
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.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
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.
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.
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.




