Ep. 109 | The Rise of Postliberal Protestantism
From Foreign Policy ProvCast by Providence Magazine
May 1, 2026 · 40 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the rise of postliberal Protestantism in the USA and its critique of classical liberalism.
In 2026, the phrase "integralism" as shorthand for Roman Catholics who do not believe in classical liberalism as understood through figures like John Locke, Adam Smith, and the American Founders is no longer a novelty. But over the last five or so years, another group of Christians, this time Protestants, have been expressing consternation over classical liberalism as well, instead arguing for a return to the political theology of early modern Protestant political theologians whose views, while certainly not "integralist" are also not exactly in-line with classical liberalism as commonly understood. Providence Managing Editor James Diddams and Editor-in-Chief Mark Tooley are joined by Hillsdale College history professor Daryl Hart to discuss the phenomenon of postliberal Protestantism in the USA. Articles referenced: Hart, Darryl. "Why Christian Nationalism, and Why Now?" Providence , February 3, 2026. Hart, Darryl. "Catholics Are Debating Liberalism – Are Protestants Now Too?" Providence , January 9, 2023.
People in this episode
Hosts: James Diddams, Mark Tooley
Guest: Daryl Hart
Topics covered
- postliberal Protestantism
- political theology
- classical liberalism
- Christian nationalism
- Protestantism in the USA
Keywords
- postliberal Protestantism
- classical liberalism
- political theology
- Christian nationalism
- Daryl Hart
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hillsdale College
Books & works: Why Christian Nationalism, and Why Now?, Catholics Are Debating Liberalism – Are Protestants Now Too?
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