About this episode

Todd Friel discusses the implications of Christian nationalism, a child sponsorship controversy, and the mixing of church and state.

Christian nationalism promises a more Christian society—but is giving the government power to enforce Christianity actually biblical? Todd looks at what Scripture and history have to say before turning to a $17 million child sponsorship controversy and some troubling church news. Segment 1 • Is it time for Christians to finally render a verdict on Christian nationalism? • Where does the Bible actually tell the church to impose Christianity through the state? • Why Todd believes Christian nationalism is creating real problems inside local churches. Segment 2 • Christian nationalism has been tried before—what can we learn from the results? • If the government enforces Christianity, who gets to decide which version of Christianity wins? • Todd argues Christians should invest their energy in the Gospel rather than political power. Segment 3 • A Christian band reportedly made $17 million promoting child sponsorships—but is that actually wrong? • Would you accept a cut every time someone sponsored a child because of your endorsement? • Before rushing to judgment, there may be another side to this controversial arrangement. Segment 4 • When does a paid ministry endorsement cross the…

People in this episode

Host: Todd Friel

Topics covered

• Christian nationalism
• child sponsorship
• church and state
• Gospel vs political power
• persecuted Christians

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fortis Institute, Christian band

Places: St. Paul’s Cathedral

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