Jan 3rd, 2009 · The evangelical pastor whom President-elect Obama has picked to give the inaugural invocation has a surprising supporter: Melissa Etheridge, who has been outspoken on gay issues. Despite Rick Warren's opposition to gay marriage, she says she understands Obama's decision.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama drew the ire of many liberals and gay rights groups for selecting evangelical pastor Rick Warren to offer the Inaugural invocation. The program's host offers a commentary about the controversy and why she believes it offers a lesson about tolerance.
Dec 18th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama's choice of evangelical pastor Rick Warren to give the invocation at his inauguration ceremony has infuriated gay-rights activists. Few evangelicals voted for Obama and gays were some of his strongest supporters.
Dec 18th, 2008 · Critics on the left are panning President-elect Barack Obama's choice of Rick Warren, an evangelical minister and author of The Purpose-Driven Life, to deliver the invocation at the inauguration. But in some ways, the two men share a worldview.
Aug 20th, 2008 · NPR's Ken Rudin talks about Rick Warren's interview with Barack Obama and John McCain at Warren's Saddleback Church, last week. Rudi also reviews new attack ads and that elusive veep spot.
Aug 17th, 2008 · Mega-church pastor Rick Warren hosted presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama at his Saddleback Church in Orange County, Calif., Saturday. They took the stage one at a time to answer questions about values from Warren and his congregation.
Aug 16th, 2008 · The Saddleback Civil Forum on the Presidency is the first joint appearance by John McCain and Barack Obama this campaign season. It's moderated by pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren.