684: Dobson Died, Cracker Barrel Cancelled, & Flipping Christian Politics with James Talarico

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James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, died this week. Critics are saying Dobson was the “godfather of child abuse,” while his fans are saying he belongs on the Mount Rushmore of evangelicalism. Who’s right? Phil, Skye, and Mike Erre discuss Dobson’s legacy and why the controversial conservative is secretly responsible for the creation of VeggieTales. Rising political social media star and Texas state representative, James Talarico, joins Skye to talk about his faith and what makes his frequent references to Christianity in his progressive politics different from the approach of Christian nationalists. Also this week—Cracker Barrel apologizes for changing its logo after being accused of stripping away America’s heritage and culture.

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0:00 - Show Starts

2:03 - Theme Song

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4:48 - Cracker Barrel Logo Gone Woke?

23:36 - James Dobson Passed Away

38:45 - No Dobson Means No Veggietales?

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57:36 - Interview

1:01:15 - Telerico’s Faith Background

1:09:54 - Does the Democratic Party Align with Christianity?

1:20:37 - Flipping Tables

1:28:25 - Christianity and Welcoming the Stranger

1:35:30 - End Credits

Links from News Segment:

Cracker Barrel logo change!

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/26/cracker-barrel-logo-apology

Dobson’s Passing:

https://www.christianpost.com/voices/jim-dobson-a-giant-of-the-faith.html

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