Tim Alberta, a seasoned journalist and author at The Atlantic, dives into how politics have pervaded the white evangelical church, especially post-Trump. He delves into the emotional toll of deportations on communities and examines the evolving perspectives within evangelicalism. Alberta shares insights on the shifting alliances around issues like abortion and the political landscape among Hispanic voters. Ultimately, he and Moore discuss the importance of fostering hope and building community amidst societal divisions.
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Numbing of the Wounds
Tim Alberta's book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory," details how politics infiltrated evangelical churches.
He revisits these churches post-2024 election, finding a 'numbing' effect.
insights INSIGHT
Resignation and Persuasion
Persuadable voters are scarce, resigned to political stagnation.
Many believe Trump's flaws are mirrored in the Democratic Party, furthering this resignation.
insights INSIGHT
Desensitization to Controversy
The public's surprise at controversial statements has diminished.
John Rich's tweet about Hunter Biden's pardon exemplifies this desensitization.
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In 'The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory', Tim Alberta provides an expansive and profoundly troubling portrait of the American evangelical movement. The book explores how evangelical Christians have become polarized and entangled in partisan politics and cultural warfare, straying from the core teachings of Christ. Alberta investigates the ways conservative Christians have pursued and abused power, highlighting the disconnect from New Testament scripture. He documents the growing fracture within American Christianity, the impact of events like Donald Trump's presidency and the COVID-19 pandemic, and the challenges faced by individual pastors and churches in a rapidly secularizing America.
In December of 2023, journalist and author Tim Alberta joined Russell Moore to discuss the ways that politics have invaded the white evangelical church in recent years. He returns to talk about the election and inauguration of President Donald Trump that have happened since—and to consider what those events mean about the state of American culture.
Alberta and Moore talk about numbness, hopelessness, and the lack of persuadability in many Americans. They discuss the effect of social media on righteous indignation and judgmentalism as well as the political exhaustion among wide swaths of Americans. They talk about President Trump’s executive orders, cabinet members, and the possibility of mass deportations.
Moore and Alberta describe their reasons for hope and consider what it may look like to build godly community in a time of division.
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