Disarming Leviathan Podcast The Christian Nationalist Strategy for Cultural Domination w/ Matthew Boedy
In this episode, Caleb Campbell sits down with Dr. Matthew Boedy to explore the roots, evolution, and rising influence of the Seven Mountains Mandate—a strategic framework behind modern Christian nationalism. Based on his new book, The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy, Boedy unpacks how the movement aims to control key spheres of cultural influence—including education, media, politics, and more—not through mass conversion, but through institutional takeover. Together, they examine the movement's theological roots, political momentum, and the real threat it poses to democratic pluralism, offering listeners a clear-eyed understanding of what’s at stake and how to respond with wisdom and courage.
About Matthew:Dr. Matthew Boedy is a professor of rhetoric and composition at the University of North Georgia and a leading voice on the intersection of religion, politics, and culture. Known for his sharp analysis of Christian nationalism and its evolving strategies, he is the author of The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy. Boedy's work draws from historical context, theological critique, and cultural commentary to illuminate the growing influence of dominionist ideologies in American public life. Through writing, speaking, and media engagement, he equips communities to recognize and thoughtfully resist extremist religious movements that threaten both faith and democracy.
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