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Religion: Interview with evangelical minister Joel Hunter

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Piece Description

Dr. Joel Hunter is senior pastor at Northland Church, which operates several branches in Central Florida. Hunter was slated to become the next president of the Christian Coalition of America on January 1, 2007? but he resigned the presidency just weeks earlier due to philosophical differences. San Francisco journalist speaks with Hunter about his perspectives on modern-day Christianity and American politics.

Broadcast History

Originally aired on KALW, 91.7 FM in San Francisco, on January 10, 2007.

Related Website

http://www.northlandchurch.net/About_Us/Pastors_Elders_Staff/JoelHunter.html