Why Christians Must Engage in Local Politics | Under God Podcast Episode 257

The decisions that shape your daily life aren't made in Washington—they're made in your local courthouse, school board meetings, and city council chambers. Yet most Christians never show up for local elections.

In this compelling interview, Pastor Daniel Hayworth sits down with Buddy Schwab, a church elder at Vintage Church and successful real estate business owner who answered God's calling to run for Bell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2.

Buddy shares his powerful testimony of transformation. He grew up Catholic, went through a difficult divorce, experienced seasons of financial struggle where he ate nothing but minute rice for weeks, and eventually discovered the freedom that comes from a genuine personal relationship with Christ. Now married to Theresa for 15 years and serving as an elder, Buddy explains how every decision he makes runs through the filter of biblical truth.

What You'll Discover:

✅ What a Justice of the Peace actually does—the "people's court" handling evictions, small claims, juvenile cases, and community disputes

✅ Why Buddy wrestled with God's calling for three years before finally saying yes

✅ The story of praying over a dying inmate that showed Buddy it's "not about you"

✅ How Christians can apply discernment and grace within the justice system

✅ Why local elections determine more of your daily life than presidential races

✅ The biblical model for community judges found in the Book of Judges

Related Scripture Study:

📖 Book of Judges – The biblical foundation for community leadership and justice

📖 Romans 13:1-7 – God's establishment of governing authorities

📖 Micah 6:8 – "Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God"

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