We’re not called to win an empire. We’re called to make disciples. In this episode, I respond to an email about Charlie Kirk, “common sense” politics, and whether America was founded on Christian values. We unpack Jeremiah 29:7 in context, ask what actually reduces harm (from abortion to gender transitions), and confront a hard truth: politics is downstream of culture. If laws can’t change hearts, then discipleship—slow, messy, neighbor-level discipleship—must lead the way. I also talk frankly about Trump, calling out evil on both sides, and why I don’t vote so I’m free to pastor people rather than defend a party. Agree or not, I’d love your feedback and stories from your community.

Chapters

00:00 Context to an Email I Received
08:56 Exploring American Culture and Christian Values
17:13 The Role of Political Ideologies in Christian Values
28:11 Evaluating Leadership and Moral Integrity in Politics
29:55 Engaging with Compassion and Conviction
35:54 Politics and Culture: The Interconnectedness
40:40 The Role of Christians in Cultural Impact
47:31 Discipleship Over Political Activism
52:35 The Call to Make Disciples