Are Christians Meant to Win Culture? (Postmillennial Case)
From Eschatology Matters by Eschatology Matters
April 29, 2026 · 1h 0m · Season 1 · Episode 278
About this episode
The episode discusses how theology, particularly postmillennialism, influences the pro-life movement and cultural victory over abortion.
In this Eschatology Matters discussion, Jay Rogers is joined by Les Riley (Personhood Alliance) and Ricardo Davis (Georgia Right to Life) to examine how theology shapes the pro-life movement. They explore why postmillennialism produces long-term confidence in cultural victory, including the abolition of abortion, and contrast that with more pessimistic eschatological frameworks. The conversation moves from Scripture (Matthew 28, Colossians 1, Psalm 110) to history, showing how the Church has confronted and defeated abortion in past eras. The discussion also tackles a critical divide in pro-life strategy: natural law vs biblical law. Is appealing to shared human reasoning enough, or must the Word of God be central? This leads into a deeper look at presuppositional apologetics and why truth—not just evidence—is essential in transforming culture. Topics include: Why postmillennialists believe we are already winning The limits of political and pragmatic pro-life strategies The historical defeat of abortion in Christian societies Presuppositionalism vs evidentialism in public debate The role of repentance and discipleship in cultural change Why rights must be grounded in God, not the…
People in this episode
Host: Jay Rogers
Guests: Les Riley, Ricardo Davis
Topics covered
- pro-life movement
- postmillennialism
- cultural victory
- abortion
- theology
- presuppositional apologetics
- cultural change
Keywords
- postmillennialism
- pro-life
- abortion
- cultural change
- theology
- presuppositional apologetics
- natural law
- biblical law
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Personhood Alliance, Georgia Right to Life
Books & works: Matthew 28, Colossians 1, Psalm 110
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