S10: E6 Reflecting on Election Results and the Next Four Years (Live Podcast)

Mike Moore and David Fitch, discuss the post-election landscape following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.

They delve into their reactions to the election outcome, explore the broader implications for the church, politics, and society, and consider how the church should engage in politics moving forward. The conversation includes reflections on the failure of the church to address key societal issues, the challenges faced under the new administration, and calls for the church to become a space of reconciliation and healing.

They emphasize the importance of community engagement and the role of the church in addressing cultural and political divides.

Timestamps:

00:47 Initial Reactions to the 2024 Election

01:39 Personal Reflections and Context

04:21 Theological and Sociological Implications

05:44 Church's Role in Politics

18:01 Cultural Resentment and Antagonism

25:51 Call to Action for the Church

32:18 Practical Steps for Community Engagement

33:09 Addressing Critiques of Local Church Efforts

34:01 The Role of the Church in Politics

35:36 Post-Christendom Reflections

36:59 The Church's Alignment with Political Power

38:20 Fragmented Christendom in the U.S.

40:57 The Church's Role in Social Movements

49:28 Post-Election Reflections and Challenges

55:20 Final Thoughts and Call to Action