In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, author Lyz Lenz watched a debate unfold about Midwestern voters, their political views and religious beliefs. Then her politically divided marriage ended when she learned that she and her husband had voted for different presidential candidates. She found herself questioning the impact of faith on politics in Middle America. Lenz's book, “God Land: A Story of Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America,” explores just that: the conversations taking place in Midwest churches and their impact on American values. Lenz and Sam Sanders talked about questioning her faith, how religious institutions shape our personal views, and whether Americans can bridge their political and religious divides.
Interview: Author Lyz Lenz on 'God Land', Faith And Politics in The Midwest
By Cecil Larson
