Navigating Political Identity as Citizens of Christ's Kingdom

The chapter explores the development of the guest's book 'The Church in the Shadow of Empire' and the importance of considering political identity in relation to being part of Christ's global kingdom. It discusses the metaphor of exile as a key concept in understanding Christian political identity, drawing parallels between ancient biblical narratives and contemporary challenges. The speaker reflects on moving beyond partisan political affiliations towards a kingdom-centered perspective and addresses how a lack of strong ecclesiology contributes to divisive issues, including political disagreements, within evangelical churches.