What do Iran and Ukraine mean for U.S. foreign policy? Joseph Backholm talks with Luke Moon about diplomacy, conflict and the midterms. Follow + Like for more conversations like this one! Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

Why does Trump disrupt global diplomacy? Luke Moon says Trump's disruptive approach unsettles world leaders. 🎙️ Watch: youtu.be/btf6PZi-sjw Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

What would it take to end a conflict with Islamist leaders? Luke Moon argues that surrender can carry powerful symbolic weight in conflicts with Islamist movements. 🎙️ Watch: youtu.be/btf6PZi-sjw Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

Could two overseas conflicts shape the next election? Luke Moon joins Joseph Backholm to discuss Iran, Ukraine and diplomacy. 🎙️ Watch: youtu.be/btf6PZi-sjw Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

Do sportsbooks punish winners and reward losers? Jon Schweppe alleges sportsbooks limit winners while courting losing bettors. 🎙️ Watch: youtu.be/HRM_Mf6tvwI Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

What does a betting app really cost a family? Jon Schweppe says mobile betting losses can hurt family budgets and savings. 🎙️ Watch: youtu.be/HRM_Mf6tvwI Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

Are sportsbooks exploiting vulnerable bettors? Jon Schweppe examines online betting practices. Follow + Like for more conversations like this one! Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

Are betting ads reaching children? Jon Schweppe warns that betting ads are shaping children's views of gambling. 🎙️ Watch: youtu.be/HRM_Mf6tvwI Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

Are sports betting apps exploiting addiction? Jon Schweppe discusses gambling risks. 🎙️ Watch: youtu.be/HRM_Mf6tvwI Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

Who will control the future of artificial intelligence: the United States or China? As AI continues to advance, the race for global leadership is becoming increasingly important. In Episode 48 of Politics For Happy People, Joseph Backholm explores the opportunities, risks, and ethical challenges of AI, and how Christians should approach this rapidly evolving technology through a biblical worldview. 🎧 Watch the full episode of Politics For Happy People here: youtube.com/watch?v=VydEaOtf… Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

🤖 Is artificial intelligence something Christians should embrace or fear? Episode 48 of Politics For Happy People is LIVE! Join Joseph Backholm as he explores the opportunities and challenges of AI and how Christians can navigate this rapidly changing technology with biblical wisdom and discernment. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/VydEaOtfDBE 🎧 Watch the full episode now through the link in our bio! Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

Is voting the only way Christians should engage with government? Greg Baker argues that the Church’s role in government goes far beyond elections. Christians can pray for leaders, minister to them, meet needs in their communities, and encourage qualified believers to serve as modern-day Daniels within government. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/H4cLDFZK-ac and follow Politics For Happy People for more conversations like this. Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

What if the goal of politics isn’t to win the argument? For Christians, political engagement should be about more than defeating the other side. Greg Baker explains why following Christ transformed the way he sees politics, not as a battle between parties, but as an opportunity to point people toward the path of life. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/H4cLDFZK-ac Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

What if Christians stopped treating government like a battlefield and started seeing it as a mission field? Joseph Backholm sits down with Greg Baker to discuss how Christians can engage government not simply to win political battles, but to serve others, build relationships, and faithfully represent Christ in the public square. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/H4cLDFZK-ac Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

Have we lost our sense of justice? Joseph Backholm reflects on Prisha Mosley’s case and raises a larger question about how our culture thinks about responsibility, consequences, and justice. In our newest episode of Politics For Happy People, we sit down with Prisha to hear her story firsthand and discuss her ongoing fight to hold the medical providers and counselors who treated her as a minor accountable. Watch the full conversation with Prisha here: youtube.com/watch?v=KQhJgRa0… Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

What happens when we forget how to say “no”? Steve Deace challenges Christians—and especially men—to rediscover the courage to stand firm, lead, and refuse to simply go along with the culture around them. Watch the full episode of Politics For Happy People here: youtu.be/D5BkvWvYK10 Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

What does it mean to finish the race well? In this special episode, Steve Deace challenges Christians to reject passivity, show up for their families and communities, and courageously lead in a changing culture. It’s a call to take responsibility, leave a faithful legacy, and finish the race well. Watch the full episode of Politics For Happy People here: youtu.be/D5BkvWvYK10 Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

What could control of the House mean for the next two years of the Trump presidency? The conversation explores congressional investigative powers, impeachment proceedings, and the argument that control of the House could lead to additional investigations of President Trump. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/zLm25lOo0wE and follow Politics For Happy People for more conversations like this. Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.

Is gerrymandering really just a one-party problem? The conversation turns to North Carolina’s congressional maps, how both parties have approached redistricting, and the role the courts and control of the Senate can play in the process. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/zLm25lOo0wE and follow Politics For Happy People for more conversations like this. Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute. #politicsforhappypeople #ncpol #politics

What could actually change if control of Congress flips in the 2026 midterms? In this episode of Politics For Happy People, we break down what control of the House and Senate could mean for congressional investigations, impeachment proceedings, the balance of power in Washington, and the political landscape here in North Carolina. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/zLm25lOo0wE and follow Politics For Happy People for more conversations that help make sense of the issues shaping our state and country. Politics For Happy People is a project of the NC Values Institute.