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Dr. Robert Joustra discusses the intersection of the Bible and international politics, emphasizing the need for a biblical framework in understanding war, diplomacy, and justice.

Dr. Robert Joustra joins The Biblical Mind Podcast to explore one of the most neglected questions in Christian ethics: What does the Bible have to say about international politics? Beginning with difficult questions like the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Joustra argues that Christians need more than political pragmatism—they need a distinctly biblical framework for thinking about war, diplomacy, justice, nationalism, and global responsibility. Drawing from the theological tradition of Augustine, Calvin, and Abraham Kuyper, Joustra explains how concepts like just war theory , ordered loves , sphere sovereignty , and the common good help Christians navigate today's geopolitical challenges. The conversation examines whether Scripture speaks to foreign policy, how the prophets shape our understanding of nations, and why political power must always remain penultimate to the kingship of Christ. The discussion also engages contemporary debates surrounding nationalism, empire, immigration, religious identity, and the American political experiment, offering a thoughtful Christian response to the complexities of modern international relations. Whether you're interested in biblical…

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Host: The Biblical Mind Podcast

Guest: Dr. Robert Joustra

Topics covered

• Christian ethics
• international politics
• just war theory
• nationalism
• global responsibility
• political philosophy

Keywords

• international politics
• Christian ethics
• just war theory
• nationalism
• geopolitical challenges
• foreign policy
• political power

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