The Alisa Childers Podcast #310 Why are so Many Christian Leaders Caving to Wokeness and Secularism? with Dr. John G West
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May 26, 2025 
Dr. John G. West, a political science expert and former professor, sheds light on the drift of Christian leaders toward secular ideologies. He argues that many are identifying more with secular elites than their own faith communities. Discussing his book, he warns of the erosion of biblical authority and values in institutions like Seattle Pacific University. Dr. West calls Christians to uphold core beliefs against societal pressures, urging a return to biblical principles in education and public life.
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Stockholm Syndrome Christianity Explained
- Many Christian leaders empathize with secular elite views due to prolonged exposure despite personal orthodoxy.
- They inadvertently become missionaries for secularism within the church, enabling its drift.
Seattle Pacific University Drift
- Seattle Pacific University shifted from a devout evangelical institution to mostly faculty opposing biblical marriage.
- Governance failures by the board enabled this drift despite initial conservative controls.
Assessing Christian Colleges’ Faithfulness
- Investigate Christian colleges by scrutinizing chapel speakers and health referrals to gauge biblical fidelity.
- Look beyond marketing; ask about speakers' views on biblical sexuality and pro-life advocacy.
