Impolite Company

About Impolite Company

“Impolite Company” is a twice monthly internet radio show and podcast that explores the intersection of politics and religion, how they inform each other in healthy and harmful ways, and how important it is to have healthy conversations with others around politics and religion. The show is hosted by Rev. Matthew Best, who is an ordained ELCA Lutheran pastor who also has an extensive background in politics. The concept for the show comes from the old adage “don’t talk about religion and politics around polite company.” It is Rev. Best’s conviction that avoiding talking about these important topics has not served American politics or faith traditions well. We need to be able to talk about these important topics in healthy ways because they shape people’s identities and beliefs as well as have an impact on policies and how we interact with one another. “Impolite Company” targets politically engaged individuals, religious-minded people, and those who see the importance of a healthy conversation between the two.

Publisher

Rev. Matthew Best

Category

government · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Feb 2025

Latest episode

21 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Jul 2026

   Impolite Company with guest Deacon Marsha Roscoe

   In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with author Deacon Marsha Roscoe about her new book: “Breathing in Christ.” We talk about how to survive and thrive in a faithful way in an over worked world.

2. 

   5 Jul 2026

   Impolite Company with guest Mel Brennan

   In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with author Mel Brennan on his new book “Saving Soccer.” We talk about world soccer, FIFA, corruption, normalization, institutions, and how change is possible.

3. 

   19 May 2026

   Impolite Company with guest Dr. Samantha Bise

   In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Samantha Bise about her new book, “Tongue in Church: A Liberating Primer on Church Vocabulary,” as well as the importance of language in faith and living.

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