In this powerful conversation, Dr. Lauren Pinkston shares her journey from international justice work to launching an independent campaign for governor of Tennessee. We talk about faith, vocation, political division, hope, and what it looks like to bring God’s kingdom into all areas of life—including public leadership. Lauren opens up about her years in Southeast Asia fighting human trafficking, the tension she’s faced within the church, and why she believes now is the moment for commonsense leadership that unites instead of divides.
If you’re wrestling with the state of our politics, the overwhelm of modern life, or how to faithfully live out your calling in complex spaces—this episode brings fresh air, honesty, and hope.
In This Episode:
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Lauren’s winding journey from educator to international anti-trafficking worker to candidate for governor
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The hidden injustices inside and outside the church
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Why economic crimes require economic solutions
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What overseas work taught her about vocation, privilege, and power
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The influence of David, Abigail, and biblical narratives on modern leadership
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The rise of Christian nationalism and the danger of a two-party system
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The growing independent movement across the U.S.
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How technology, economics, and partisan distraction are shaping our future
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Why common-sense leadership is more possible than we think
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A call to Christians to re-engage politics with wisdom, humility, and hope
Connect with Dr. Lauren Pinkston:
Website – https://pinkstonfortn.com/en/
Connect with Currey:
Instagram: @theologyofhustle
