Summary
Messy. That word captures the chaos of our political landscape, marked by misinformation, scandals, social media echo chambers, and a nation deeply fractured over foundational values.
Are Christians better off simply avoiding politics altogether?
While that may seem like the easier path, it would also mean forfeiting crucial opportunities to advocate for justice, love our neighbors, and serve as ambassadors for the kingdom of God. The messy political landscape calls not for retreat but for active engagement and clarity in the public square.
In this episode, we present six pleas for how Christians can approach politics—engaging meaningfully in the public square while acting on the conviction that our ultimate loyalty belongs not to any nation or leader, but to Christ Himself.
The messy political landscape is a reason not for retreat but for courage and clarity in the public square.
Resources
- How the Nations Rage: Rethinking Faith and Politics in a Divided Age by Jonathan Leeman
- “Triumphalism After Dobbs Was a Mistake” by Marvin Olasky
- The Nations Belong to God: A Christian Guide for Political Engagement by Andrew Walker
— episode thirty-seven —