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S4E21 – Challenges to Christian Nationalism, Part 4: Questioning Motives
As we continue this series on Christian Nationalism, I wanted to respond to the next challenge on the list: Aren't we too focused on getting power, and doesn't that make us just like the world? This is an important challenge, and one that we need to take
S4E20 – Challenges to Christian Nationalism, Part 3: Blasphemy Laws
Today I continue a series on the topic of Christian Nationalism, specifically responding to common challenges to it. One of those challenges is: Won't Christian rulers enforce laws against blasphemy and heresy? Shouldn't we avoid that risk by not having C
S4E19 – Challenges to Christian Nationalism, Part 2
Today I continue a series on the topic of Christian Nationalism, specifically responding to common challenges to it. One of those challenges is: Wont Christian rulers be tempted to use power to coerce others into becoming Christian? And can power even be
S4E18 – Challenges to Christian Nationalism, Part 1
Today I begin a series on the topic of Christian Nationalism. While there are many other available podcasts that discuss what Christian Nationalism is, my focus is on responding to the challenges to Christian Nationalism. Most, if not all, of those challe
S4E17 – Dawkins’ Dilemma
In this episode, I review and respond to an interview of Professor Richard Dawkins that took place near Easter. Professor Dawkins is a very outspoken atheist, having written numerous books against religion and against Christianity. In this interview, he r
S4E16 – The Transgender Day of Visibility
In this episode, I look at President Biden’s recent proclamation regarding the Transgender Day of Visibility. What does this have to do with Easter and the White House Easter Egg Roll? And how is transgenderism actually one of the most deadly an
S4E15 – Immigration
In this episode, I tackle the rather relevant and controversial topic of immigration. How should Christians approach that topic? Does the Bible have anything to say about freedom of movement, or lack thereof? How do we properly love the stranger and sojou
S4E14 – Do Human Embryos Have Rights?
This week I tackle the controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling on the topic of IVF and the rights of embryos. More specifically, I look at a brief history of the term ’embryo’ and ‘fetus’ and then consider Chief Justice Park
S4E13 – The Christian and the Magistrate
This week I look at some of the writings from the 16th Century Reformer Pierre Viret. Viret was a Swiss Reformer around the time of John Calvin, and he wrote several treatises and biblical commentaries. His works on government have been collated into a bo
S4E12 – Applying Scripture to Culture, Part 2
This week I complete my review and response of a recent episode of the White Horse Inn concerning misunderstood passages of Scripture. In their discussion, Dr. Michael Horton, Pastor Bob Hiller, and Dr. Walter Strickland talk primarily about passages such