In this episode of Your Neighbor on the Left, we explore the Seven Mountains Mandate, a religious teaching that encourages Christians to gain influence over the major institutions that shape society. While many Americans have never heard of it, the idea has increasingly intersected with modern politics and Christian nationalist rhetoric. We break down where the concept came from, how it shows up in today’s political movements, and why many Christians strongly reject it. Understanding the Seven Mountains Mandate helps explain a growing debate about faith, power, and democracy in the United States.