Why do Christians who read the same Bible and worship the same God arrive at such vastly different conclusions about faith and politics? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Randy Turpin tackles a question many believers are wrestling with: "Why are we so far apart?"

Responding to a heartfelt message from a high school friend, Dr. Turpin explores the roots of division within Christianity—from misunderstanding biblical context and covenant theology to the dangerous influence of media manipulation. He shares a personal story about discovering how edited video clips can completely distort truth and turn Christians against each other based on lies.

This episode covers:

• Why not all disagreements are equal and what the "main things" really are
• How to read Scripture in context rather than cherry-picking isolated verses
• The critical importance of media discernment in an age of manipulation
• Where to draw the line on political issues as a follower of Christ
• How to maintain the Church's prophetic voice to both left and right
• Practical steps for pursuing truth, staying humble, and keeping Jesus first

Whether you lean politically left or right, this episode challenges you to align your views with Scripture rather than letting politics shape your faith. Dr. Turpin speaks boldly about the hierarchy of moral issues while emphasizing that our ultimate allegiance is to King Jesus and His kingdom—not any political party.

Additional Resources:

• Dr. Randy Turpin's Sermon Archives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Book: Daybreak by Henry Longfellow and illustrated by Alycia Janelle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Daybreak-Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow/dp/B0DTZ3K68K/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Email questions and feedback to [email protected].