Ever wondered how a conservative Christian woman justifies voting for Donald Trump? Or how someone reconciles their faith with a leader whose behavior often raises eyebrows? Today, we're ripping off the band-aid and answering some of the questions that have been flooding our DMs. No sugar-coating, no dancing around the issues—just real talk about politics, faith, and those messy places where they collide.

Here's the thing—whether you're nodding along or shaking your head, this conversation matters. We're peeling back the layers of assumptions that keep us divided and replacing them with something more valuable: understanding.

Got thoughts? Questions? Maybe you're sitting there thinking we've lost our minds or finally found our sense? Drop us a line on Instagram or jump into the comments on our YouTube channel "We've Got to Talk." This conversation's just getting started, and your voice matters.

- Nicole & Jolene

P.S. Yes, we're still friends after this conversation. 😉

CHAPTER MARKERS:

00:00 Introduction and Pre-Recording Banter

02:44 Feedback and Listener Reactions

03:58 Discussing the Podcast's Purpose

07:59 Homework Assignment and Listener Questions

08:41 Explaining the Trump Vote

12:25 Addressing Concerns About Trump

21:22 Debating Trump's Racism Allegations

26:08 Government Control and Spending

29:04 Liberal Perspectives and National Parks

30:12 State of the Union Address Highlights

30:59 Emotional Moments and Political Reactions

34:45 Transgender Issues in Sports

37:59 Ukraine-Russia Conflict Analysis

44:23 Would You Rather? Fun and Games

50:22 Final Thoughts

LINKS:

On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wevegottotalk/

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeveGotToTalk

How to find Nicole https://nicolefonarow.com/

How to find Jolene https://dibledough.com/