Voxology In the Heavens: The God Who is Near
Dec 29, 2025
Explore the intriguing concept of God's proximity in our lives, challenging traditional views of heaven as a distant place. The hosts delve into the intersections of Christianity and culture, discussing the rise of Christian nationalism and its implications. They reflect on how Jesus' teachings invite humility and justice, urging a reevaluation of faith practices shaped by misconceptions. Discover how conversational prayer can foster a sense of God's immediate presence and reshape your understanding of heaven's meaning in daily life.
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Seth's 17th Birthday Band
- Seth celebrated his 17th birthday with instruments, friends, and a Red Robin meal with bottomless fries.
- The hosts used the story to open the episode and lighten the tone before heavier topics.
How Christian Nationalism Distorts Faith
- Christian nationalism fuses American identity, Protestant Christianity, race, and conservative politics into a single ideology.
- That fusion substitutes national power for the gospel and contradicts Jesus' teachings about caring for foreigners and the poor.
The Historical Claim Behind The Movement
- The hosts argue Christian nationalism claims the U.S. was founded as an explicitly Christian covenantal nation.
- That claim supports policies that reassert old hierarchies and exclude non-white, non-native, and non-conservative people.