In a resurfaced clip of Talarico speaking on Texas Impact's "Weekly Witness" show in June 2023, he credited his faith for "why I am in politics." Asked how his faith influences his politics, Talarico pointed to examples of his church advancing progressive causes, saying, "Justice is just love out in public." Republican National Committee spokesman Zach Kraft told Fox News Digital that "despite looking like a loser, Talarico is a dangerous man." "James Talarico hates Christianity, and he’s said it," added Cercy. "The only form of Christianity Talarico practices is one that sacrifices children at the altar of the radical trans movement and most Texans would agree."