22. Is Faith Political?

How do Christians grapple with their political life? Do the teachings and calls of Jesus have daily implications to the way we behave and participate as citizens? What does it mean that America is today's iteration of Egypt, Babylon, or Rome? More questions than answers in this twisting episode. Stephen is feeling destabilized following the events of January 6, 2021 at the US Capitol. Buckle up, this one might give you whiplash.

Mentioned in the episode: 

• The Family on Netflix
• Race in America Holy Post video
• Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne
• D.L. Mayfield on Twitter
• Post Reports: Four Hours of Insurrection on Radiolab
• 1 Timothy 2:1-2
• Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas
• Political Compass Test
• Spiral Dynamics on The Liturgists
• Me, We, Everybody on The Robcast
• Depolarize! Podcast by Dan Koch

Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

• Josh: @joshlieuallen
• Emily: @RevRettinghouse
• Stephen: @stephenghenning

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

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