Faith and Political Divides

This chapter examines the divergent reactions of two Phoenix churches to the rise of Christian nationalism and political discord, focusing on a pastor whose congregation fractured over political disagreements. It highlights the challenges of storytelling within evangelism against a backdrop of pressing issues like COVID-19 and the normalization of conspiratorial thinking. Through personal narratives and church dynamics, the chapter emphasizes the broader societal implications of these religious schisms and the need for dialogue between differing ideological perspectives.