Jesse Covington, Bryan T. McGraw, and Micah Watson | Hopeful Realism: Natural Law, Politics & Christian Public Engagement

Can Christians faithfully engage in politics without compromising their convictions? In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer is joined by Dr. Jesse Covington, Dr. Brian T. McGraw, and Dr. Micah Watson, co-authors of Hopeful Realism: Evangelical Natural Law and Democratic Politics. Together, they explore how natural law provides a foundation for engaging in the public square while maintaining theological integrity.

📖 Topics Covered:

• What is natural law, and why should evangelicals care?
• How does natural law shape Christian engagement in politics?
• The dangers of both political withdrawal and theocratic overreach
• How to share governance in a pluralistic society while upholding biblical truth
• The role of prudence in navigating difficult political issues, such as abortion policy

🎙 Listen now to learn how natural law can help Christians be faithful participants in politics without losing sight of the gospel.

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