Today I’m joined by author, speaker, and former US congressional candidate Heidi St. John to discuss the growing and destructive influence of progressivism, socialism, and communism in America...and why Christians should care about saving this country. We connect the dots between leftist ideologies and their unbiblical worldview foundations by considering their assumptions about human nature, moral authority, societal goals, the role of government, the nature of the family, the definition of justice, and more.

Leftist ideologies aren't merely political. They are profoundly theological. This conversation will challenge you to think more deeply about why America’s founding principles still matter and how they intersect with biblical teachings on the nature of reality.

Learn more about Heidi St. John and check out her podcast and resources at: https://www.heidistjohn.net/

Learn more about how Christians should advocate for righteousness in society with my latest book, When Culture Hates You: Persevering for the Common Good as Christians in a Hostile Public Square https://www.amazon.com/When-Culture-Hates-You-Persevering/dp/0736984313

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In today’s Christian culture, it often feels like the biggest offense isn’t unbiblical teaching—it’s pointing it out. But if the New Testament is clear that Christians are to divide truth from error, why are so many Christians uncomfortable with public discernment?

Today I offer 10 reasons why, using backlash to my recent Unshaken Faith episode with Alisa Childers and Melissa Dougherty as a case study. In that episode, we reviewed the New York Times bestselling book Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer. Almost immediately we starting hearing the familiar responses:

"Christians shouldn't criticize each other so much."
"Content like this destroys unity in the church."
"You should have gone to him first."
"If you took the time to dig into his other resources, you would understand what he meant."
"But it's been helpful to me."

Here I explain why these critiques and several others don't hold up to biblical scrutiny. Check out our full episode on Practicing the Way here:

https://youtu.be/YcaRbsDiJEQ?si=YDHjeXFACPFbcLaM

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After Trump’s election, many believers assumed cultural hostility toward biblical values in the public square was fading. But subsequent events—from the public celebrations of Charlie Kirk’s murder to backlash tied to Christian support for Trump—have shattered what was always an illusion.

On this one year anniversary of the release of my book When Culture Hates You, Frank Turek and I discuss what Jesus said about culture’s perennial hatred of Christians, why the anger hasn’t gone (and won’t go) away, why Christians are increasingly blamed for cultural and political unrest (most recently with ICE), and why this moment cannot be explained by politics alone.

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Get my book, When Culture Hates You: Persevering for the Common Good as Christians in a Hostile Public Square www.amazon.com/When-Culture-Hates-You-Persevering/dp/0736984313

Frank's website, CrossExamined: crossexamined.org/

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Frank's new kid's book with Brave Books, Milo's Mission: www.bravebooks.com/frank