The Pour Over Live: Loving your political enemy

One night, one room, one conversation worth having.

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.

The Mission

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.

Love · Joy · Peace · Patience · Kindness · Goodness · Faithfulness · Gentleness · Self-Control

The Details

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

What's in Store

90 minutes, four parts. A live podcast taping meets a room full of people who are tired of the news wrecking their peace.

• 7:00 PM · Main session — Loving Your Political Enemies: the talk
• 7:45 PM · Live podcast recording — Watch an episode come together in real time
• 8:15 PM · Prayer — A moment to bring it all before God, together
• 8:30 PM · Hangout time — Connect with others in the room until 9:00 PM

90 minutes well spent, don't you think?

The Speakers

Two Woodruffs on one stage.

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.

Tickets

Grab your seat before early bird ends. Bring your small group, your Bible study, or your most argumentative uncle.

• Early bird · $25 — One ticket: full access to the main session, live podcast recording, prayer, and hangout time.
• At the door · $35 — Same full-access ticket, purchased on event night, subject to availability.
• Group bundle of 5 · $100 — 5 tickets + 5 limited-edition TPO tees, one for everyone in your crew. Perfect for a small group or Bible study.
• Group bundle of 10 · $200 — 10 tickets + 10 limited-edition TPO tees + a sponsor gift bag for everyone in your group.

See you October 8th.

Come learn, laugh, and pray with other Christians who are tired of letting the news steal their peace.