257-a375-7b3d426b04d1.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN As Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine, the most vulnerable people are suffering, including vulnerable children and children in need of safe, permanent, and loving families. Chelsea Sobolik welcomes Dr. Rick Morton, the Vice President of Engagement for Lifeline Children’s Services to discuss how the Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts orphans, vulnerable children, and families in the process of adopting. They discuss how the war harms vulnerable children, and ways the church can get involved in caring for vulnerable children.  Guest Biography As Vice President of Engagement, Rick Morton shepherds the Lifeline Children’s Services outreach to individual, church, and organizational ministry partners as well as the ministry’s commitment to publishing resources that aid families and churches in discipling orphans and vulnerable children. Holding both the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts degrees in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Rick taught on the facult... Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/c31fafce-130b-4257-a375-7b3d426b04d1.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/c31fafce-130b-4257-a375-7b3d426b04d1.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN As Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine, the most vulnerable people are suffering, including vulnerable children and children in need of safe, permanent, and loving families. Chelsea Sobolik welcomes Dr. Rick Morton, the Vice President of Engagement for Lifeline Children’s Services to discuss how the Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts orphans, vulnerable children, and families in the process of adopting. They discuss how the war harms vulnerable children, and ways the church can get involved in caring for vulnerable children.  Guest Biography As Vice President of Engagement, Rick Morton shepherds the Lifeline Children’s Services outreach to individual, church, and organizational ministry partners as well as the ministry’s commitment to publishing resources that aid families and churches in discipling orphans and vulnerable children. Holding both the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts degrees in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Rick taught on the facult... Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/c31fafce-130b-4257-a375-7b3d426b04d1.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/a92328ae-0d37-4463-8f17-44ea11f5a770.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN This week, Chelsea Sobolik sits down with David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA. They discuss the release of Open Door’s 2022 World Watch List, and where it’s the most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian. David shares ways that Christians can pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world. Guest Biography Open Doors USA President and CEO David Curry advocates on behalf of those who are persecuted for their Christian faith. He provides leadership to Open Doors in its mission to strengthen and equip Christians who live under extreme restrictions, while encouraging these believers to remain strong in their faith. For over 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world’s most oppressive regions, empowering and equipping persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries by providing Bibles, training, and programs to help strengthen the church. Since assuming the role of CEO in August 2013, Curry has traveled extensively to encourage those living under persecution ... Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/a92328ae-0d37-4463-8f17-44ea11f5a770.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/a92328ae-0d37-4463-8f17-44ea11f5a770.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN This week, Chelsea Sobolik sits down with David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA. They discuss the release of Open Door’s 2022 World Watch List, and where it’s the most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian. David shares ways that Christians can pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world. Guest Biography Open Doors USA President and CEO David Curry advocates on behalf of those who are persecuted for their Christian faith. He provides leadership to Open Doors in its mission to strengthen and equip Christians who live under extreme restrictions, while encouraging these believers to remain strong in their faith. For over 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world’s most oppressive regions, empowering and equipping persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries by providing Bibles, training, and programs to help strengthen the church. Since assuming the role of CEO in August 2013, Curry has traveled extensively to encourage those living under persecution ... Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/a92328ae-0d37-4463-8f17-44ea11f5a770.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/a92328ae-0d37-4463-8f17-44ea11f5a770.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN This week, Chelsea Sobolik sits down with David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA. They discuss the release of Open Door’s 2022 World Watch List, and where it’s the most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian. David shares ways that Christians can pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world. Guest Biography Open Doors USA President and CEO David Curry advocates on behalf of those who are persecuted for their Christian faith. He provides leadership to Open Doors in its mission to strengthen and equip Christians who live under extreme restrictions, while encouraging these believers to remain strong in their faith. For over 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world’s most oppressive regions, empowering and equipping persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries by providing Bibles, training, and programs to help strengthen the church. Since assuming the role of CEO in August 2013, Curry has traveled extensively to encourage those living under persecution ... Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://locator.simplecastcdn.com/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/a92328ae-0d37-4463-8f17-44ea11f5a770.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/episodes/a92328ae-0d37-4463-8f17-44ea11f5a770/audio/ff1d6e19-586c-4ce1-ba90-309364892615/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN This week, Chelsea Sobolik sits down with David Curry, President and CEO of Open Doors USA. They discuss the release of Open Door’s 2022 World Watch List, and where it’s the most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian. David shares ways that Christians can pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world. Guest Biography Open Doors USA President and CEO David Curry advocates on behalf of those who are persecuted for their Christian faith. He provides leadership to Open Doors in its mission to strengthen and equip Christians who live under extreme restrictions, while encouraging these believers to remain strong in their faith. For over 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world’s most oppressive regions, empowering and equipping persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries by providing Bibles, training, and programs to help strengthen the church. Since assuming the role of CEO in August 2013, Curry has traveled extensively to encourage those living under persecution ... Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1c8b187f-ed06-4564-ac3f-9102efbd7fcc/episodes/a92328ae-0d37-4463-8f17-44ea11f5a770/audio/ff1d6e19-586c-4ce1-ba90-309364892615/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=07cjicRN