In Munich, Secretary Marco Rubio spoke about Western civilization and Christian heritage. At home, political candidates are warning that America must not be “conquered.” Across the political spectrum, the language of survival, borders, and civilizational defense is growing louder.

But what exactly are we defending?

Is Christianity the foundation of a culture to be preserved or is it the proclamation of a Kingdom not of this world?

In this episode, we examine civilizational rhetoric, foreign policy consequences, migration, annexation, and the theological distinction between survival and salvation. With insight from Fulton Sheen and the Church in Jerusalem, we confront a critical question: when does defending the West quietly replace proclaiming Christ?

Christ did not come to secure a civilization. He came to fulfill the Law and redeem the world.

And that distinction matters.

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