Conversations That Matter Virgil Walker on Christian Nationalism and G3
Sep 10, 2025
Virgil Walker, a teaching pastor at Redeemer Bible Church and former host of the Just Thinking podcast, dives into the nuances of Christian nationalism and his experiences with G3 Ministries. He candidly discusses the personal and communal challenges faced in navigating a divided evangelical landscape. The conversation highlights the rise and fall of G3, the importance of authentic dialogue in ministry, and the future of expository preaching. Virgil also reflects on navigating betrayal and the role local churches play in fostering community and growth.
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Personal Cost Of Public Theological Battles
- Virgil felt deep personal hurt from the Christian nationalism debate and later from the Josh Bice revelations.
- He viewed the CN controversy as a formative ministry crisis that exposed relational fractures and loyalty tensions.
Risk Of Ethnocentrism Within Movements
- Virgil worried Christian nationalism could slip into ethnocentrism and kinism without checks.
- He urged clearer mechanisms inside the movement to prevent restrictive, exclusionary outcomes.
Flood Of Outrage-Driven Solicitations
- Virgil described receiving constant solicitations from provocative online voices seeking platform time.
- He recalled deciding to dial back invitations to avoid enabling attention-seeking extremists.