David French: What Christians Should Want on Election Night

Will the Midterms Be a Tourniquet, a Cure, or Something Else Entirely?

Does who wins Congress matter? What happens to American democracy after the midterms may be up for grabs. Good Faith "founding friend" and New York Times columnist David French joins Curtis Chang to look beyond the 2026 midterm scoreboard and explore what the elections could mean for presidential power, political extremism, and the church's public witness. They discuss the limits of congressional checks on President Trump, the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton, and why restoring trust requires more than a partisan victory. David and Curtis also offer practical ways Christians can move to active participation—and a call to pray for justice, repentance, and reconciliation.

01:28 - David Forecasts the Midterms

06:45 - Can a Democratic Congress Check the President?

13:10 - The Republican Party's Future and Moderate Candidates

17:48 - Institutional Damage and Constitutional Checks

22:47 - Election Integrity and the Risk of Close Results

30:22 - The Need to Move from Spectatorship to Participation

35:50 - Speaking Up in Evangelical Churches

41:08 - Is Texas a Signal for Faith and Politics?

46:23 - Why Do Candidates Like Adam Kinzinger Struggle?

51:03 - David's Call to Prayer

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Good Faith ep. 252: David French: Can We Trust the Supreme Court?
• David French's The 'God Gap' Is Narrowing in Texas
• Virginia debate Ratifying Convention: Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1
• Congressal authority to judge its members' elections/qualifications: Article I, Section 5
• Learn more about The After Party course

Scriptures:

• Jeremiah 29:7 (ESV)
• 1 Timothy 2:1–2 (ESV)

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• David French's New York Times pieces HERE
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