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Is it Christian for the Federal Government to Provide Welfare?

Is it Christian for the Federal Government to Provide Welfare?

Update: 2025-11-25
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In this episode of Good for America, former Congressman Bob Good takes a hard look at the purpose and limits of government welfare. He asks a central question: should caring for those in need be the job of the federal government, or a responsibility carried by individuals, families, churches, and especially Christians?

Reflecting on six decades since the launch of the “War on Poverty,” he unpacks what has worked, what hasn’t, and how these programs have shaped communities and the role of the church. Bob also examines the biblical call to generosity and why personal responsibility and private charity matter now more than ever.

Join the conversation as he challenges assumptions and offers a thoughtful, grounded perspective on how America can best care for the vulnerable.

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Is it Christian for the Federal Government to Provide Welfare?

Is it Christian for the Federal Government to Provide Welfare?

Bob Good