Why Would Anyone Run for Senate? - The Thomas Dismukes Story
From The Pulpit and Porch by Higher Ministries
May 12, 2026 · 1h 5m
About this episode
The episode features a conversation with U.S. Senate candidate Thomas Dismukes about leadership, faith, and personal calling in the context of public service.
Why would someone step into one of the most challenging and scrutinized arenas in our country? In this episode of The Pulpit & Porch , we sit down with speaker, storyteller, and U.S. Senate candidate Thomas Dismukes for a real, thoughtful conversation about leadership, calling, and what it means to step into something bigger than yourself. Thomas shares his journey, where he came from, the experiences that shaped him, and the moment he felt called to pursue something he never originally planned: running for U.S. Senate. This isn’t a political debate. It’s a conversation about: • Leadership and responsibility • Faith in the public square • The cost of stepping forward • Navigating pressure, criticism, and expectations • What drives someone to say “yes” to something this big Whether you follow politics closely or not, this episode is about something deeper: what it looks like to respond when your calling stretches you beyond your comfort zone. The Pulpit & Porch — real conversations about life, faith, and purpose.
People in this episode
Host: Higher Ministries
Guest: Thomas Dismukes
Topics covered
- leadership
- faith
- public service
- personal calling
- politics
- responsibility
Keywords
- Senate
- leadership
- faith
- calling
- politics
- responsibility
- criticism
- expectations
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