Fear, Anxiety & Safety
by Phil Herndon, Clinical Director of the River Tree Center Among the most important needs human beings have is the need for safety. Though that word can sometimes be overused …
Engaging Conspiracy Theories
by Jared Stacey, a PhD candidate in Theological Ethics at the University of Aberdeen.You can follow him at Homeward Dispatches. Just what *is* a conspiracy theory? Baden & Sharon argue …
What is American Christian Nationalism?
Since January 6th, 2021, I have heard the term Christian Nationalism used by friends, media outlets, scholars, and podcast hosts almost daily. As I shared with Christianity Today, I have encountered nine …
The Cross or the Sword
The rise of organizations like Turning Point USA has galvanized the church. This division is not about conservative or progressive politics, it is about power. American Christian Nationalists argue that the church should …
Surviving Family Gatherings
Many of us have been there… hanging out with friends and family at a 4th of July cookout, Thanksgiving dinner, or Aunt Betty’s 70th birthday party, when a beloved family …
Christian Nationalists are a Mission Field
Christian Nationalist identifies something deeply embedded within who they are as a person. It refers to a mix of select evangelical religious beliefs, conservative political commitments, cultural practices, values, and …
Political Creatures
What posture should we take towards politics and political discussions? Politics is about people. It’s a word we use to talk about “managing our common life together.1” Engaging in political …
The Deer & The Wire
Leviathan, the great chaos-evil, is being leveraged by American Christian Nationalists to provoke fear, anxiety and rage in order to grow their power. This seductive force promises to meet our greatest needs …
What is Christian Nationalism?
Since January 6th, 2021, I have heard the term Christian Nationalism used by friends, media outlets, scholars and podcast hosts almost daily. While the term’s popularity has certainly picked up, the concept …
In Leviathan’s Grip
Like many others, 2016 was a shock to my system. While I had assumed many evangelicals would continue to vote for politically conservative policies, I was SHOCKED (Shocked I say!) …