Can All Things Be Forgiven - The Political Playbook Ep. 12

"Forgiveness. It's a word we hear in churches, whispered in confessionals, and preached from pulpits—but what does it truly mean when tested by the weight of real-life tragedy… or redemption?

This week, we confront two very different stories that are unexpectedly intertwined by one profound spiritual thread: grace.

On one side, Austin Metcalf, a name that sparked outrage, confusion—and for some—compassion. His story forces us to ask: can the unforgivable be forgiven? And who has the authority to say so?

On the other side, the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis—a pontiff whose papacy was marked by radical calls for mercy, humility, and a church that embraces the broken. His death leaves behind a legacy that challenged centuries of dogma with one daring message: ‘Who am I to judge?’

Today, we explore how these two stories—one rooted in scandal, the other in sainthood—both call us to wrestle with the same question: What does forgiveness really require of us?