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Interview: Writer Lyz Lenz On 'God Land', Faith And Politics In The Midwest
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Interview: Writer Lyz Lenz On 'God Land', Faith And Politics In The Midwest
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30 minutes
Released:
Dec 10, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
In the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election, writer Lyz Lenz watched a discussion unfold about Midwestern voters, their political views and their religious beliefs. Then, her politically divided marriage ended when she learned she and her husband had voted for different presidential candidates. She found herself questioning the impact of faith on politics in middle America. Lenz's book, ' God Land: A Story of Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America,' explores exactly that: the conversations taking place in churches in the Midwest and their impact on Americans' values. Lenz and Sam Sanders spoke about questioning her faith, how religious institutions shape our personal views and whether Americans can bridge their political and religious divides.
Released:
Dec 10, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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