Loving your political enemy
The Pour Over believes Christians can engage with the news without losing their peace, their perspective, or their neighbors. A newsletter can start that conversation. A room full of people can deepen it.
Approach politics and the news with the fruit of the Spirit
One night, one room, one conversation worth having, designed to help Christians respond to current events with love instead of outrage.
Everything you need to know
One night in Lake Forest: a full evening built around real conversation, not just content.
Date
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Schedule
Doors 6:30 PM · Program 7:00–8:30 PM · Ends 9:00 PM
Location
Christ Church Lake Forest
100 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL
90 minutes, four parts
A live podcast taping meets a room full of people who are tired of the news wrecking their peace.
Main session
Loving Your Political Enemies: the talk
Live podcast recording
Watch an episode come together in real time
Prayer
A moment to bring it all before God, together
Hangout time
Connect with others in the room until 9:00 PM
Who you'll hear from
Two Woodruffs, one stage, zero shortage of opinions.
Mike Woodruff
Mike Woodruff is the lead pastor at Christ Church, a multi-site ministry with campuses in the northern suburbs of Chicago. In addition to chairing the boards of Renew Communities and Lakelight Institute, Mike is the past President of ScholarLeaders International, a visiting scholar with the Murdock Charitable Trust, and the author of over 200 articles and eight books. He writes The Friday Update, a free weekly reflection on life, culture, and faith.
Jason Woodruff
Jason Woodruff is the founder of The Pour Over, a Christ-first news source with 1.5 million subscribers. He does not serve on any boards, has never been a visiting scholar anywhere, and is currently writing his first book (scheduled for release in Fall 2027).
He's faster and stronger than Mike.
Grab your seat before early bird ends
Bring your small group, your Bible study, or your most argumentative uncle.
Early bird
One ticket: full access to the main session, live podcast recording, prayer, and hangout time.
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Same full-access ticket, purchased on event night, subject to availability.
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5 tickets + a limited-edition TPO tee. Perfect for a small group or Bible study.
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Come learn, laugh, and pray with other Christians who are tired of letting the news steal their peace.
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