Christ Over All the “Isms”: Totalitarianism, Globalism, Feminism, etc.
Current Theme | October 2024
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Statism. Globalism. Feminism. Environmentalism. Totalitarianism. If Paul were asked to address these big, bad isms, along with their counterparts in Big Pharma, Big Ed, or Big Tech, the Apostle would likely answer that they are all part of a world system designed to enslave God’s people. Based on his letters to Ephesus and Colossae, it seems certain Paul had an awareness of the co-belligerence of heavenly powers and earthly rulers to oppose Christ and his bride. The question is: Do we have such awareness? And how can we deal with the threat of the ever-increasing state? As we prepare for a November election where globalism will be on the ballot, we consider how Christ is over all these ideologies, and how the church might address these growing threats.
Longform
Make Civics Great Again: A Pastoral Guide to Casting Ballots Wisely
By Trent Hunter • Longform Essay • September 3
What exactly are we doing when we vote? And how should that affect how we vote?
Concise
August Intermission: From the Concept of Christian Platonism to Christian Voting
By David Schrock • Concise Article • September 3
We transition from the concept of Christian Platonism in August to the Idea of Christian Voting in September—with a birthday cake in the mix!
Concise
How Shall We Then Pray for Civil Authorities: Peace, Conversion, and…Curses?
By Ardel Caneday • Concise Article • September 4
The Apostle Paul instructs Christian to pray for "kings and all who are in high positions," but what ought we pray?
Podcast
3.45 Trent Hunter • Reading • “Make Civics Great Again: A Pastoral Guide to Casting Ballots Wisely”
By Trent Hunter • Podcast Reading • September 4
What exactly are we doing when we vote? And how should that affect how we vote?
Podcast
3.46 Megan Basham, David Schrock, Trent Hunter • Interview • “Shepherds for Sale”
By Megan Basham, David Schrock, Trent Hunter • Podcast Interview • September 5
Listen in as Megan Basham joins David Schrock and Trent Hunter to discuss her new book Shepherds for Sale, as well as the state of evangelicalism.
Concise
How Religion Could Break Up Democrats’ Trusty Voting Blocs
By Mark Coppenger • Concise Article • September 6
The building blocks of Christianity may prove stronger in the end.
Longform
Politics, Conscience, and the Church: The Why, What, and How of Political Disagreement
By Andy Naselli • Longform Essay • September 9
The reasons why we all can't just get along . . . and a test case regarding abortion and voting.
Concise
The Courage to Vote: The Moral Mandate to Vote
By Levi Secord • Concise Article • September 10
When you turn 18 in the United States, you take on the privileges, responsibilities, and obligations of being part of the government—even if only a sliver.
Podcast
3.47 Andy Naselli • Reading • “Politics, Conscience, and the Church: The Why, What, and How of Political Disagreement”
By Andy Naselli • Podcast Reading • September 10
The reasons why we all can’t just get along . . . and a test case regarding abortion and voting.
Concise
A Comparison of the 2024 Republican and Democratic Party Platforms
By David Closson • Concise Article • September 11
How do the Republican and Democratic platforms stack up on the issues of life, religious freedom, and sexuality?
Concise
One Issue Voting: Revisited
By Stephen Wellum • Concise Article • September 13
Is it overly simplistic to vote for a candidate based on one issue alone?
Concise
How Shall We Then Vote? The Christian Conscience and the 2024 Presidential Election
By Michael Carlino • Concise Article • September 16
How ought the Christian vote or not vote in the 2024 election, and what role does our conscience play?
Podcast
3.48 Andrew Walker, Erik Reed, Stephen Wellum, David Schrock • Interview • “Bully Pulpit and Christ Over All Talk Politics”
By Andrew Walker, Erik Reed, Stephen Wellum, David Schrock • Interview • September 16
Listen in as Andrew Walker and Erik Reed from the Bully Pulpit Podcast talk with Stephen Wellum and David Schrock from Christ Over All about politics.
Concise
Studying our Times for Faithful Action: A Call to Stand Against the World
By Joe Boot • Concise Article • September 17
When the culture draws a line in the sand and tells you to go no further in following Christ, what will you do, Christian?
Concise
The Hypocritical Duplicity of “Evangelicals for Harris”
By Darrell B. Harrison • Concise Article • September 18
Are evangelicals really for Harris? Despite what some may say, this combination simply does not exist.
Concise
What Does the SBC See in DC? And What Should DC See in Us?
By Jon Whitehead • Concise Article • September 20
The world is watching the SBC. And as it looks at Washington DC and the SBC, does it see something different?
Concise
The King Hezekiah Mentality: How To Hold Our Elected Officials Accountable
By John Avery • Concise Article • September 23
Do your elected officials care only for "peace and security" in their own day, or are they willing to make wise decisions for the future, even if it's costly?
Podcast
3.49 Andy Naselli, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Politics, Conscience, and the Church: The Why, What, and How of Political Disagreement”
By Andy Naselli, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • September 23
Listen in as Andy Naselli joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to discuss his longform essay "Politics, Conscience, and the Church: The Why, What, and How of Political Disagreement."
Concise
Voting as Christians: The Creation Order Political Scorecard
By Colin Smothers • Concise Article • September 25
Every political party lays out a vision of the common good. And some parties score more points than others because they reflect the created order.
Concise
Living in a Precarious (and Post-Constitutional) Political Age
By Brad Green • Concise Article • September 27
How do Christians move forward when government is not committed to constitutional order or constraints?
Podcast
3.50 Stephen Wellum, David Schrock, Trent Hunter, Jared Bridges • Interview • September 27 • “Theological Roundtable on the Upcoming Election”
By Stephen Wellum, David Schrock, Trent Hunter, Jared Bridges • Interview • September 27
Listen in as Stephen Wellum, David Schrock, Trent Hunter, and Jerod Bridges discuss the upcoming election from a theological perspective.
Podcast
3.51 Stephen Wellum • Reading • “What Evangelicals Must Learn from the Last Decades of American Politics”
By Stephen Wellum • Reading • October 2
Listen in as Stephen Wellum, David Schrock, Trent Hunter, and Jerod Bridges discuss the upcoming election from a theological perspective.
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