About this episode

Marlin Sommers and Jaran Miller discuss the complexities of engaging with current events from a Christian perspective.

How should we engage with, and respond to, the many hot-button current issues, such as the American abduction of the president of Venezuela? The endless news cycle adds much confusion, and it can be hard to know how to live as citizens of God’s Kingdom, while also living within earthly kingdoms in this world. And what does Romans 13 have to do with this? Jaran and Marlin examine several recent events and how they view these events. Report about US military commander Milton’s Paradise Lost Hans Mast, “Newslines.” Sword and Trumpet , January 2026 Hans Mast, “Reconciling Nonresistance with God’s Justice” Vince Lewis’ Reflections on the American Military Industrial Complex This is the 310th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content! Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content! Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook . Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King Jesus Subscribe on your podcast provider of choice Support us or learn…

People in this episode

Guests: Marlin Sommers, Jaran Miller

Topics covered

• American foreign policy
• Christian citizenship
• nonresistance
• justice
• military industrial complex
• current events

Keywords

• American abduction
• Venezuela
• citizens of God’s Kingdom
• Romans 13
• US military
• nonresistance
• justice
• current issues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Anabaptist Perspectives, Wellspring Mennonite Church, Sword and Trumpet

Books & works: Romans 13, Paradise Lost

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