Justin Steubs hosts Faith, Business & Politics to explore how faith, leadership & culture intersect in today’s world. In this episode, Justin talks with Jacob Blodgett, a speaker and youth leader with Turning Point USA, about public speaking, personal growth, and the role of faith in politics and culture.

They discuss the theological debate between free will and predestination, the influence of mega churches, and how Gen Z is reshaping civic engagement. Jacob shares insights on leadership, moral courage, and how a personal relationship with God defines purpose and identity in modern America.

In this episode of Faith, Business & Politics with Justin Steubs, community leader Raul Sánchez shares his journey from growing up in East LA to becoming a bold voice for faith-based activism. Raul explains how his faith in Jesus transformed his life, family, and mission to confront moral issues in public life. He discusses the tension between politics and religion, raising children in faith, and why the church must lead on abortion abolitionism instead of settling for a pro-life label.

Explore abolitionism further through these resources:

1. Foundation to Abolish Abortion (6-part documentary): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdsexKYJVIuOWhJWSXXLuPtwYYQnk2xf-&si=QIZJVW7jAaYqBijd

2. Abolitionists Rising (T. Russell Hunter): https://youtube.com/@abolitionistsrising?si=70ot7qxUeGK5bNfB

3. Apologia Studios (Pastor Jeff Durbin): https://youtu.be/6aX0u5hpCWo?si=T6n9cs6XxJzE4w7W and https://youtu.be/QY5_cSNpe_o?si=7gMZhCVKL9btARMq

4. Golden State Abolitionists (Jacob Ellis): https://youtube.com/@goldenstateabolitionists?si=-kgR9HlhiZtMAxiF

In this episode of Faith, Business & Politics with Justin Steubs, Marshall Gilbert joins the conversation to unpack some of today’s most debated issues. From the Israel–Palestine conflict and immigration reform to the rise of artificial intelligence, Marshall offers historical context, sharp insights, and candid reflections.We dive into questions of human rights, political polarization, and the role of faith & free will in shaping society. Along the way, Marshall emphasizes why listening to opposing viewpoints is more important than ever in a divided world.This conversation is both timely and timeless — exploring the past to better understand the present, while looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities of the future.