Christians, Stop Voting Blind | Debbie Wuthnow | Ep. 180

Candidates will tell you what you want to hear. Their record tells you what they actually believe.
Debbie Wuthnow, president of iVoterGuide, joins Dr. Rob Pacienza to explain why informed voting requires more than recognizing a name or watching a campaign commercial. From voting records and campaign donations to endorsements and candidate questionnaires, iVoterGuide investigates what candidates have actually done — and what that reveals about how they may use political power.
Rob and Debbie also discuss why the 2026 midterms matter, the extraordinary influence of local and school board elections, the decline of the American family, the rise of democratic socialism, and why Debbie believes Christians have a biblical responsibility to engage rather than surrender the public square.
You’ll hear about:
● What’s at stake in the 2026 midterm elections
● How iVoterGuide researches and rates thousands of candidates
● The connection between low voter turnout and ideological control of schools
● Concerning trends with socialism, parental rights, and the decline of the family
● Why voting is part of faithfully stewarding a Christian’s influence

Christians should walk into the voting booth prepared, knowing what the candidates believe, what they’ve done, and what they’re likely to do when given power.

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