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Bunni Pounds discusses the importance of Christian leadership and cultural engagement in today's society.

What does it look like for Christians to lead with courage in today’s cultural moment? In this powerful episode, Bunni Pounds , founder of Christians Engage , shares why believers must step into leadership and influence the culture around them. Drawing inspiration from the biblical story of Nehemiah, Bunni challenges Christians to pray, vote, and engage with a biblical worldview. She also reveals a bold vision for a nationwide Bible reading event leading up to America’s 250th anniversary. This conversation will inspire you to step out of the sidelines and into the mission God has for your life. About the Guest Bunni Pounds is the founder and president of Christians Engage , a national nonprofit that equips believers to pray, vote, and engage in the public square with a biblical worldview. She previously spent two decades working in political campaigns and leadership before launching the ministry to mobilize Christians across America. Bunni is also the author of Stepping Up to Lead: Building a Nation in the Footsteps of Nehemiah and Jesus and Politics: One Woman's Walk with God in a Mudslinging Profession . Reasons to Listen Faith in Action – Learn how Christians can faithfully…

People in this episode

Guest: Bunni Pounds

Topics covered

• Christian leadership
• civic engagement
• cultural influence
• biblical worldview
• faith in action
• cultural renewal

Keywords

• Christian leadership
• civic engagement
• Nehemiah
• cultural influence
• Bible reading event
• faith
• politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christians Engage

Books & works: Stepping Up to Lead: Building a Nation in the Footsteps of Nehemiah and Jesus, Jesus and Politics: One Woman's Walk with God in a Mudslinging Profession

Places: America

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