God Squad

Improbable conversations on faith + politics

Whatever you believe

Meet the God Squad, the brains behind our series “God Squad: Improbable conversations for people of faith and no faith at all (because talking politics wasn’t hard enough).

We hope you’ll join us as we explore what happens when people of goodwill who might not agree cross each others’ thresholds and break a little bread together.

Whoever you are, whatever your beliefs, bring an open mind, an open heart (and an empty stomach) for a continuing conversation on the two topics your mother taught you to never broach in polite company: politics and religion. We can’t wait.

Upcoming God Squad Events

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07
Nov
Nov 7, 2025 @ 12:00 pm

Why does God Squad even work?

Celebrating 15 years of friendship across difference. We’ve even invited some God Squad veterans back to have a say.
13
Feb
Feb 13, 2026 @ 12:00 pm

Us vs Them, Good vs Evil

So who’s wearing the white cowboy hats in this (tired ole) rerun? Join us for wide-ranging discussion of both human history and human nature.
10
Apr
Apr 10, 2026 @ 12:00 pm

Old Lady Liberty is 250

What would it take for us to more widely agree on a national narrative, and what are the dangers of failing to do so?

Meet The God Squad

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Tim Holeda

Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More Rector
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Josh Hall

First Baptist Church Senior Pastor
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Joseph Davis, Jr

Truth Gatherers Community Church Senior Pastor
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Paul Sidlofsky

Temple Israel Rabbi

God Squad archives

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Past God Squad Events

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Oct 10, 2025

God Squad: Immigration

We’re jumping right into the deep end (no floaties) to talk about a raging issue of our time: immigration.
Apr 4, 2025

“America Fourth?” (and other joyous schemes)

Searching for unity in our time of division and political hobbyism
Feb 21, 2025

Ten Paces at High Noon

The God Squad is going to have a go at why we’re so easily triggered. Absolutely no duels will be involved.
Oct 25, 2024

Lost & Found

Our young adults are not OK.
Sep 16, 2024

Church v. State

Turns out high principles about freedom for everyone all at the same time wasn’t a piece of cake. After 250-ish years of disagreement, we’re still haggling over the details

Related Podcast Episodes

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SquareCast Episode 118
God Squad: America Fourth?
1 hr 03 min
SquareCast Episode 114
God Squad: Ten Paces at High Noon
1 hr 5 min
Squarecast Episode 110 | Nov 2024
God Squad: Lost & Found
1 hr 6 min