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Christianity & Politics: Is the Constitution Dead? American Constitutionalism ft. Dr. Jeffery Ventrella
In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella explore the intricate relationship between American constitutionalism and Christianity. They ask the question: "Is the Constitution Dead?" They discuss the historical foundations of America, the role of religion in the founding, the impact of rationalism, and the current state of constitutionalism in a nation that has largely rejected its Christian roots. Dr. Ventrella emphasizes the importance of Christians engaging in cultural and institutional power to effect change, advocating for a long-term, incremental approach to renewal and transformation.
Episode Resources: TruthXchange: https://truthxchange.com/;
Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot's latest book "Ruler of Kings": https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government;
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Opening: Introduction to American Constitutionalism
00:30 Intro
00:51 Welcome
03:05 The Foundations of America: A Historical Perspective
11:31 American Idea of the Separation of Church & State
16:30 The Impact of Modernism/Rationalism on American Ideals
20:37 Evolution and the Mutation of Law & Society
24:33 Christianity's Influence on American Governance
29:48 The Importance of a Biblical Anthropology in the U.S. Founding
33:00 Current State of American Constitutionalism
38:19 Why Do Insitutions Tend to Bloat and Shift Left?
42:09 Christian Culture & Institutional Power
44:27 Why Fight for American Constitutionalism?
51:22 TruthXchange Information
53:25 Conclusion & Mission of God Conference Information
54:14 Outro
UPCOMING CONFERENCES:
Join us this October 31- November 2 @ The Presence of Christ Conference at Trinity Bible Chapel in Kitchener/Waterloo: https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549;
The Mission of God Conferences: UK | Sat, 2 Nov 2024 10:00 - 17:30 GMT @ Birmingham City Centre: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mission-of-god-conference-2024-tickets-932486039847; Canada - Ontario | Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, 9:00 EST @ Harvest Bible Church Windsor: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-ontario/587020/details; Alberta | Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 9:00 MST@ Fairview Baptist Church: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-alberta/587306.
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