Podcast Episodes

Lord Bracton’s Rule of Law and the Trump’s Conviction

Season 3 Episode 132

The conviction of former President Donald Trump generated lots of comments about the rule of law. Some said it was the end of the rule of law and others said it was demonstrative of the rule of law. …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Political Discipleship Issues Exposed

David recounts a recent conversation with a member of Congress on pending legislation that demonstrates what happens when Christians are not discipled well in the faith and in the law respecting thei…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Applying Theonomy to Civil Law Rightly Requires the Right Cosmology

Theonomy is predicated on the Triune God but it pertains to a certain cosmology. So, how are Christians to think of theonomy and its application in relation to a legal system the structure and conten…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Are Some Christian Nationalists “Mucking Up Everything”?

Season 3 Episode 129

Christians who have been unengaged in politics are now beginning to engage. So, why would the host of one of David’s favorite podcasts suggest many of them are “mucking up everything?” David provides…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Understanding the Pastor/Politician Discipleship Problem

Season 3 Episode 128

A recent interview of an evangelical pastor disappointed by his friend, Virginia Governor Youngkin, signing a same-sex “marriage” bill into law reveals how Christian discipleship falls short, not jus…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

A Thesis for What Leads to Enactment of Righteous Civil Laws

The floundering of the pro-life movement since Roe v. Wade was reversed provides the context for David asking in today’s episode, “What makes for a Christian community, state, or nation, and where in…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

How do you disciple a nation in law and politics?

Season 3 Episode 126

Today, David talks about how discipling a nation (Matthew 28:19) might look different from what is being done today in law and public policy. He uses a statement made on the Tennessee House floor thi…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

What Does “Disciple the Nations” Mean for Law and Politics?

God promised “nations” would come from Abraham and Jesus told his disciples to disciple the nations. With that in mind, David uses scripture and some observations from Choc Knox and Jason Farley (Kno…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Nation Saving or Nation Building?

Season 3 Episode 124

Many Christians, including preachers, politicians, and policy organizations, seem bent on “saving” America from further ruin by various means. Is that really the purpose for which the mystery of God …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

How and Why Jesus Matters in Law and Civil Government

Season 3 Episode 123

Eric Metaxas’s new book, Letter to the American Church, Biden’s use of the image of God in proclaiming Transgender Awareness Day, and 29 years of direct legal and policy advocacy have brought home to…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago