The Russell Moore Show Ben Watson and Russell Moore on The Just Life
Oct 8, 2025
In this engaging discussion, retired NFL player Benjamin Watson delves into thoughtful conversations with Russell Moore, exploring the intersection of faith, justice, and culture. They share insights on the evolution of Christianity in the South, the impact of political narratives on faith, and what true justice looks like through a biblical lens. Russell emphasizes the importance of ongoing repentance and local action to inspire change, envisioning a just church that embodies grace and forgiveness.
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Formative Mentors Shaped His Conviction
- Russell Moore credits his boyhood pastor M.L. Failer for steady calm and formation and Congressman Gene Taylor for political integrity.
- He named his fifth son after Taylor and learned to vote conscience from his example.
Crisis Exposed Cultural Christianity
- Moore experienced a crisis at 15 confronting cultural Christianity versus New Testament faith and read C.S. Lewis to recover belief.
- Youth ministry taught him to see genuine faith versus nominal practice through kids' honest questions.
Dechurching Created New Cultural Christianity
- Familiarity with church practice deadens the gospel's strangeness and leads to nominal faith that aligns with culture.
- A new form of cultural Christianity ties identity to political and social opinions rather than church community.