Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Leaving Jewish Roots for Christ, American Culture Shock, and Family Values (with Andrew Klavan)
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Jun 7, 2025 
Bestselling author and political commentator Andrew Klavan, known for his role at The Daily Wire and his later-life conversion to Christianity, joins Pastor Greg Laurie for a thought-provoking discussion. Klavan shares his transformative journey from a Jewish background to embracing Christ. They dive into America’s cultural shifts, family values, and gender roles, underscoring traditional masculinity and femininity. The conversation also touches on the resurgence of Christian cinema and the healing power of humor, reflecting on its roots in Jewish culture.
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Culture Is Driven By Ideas Not Just Politics
- Andrew Klavan argues culture is shaped by ideas in literature, movies, and comedy, which control society more than politics.
- He left England and returned shocked by how "the culture had been gutted by bad ideas."
Election As A Cultural Rejection
- Klavan welcomed political change as symbolic rejection of "the empire of lies" and cultural intimidation.
- He emphasizes restoring open debate and uprooting institutions that intimidate dissenters.
Gender Debates Require Spiritual Grounding
- Klavan links gender ideology to a materialist worldview that denies spiritual realities like sex and identity.
- He says arguments for male/female distinction must root in spiritual and creation truths, not mere "unnatural" claims.
