About this episode

Dr. Joe Rigney discusses the need for Christian clarity and courage in the context of modern American society.

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Dr. Joe Rigney, a pastor, author, and fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss his essay in the new book "Welcome to Negative World." Pastor Rigney and Kylee dive into Aaron Renn's famous "Three Worlds" framework, why "winsomeness" evangelism failed, how American laws and institutions turned against natural law, and the need for Christian clarity and courage rather than Jesus PR. Follow Pastor Rigney on X: https://x.com/joe_rigney Get a copy of "Welcome to Negative World" here: https://canonpress.com/products/welcome-to-negative-world-how-to-read-the-times-youre-in The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

People in this episode

Host: Kylee Griswold

Guest: Dr. Joe Rigney

Topics covered

• Christianity
• evangelism
• natural law
• American laws
• theology
• courage

Keywords

• Christian clarity
• winsomeness
• evangelism
• natural law
• theology
• American institutions
• courage

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Saint Andrews College, The Federalist Foundation, Canon Press

Books & works: Welcome to Negative World

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