Navigating Patriotism and Nationalism: Lessons from History for Today's Church

What can 1920s Germany teach us about American politics today?

Georgetown professor and national security expert Dr. Paul D. Miller joins host Curtis Chang to explore striking parallels between the Weimar Republic and our current moment of democratic fragility. From the rise of Christian nationalism to the erosion of institutional norms, they unpack the theological, historical, and civic fault lines shaping today’s polarized landscape. Buckle up—this episode is for anyone ready to trade tribalism for truth and confront the urgent role Christians must play in defending democracy.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Paul D. Miller’s article: A Confessing Church for America's Weimar Moment
• Paul D. Miller’s previous appearance on the Good Faith podcast: Episode 36: The Religion of American Greatness
• The history of the Weimar Republic 
• The rise and fall of the Weimar Republic (video)
• Christians against Nazis: the German Confessing Church
• Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Confessing Church
• Karl Barth in Nazi Germany
• Sandy Berger’s theft of classified information
• Pete Hegseth shares classified information 
• Reining in "Imperial Presidency" executive orders

More From Paul D. Miller:

• Paul D. Miller’s The Religion of American Greatness: What's Wrong with Christian Nationalism
• Paul D. Miller on X (formerly Twitter)
• Paul D. Miller at The Dispatch

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