About this episode

Justin Brierley discusses differing Christian perspectives on the Trump presidency with Eric Metaxas and Ross Douthat.

Is Trump the president that Christians need? Justin Brierley is joined by radio host and author Eric Metaxas, and New York Times columnist and podcast host Ross Douthat. Both are Christians, both are friends, but they hold very different opinions about the Trump presidency. A special, extra episode of Uncommon Ground for season one, recorded at the ARC 2026 Conference in London!For Eric Metaxas: https://ericmetaxas.com/For Ross Douthat: https://www.nytimes.com/column/ross-douthatRecorded at ARC 2026: https://www.arc-conference.com/ Find out more: https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/ Get early access and more when you become a supporter: https://justinbrierley.com/support-me/ Keep up to date, and receive free chapters from my books, by subscribing to the newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/get-justins-newsletter/ What did you think? Let me know by emailing: feedback@think.faith Watch this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rZ-nZe04d8G6kwNOMpuI8vQ4Qx3rVEQ A production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Justin Brierley

Guests: Eric Metaxas, Ross Douthat

Topics covered

• Trump presidency
• Christianity
• political opinions
• faith and politics
• conference discussion

Keywords

• Trump
• Christianity
• Eric Metaxas
• Ross Douthat
• politics
• faith
• conference

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Organizations: New York Times, ARC 2026 Conference, Think Faith

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