
Show Notes
•Christian nationalism is gaining traction with young Christian men—but is it actually biblical? Todd looks at the history and theology behind the movement, puts the idea of a “Christian prince” to the test, and explains why evangelism should spend more time exalting Christ than playing defense.
Segment 1
• Why are so many young Christian men attracted to Christian nationalism?
• Does the movement have enough biblical support—or does it rely more heavily on historical theology?
• What the bloody history of church-state alliances should teach Christians today.
Segment 2
• What happens when the church’s mission gets mixed with the government’s power of the sword?
• Could Christian nationalism actually undermine evangelism and misrepresent Jesus?
• Why Todd believes pursuing a “Christian nation” can distract the church from making disciples.
Segment 3
• If America had a “Christian prince,” who gets to decide what qualifies as Christian?
• Todd uses Adam Hamilton’s views on salvation and universalism to expose a major problem with the idea.
• Whose theology ultimately determines what a Christian government would enforce?
Segment 4
• Why Todd wants evangelism to spend less time defending Christianity and more time exalting Christ.
• Out of the Shadows confronts pornography among women without minimizing the sin or piling on shame.
• How confession, repentance, and bringing hidden sin into the light lead toward genuine change.
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