#222 | Is Politics Killing Evangelicalism? Pt. 2 with Pete Wehner

Can our Lord be seen by our politics? What do our politics say about us? Is the message of Jesus communicated in it? What about the way of Jesus? How is our Christian witness being affected by our politics? Do the means we employ reveal the message we believe? What happens if we focus on the message but miss the means? Listen in as Travis and Pete continue their conversation on politics in evangelicalism.

Travis welcomes special guest Pete Wehner to the show today. Pete is a Senior Fellow at the Trinity Forum, a writer and thinker who served in the Reagan administration and both Bush presidencies including as head of the office for strategic initiatives. He has written three books and has written for many publications, recently for The Atlantic and the NY Times. I met Pete at a symposium and found him to be a thoughtful and insightful voice in evangelicalism and into evangelicals' political involvement. He is a committed Christian, a political insider, and a voice needed for this moment.

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Takeaways:

• The healing of a country fundamentally relies on the healing of individual lives, emphasizing personal relationships.
• As Christians, it is imperative to engage with those who differ in opinion, fostering understanding and compassion rather than viewing them as mere political adversaries.
• Political engagement should reflect our identity as Christians, prioritizing our faith over partisanship and political gain.
• The Christian witness is severely compromised when political actions contradict the core tenets of love and unity emphasized by Jesus.
• Building genuine relationships and understanding others' stories is essential for reducing divisions within the church and society at large.
• In politically charged climates, Christians are called to embody the values of patience and compassion, reflecting Christ's teachings in all interactions.