Politics can be a divisive subject. Out of fear, some pastors completely avoid the topic from their pulpits. On this episode of “The Elephant in the Room” series, I discuss how a church can find a healthy balance of discussing political issues without forsaking the Gospel. I have a conversation with Gary Hamrick, pastor of Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, V ... Show More
Oct 27
A Legacy of Ministry, Prodigal Prayers, & Faith that Refuses to be Shaken, with Greg and Cathe Laurie
A few weeks back I shared with you what the future may look like as I begin the nomination process to become a U.S. ambassador, and how, with that, there may not be many episodes of Fearless on the horizon. But I couldn’t let this week pass without sharing this special conversati ... Show More
49m 56s
Oct 13
LIVE from the Billy Graham Library: Standing Steady & Living Fearlessly
My book, Stand Steady, is out in the world today! To celebrate, we recorded a live episode of Fearless last week from the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina. There I was joined by listeners and friends, plus my close family friend, Preston Parrish, who asked me all ... Show More
48m 28s
Oct 2023
S 14 Ep 19: How do I Navigate Politics now that I am a Christian?
People often say the two topics we should avoid at the dinner table are religion and politics. In this episode, we talk about both. How should a new Christian, or an established one, think about politics? What does the Bible say about politics, human institutions, and governance? ... Show More
18m 47s
Oct 2023
S 14 Ep 20: Should I Vote as a Christian if I don’t agree with any of the Candidates?
Modern politics are full of many traps, landmines, historical abuses, and confusion. It sometimes seems best to avoid politics altogether. The Bible does not advocate for apathy in the world’s political process. It encourages us to discern, influence, and learn from the imperfect ... Show More
14m 30s
Nov 2022
WOF 359: Religion, Politics, and Intolerance
<p>Friends, what is the role of religion in civic life? Must we bracket religion from the political sphere? Those are pressing questions as we near the midterm elections. On today's "Word on Fire Show," Brandon Vogt and I discuss the relationship between politics and religion and ... Show More
28m 8s