Why are some biblical rules treated as defining political issues while others are conveniently ignored?

TJ Walker examines the controversy surrounding Texas Attorney General and Senate candidate Ken Paxton, his alleged adultery, and the standards Christian “value voters” apply to Paxton and Democratic candidate James Talarico.

The episode explores the Bible’s treatment of adultery, homosexuality, shellfish, pork, tattoos, mixed-fiber clothing, interest-bearing accounts, rebellious children, and other rules that rarely receive equal attention in modern politics. TJ also looks back at the outrage over Bill Clinton, the rise of Donald Trump, and how political attitudes toward personal morality have dramatically changed.

Is faith genuinely guiding political choices—or are biblical principles being selectively used to justify decisio ...