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Looking at the Government Shutdown Through a Christian Lens

Seeking Excellence with Nathan Crankfield

Summary In this Seeking Excellence episode, Nathan Crankfield explores the complexities of social safety nets, particularly focusing on the principles of subsidiarity and personal responsibility. He discusses the debate surrounding welfare programs like SNAP and EBT, emphasizing the need for a philosophical understanding of societal structures. The conversation also touches on the implications of JD Vance's views on the order of love and the ethical considerations of welfare distribution. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Understanding Subsidiarity 02:17 The Debate on Social Safety Nets 07:04 Philosophy and Theology in Social Issues 11:00 Where Our Tax Dollars Are Going 15:00 Liberal Christians on The Order of Love 20:00 Why Do We Keep Appeasing Liberal Boomer Catholics? 25:00 The Problem With SNAP and EBT 30:46 How It Relates to the Shutdown If you enjoyed this content, please follow this podcast and find us on your socials! LinkedIn: @seeking-excellence TikTok: @nathancrankfield Youtube: @seekingexcellence_ Instagram: @seekingexcellence_ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeking-excellence-with-nathan-crankfield/id1528863617 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E5Y4v5btc2OGYuoWVbRGM?si=832c88f869484f09&nd=1&dlsi=01e09bb1226e4bac Find exclusive content on Locals as a paid or unpaid supporter:https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/.