How Christian nationalism has infiltrated the American church and why it’s vital for believers to name, reject, and repent from this deceptive ideology. Pulling back the curtain on how political allegiance has replaced spiritual formation, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford tackle tough listener questions about navigating nationalism in local churches, whether to stay or leave, and how the church lost the way of Jesus by embracing cultural dominance over radical love.

Key Takeaways: • Christian Nationalism as a False Gospel – Drawing a clear line between the kingdom of God and political ideologies, this episode names Christian nationalism for what it is: a distortion of the gospel that demands unwavering loyalty to a nation rather than to Jesus. • Discipleship Failure in the American Church – Unpacking how decades of culture war theology, poor end-times teaching, and a lack of kingdom-centric discipleship have led to the current crisis. • When to Leave Your Church – Navigating the hard question of whether and when it's time to walk away from a church that has embraced nationalism and partisan politics. • What January 6 Revealed About the Evangelical Church – A sobering look at Christian symbols and rhetoric used in the Capitol insurrection and why we must not dismiss or minimize it. • Deradicalizing the Church – Highlighting the need for political discipleship that is rooted in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and resists the extremes of both the right and the left.

Resources Mentioned: • Article by David French on Christian nationalism and the Capitol riots – David French at The Dispatch • Dallas Willard – Concepts like “Joyful Non-Compliance” • Voxology Episode with Tim Gombis (coming soon) – Discussing Pauline theology and apocalyptic imagination • Pastoral Epistles (1 & 2 Timothy, Titus) – For guidance on dealing with divisiveness and false teachings • Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7) – The core political ethics of Jesus’ kingdom

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