In this episode, Craig and Wes dive deep into the controversy surrounding the Mayday USA rally in Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park. They recount the events—urine-filled balloons, Antifa protestors, and the mayor labeling the peaceful, family-focused rally as “far-right extremism”—and reflect on what it means for Christians to take a public stand in secular, often hostile, cities.

The conversation wrestles with tough questions:

Does political boldness without the gospel change hearts?

Are rallies like Mayday USA effective at protecting children, or do they risk politicizing the gospel?

Can a Christian witness be both loving and confrontational?

What’s the balance between cultural engagement and spiritual service?

They also explore the deeper theological roots behind movements like the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and Seven Mountain Dominionism, and debate whether such frameworks help or hinder the church’s witness.

Wes challenges the motives and methods of parachurch activism that lacks a clear gospel message. Craig pushes back, asking whether efforts to stop child mutilation must be overtly evangelistic to be considered fruitful. Together, they land on a shared conviction: the gospel must remain central, but methods matter.

Closing Thought:
Christians must be strategic, not reactionary. The gospel is the power to change hearts—and that’s what transforms culture.

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