Vertical vs. Horizontal Morality Critique

A recent article tries to explain why so many politically active Christians behave unchristianly in the public square by differentiating “vertical” and “horizontal” sources of morality. The Holy Post crew examines the argument and finds it weak. Has MAGA ignited a revival in the U.S.? David French says we may be confusing a political revolution for a spiritual revival. Jamin Goggin joins Skye to discuss recovering the practice of confession in our churches. Goggin says it should start with pastors. Also this week—man does not live by 1200-year-old bread alone.

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5:49 - No Kings Protest

10:15 - Image of Christ found in 1200 year old bread

14:56 - Revival or Revolution?

26:38 - Vertical morality vs Horizontal morality

41:55 - The Daily Wire critiques Skye

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49:52 - Interview with Jamin Goggin Pastoral Confessions: The Healing Path to Faithful Ministry by Jamin Goggin https://amzn.to/4hpofnN

1:25:52 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

1,200-year-old loaf of bread with image of Christ unearthed in astonishing find

https://nypost.com/2025/10/19/science/1200-year-old-bread-with-jesus-christ-image-found-by-archaeologists/?utm_medium=social&sr_share=facebook&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawNi-xJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA0YmZZOFBLMVUza3hKUjRHAR6thrb2r4iIMQPMZyf1x_ZHKvwAdV2kC0OeKNK27EbPh_Dl_jEB8dR96nj73Q_aem_3uAmjM1LsHe35z6sj6GkHw

What Drives MAGA Christians' Un-Christian Actions? Experts Say It Comes Down To This.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vertical-morality-maga-christians_l_68dc8386e4b0b11989f00fb8

Something Is Stirring in Christian America, and It’s Making Me Nervous

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/opinion/christianity-charlie-kirk-revolution-revival.html

Other Resources:

Pastoral Confessions: The Healing Path to Faithful Ministry by Jamin Goggin

https://amzn.to/4hpofnN

The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church that Has Abandoned It

https://amzn.to/4neWFL6

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