{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Blue Lift","title":"Confronting Christian Nationalism w/ Pastor Dr. Kevin Riggs :: Ep 23 Blue Lift Podcast","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4569,"description":"Title: Confronting Christian Nationalism\nEpisode 23- Pastor Dr. Kevin Riggs\n\nPeggy sits down with Pastor Dr. Kevin Riggs, the first repeat guest on Blue Lift and the senior pastor of Franklin Community Church in Tennessee.\n\nPastor Dr. Riggs explains that Christian nationalism is an ideology using religious symbols to gain political support, advocating for a fusion of American civil life with a specific brand of Christianity. He highlights the dangers of this ideology, including its potential to undermine democracy and promote discrimination. He also discusses the rise of Christian nationalism in the U.S., its influence on local politics, and the need for vigilance and action against its spread. He emphasizes the importance of religious freedom and the separation of church and state. We recommend a book by Mike Austin, a philosophy professor at Eastern Kentucky University, titled \"American Christian Nationalism,\" which critiques Christian nationalism's impact on American values and democracy. We also discuss the Williamson County Homeless Alliance's efforts, including providing emergency shelter since January 1st and the need for donations to support these services. \n\nHighlights:\nUpdate on Tennessee's Execution Protocol (1:30)\nDefining Christian Nationalism (4:05)\nHistorical Context and Critique of Christian Nationalism (7:46)\nDominionism and Its Implications (13:12)\nChristian Nationalism and Democracy (41:35)\nPersonal and Faith-Based Responses to Christian Nationalism (52:26)\nMike Austin's Book on Christian Nationalism (1:11:57)\n\nBook talk at The Franklin Library: January 30th at 6 pm! Support Pastor Kevin!\n\nToday!- The Best Day of My Life by Kevin Riggs and Kevin Burns: \nhttps://www.parnassusbooks.net/book/9798989906635\n\nAmerican Christian Nationalism by Michael Austin:\nhttps://www.amazon.com/American-Christian-Nationalism-Neither-nor/dp/0802884350\n\n\nWant to be on the show?\nEmail: PeggyKingsbury59@gmail.com\nJoin the Blue movement at www.blueliftpodcast.com\n\n...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5awn3C974zkRL0r_VNotzF7yLrr1VmzkkTy2roNy1UQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84N2Yx/N2NhOWQ4MzAwODlj/MjkwNmY1YTMxZmZk/ZTgxMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}