The Alisa Childers Podcast

#337 Dominionism, Third-Way, and the Christian Right: A Friendly Debate, with Jesse Westwood

Oct 19, 2025
In a thought-provoking conversation, Jesse Westwood, founder of the Faith Reframed channel and former NAR participant, discusses the complexities of Christian political engagement. He shares insights from his Anabaptist two-kingdom perspective while debating the implications of Christian nationalism and the dangers of dominionism. The duo also explores the relationship between gospel-centered influence and political action, emphasizing the need for careful engagement to preserve biblical truths and avoid cultural compromise.
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INSIGHT

Two-Kingdom Caution

  • Jesse frames his position from an Anabaptist two-kingdom perspective that separates church and state roles.
  • He cautions Christians against prioritizing political power over gospel witness and doctrinal purity.
INSIGHT

Postmillennialism Vs Dominionism

  • Classic postmillennialism emphasizes gospel-driven cultural transformation through discipleship, not political takeover.
  • Dominionism (NAR) differs by urging Christians to seize power across cultural 'mountains' for earthly dominion.
ADVICE

Put Scripture Above Political Gain

  • Test every political alliance and teaching against Scripture and prioritize biblical doctrine over political goals.
  • Avoid compromising doctrine for short-term political influence.
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