Episode 5 - Chris Butler

Whole Life Rising

Chris Butler, a Chicago native and Christian pastor, has worked in community and political organizing, helped to launch the AND campaign, and is a published author and podcaster. He is currently running for Congress in the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 1st District. In this episode, he describes why he is running for Congress, his vision for the Democratic Party, ways we can strengthen our democracy, how Christians should approach politics and engage with secular voters, and more. Co-hosts Kristen Day and Robert Christian discuss the expanded child tax credit and its potential impact, the latest with the Hyde Amendment, whole life victories in Louisiana, and the Whole Life Revolution conference. They also discuss this month’s question of the month: If you’re a feminist, don’t you have to be pro-choice?