13 Oct 2026
DIS35- Beyond the Culture Wars: Seeing the Person Behind the Politics
Last week, we sat down with Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic candidate for Texas governor, and Lynn Davenport, a lifelong Republican, grassroots activist, and self-described MAGA mom from Dallas, Texas.
What began as an interview with two women from different political worlds became something much bigger: a conversation about truth, freedom of speech, personal convictions, and the urgent need to hold our political leaders accountable.
The mission behind this podcast is simple: to see people as people, not merely as political labels, party affiliations, or the roles others have assigned them.
I believe that if we want to move forward as a society, we must be willing to listen to one another, understand why people believe what they believe, and find common ground where we can—even when we have legitimate disagreements.
But finding common ground does not mean abandoning our principles. And respecting people does not mean excusing those in power from accountability.
The truth is, our political system is broken, and it needs fixing.
Texas has been under Republican leadership for more than three decades, and we have to be willing to ask some difficult questions: Are the people representing us delivering on their promises? Are our children and families truly a priority? Are we protecting the future of the next generation, or are we allowing political and economic elites to benefit while ordinary Texans bear the consequences?
Our children deserve more than political talking points. They deserve a future built on opportunity, freedom, and the ability to live in a society where their voices matter—not one where their futures are treated as bargaining chips for the powerful.
As a conservative and a sincere follower of Jesus Christ, I believe standing for what is right and true sometimes means standing alone. It means having the courage to question your own side, challenge the people you once trusted, and speak up even when your convictions are unpopular.
That is also why I believe the radical name-calling and hostility that have become so common in our political conversations have no place in a healthy society. We can disagree without dehumanizing one another. We can challenge ideas without attacking someone's worth as a human being.
And above all, we must demand accountability—regardless of party, position, or political allegiance.
This conversation was about who truly runs our state. It was about looking beyond the political narratives and recognizing the human being behind the label. It was about a woman who has come to recognize how political forces can use people, their convictions, and their loyalty to advance an agenda that may not ultimately serve them.
It was an opportunity to step outside the familiar battle lines and ask a bigger question: What if the political divisions keeping us at odds are also distracting us from the people and systems that should be held accountable?
Too often, political elites benefit when we are fighting one another instead of asking questions, examining the evidence, and doing our own independent research. We have become so focused on defending our team that we stopped examining whether the people representing us are actually living up to the values and standards they claim to defend.
It's time to connect the dots. It's time to question the narratives. And it's time to look beyond the culture wars.
We don't have to agree on everything to recognize that our country and our communities deserve better. We don't have to abandon our beliefs to listen with an open mind. And we should never be so loyal to a political party that we stop holding its leaders accountable.
My hope is that this conversation challenges you to think more deeply, ask better questions, and see people through a different lens. Not as Democrats or Republicans. Not as MAGA or anti-MAGA. But as human beings who share a future, even when we disagree about how to build it.
Because real change doesn't begin when everyone agrees. It begins when we have the courage to listen, the wisdom to question, and the conviction to hold those in power accountable.
So step away from the culture wars for a moment, open your mind, and join us for this important conversation.
Let's look beyond the labels—and start talking about what really matters.
