Ep 161 | How Christianity Was INFILTRATED by Woke Politics | Voddie Baucham | The Glenn Beck Podcast
Oct 29, 2022
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Pastor Voddie Baucham discusses how woke politics infiltrated Christianity, debunks media fearmongering about Christian nationalism, and advises Christians on peacefully standing up for their faith against a hostile government. They explore the battle between good and evil, the importance of waking people up, and threats to individual freedoms. They also address the infiltration of woke politics into Christian denominations and discuss the significance of protecting families online and understanding Marxist ideologies.
Christians should bring their thoughts and actions under the submission of Christ, applying a biblical worldview to various aspects of life.
Christians need to stand firm against societal shifts that go against biblical principles and recognize the dangers of moral decay in culture.
Believers should understand and resist the tactics of evil in spiritual warfare, recognizing the influence of Satan and the need to resist his strategies.
Deep dives
The importance of a biblical worldview
The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a biblical worldview and applying it to various aspects of life, including politics, economics, and social issues. He suggests that Christians should bring their thoughts and actions under the submission of Christ, taking every thought captive to obey Him.
The challenges of cultural decay
The podcast delves into the current state of culture, highlighting the decay and moral degradation that is prevalent. The speaker discusses the need for Christians to stand firm against cultural shifts that go against biblical principles, stressing the importance of recognizing the dangers of societal trends.
The spiritual battle and the reality of evil
The podcast explores the spiritual battle faced by Christians and the influence of evil in the world. The speaker mentions the existence of Satan and the spiritual realm, emphasizing the need for believers to recognize and resist the tactics of evil. The importance of understanding the biblical perspective on spiritual warfare is highlighted.
The role of personal responsibility and civil obedience
The podcast discusses the balance between personal responsibility and civil obedience. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being obedient to God and His commandments, while also acknowledging the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. It is emphasized that Christians should submit to the governing authorities, but not when they command what is contrary to God's commands.
The significance of Africa and the cultural perspective
The podcast touches on the speaker's experiences in Africa and the perspective it has given him. He mentions the unique opportunities and challenges present in African culture, as well as the differences in societal values and perspectives. The importance of appreciating the cultural diversity and being rooted in a biblical worldview is emphasized.
What does the future hold for Christianity? Is it actually in decline, or is the cultural depravity that’s entered even our churches just another trial for Christians? While these are troubling times, Pastor Voddie Baucham believes they should also be “hopeful times.” He joins Glenn to break down how we got here, where we’re heading, and what the Church must do next. Voddie and Glenn dive into how woke politics infiltrated Christianity and debunk the media’s fearmongering about “Christian nationalism.” Voddie also describes the “brutal attacks” his family faced after he was nominated to be president of the Southern Baptist Convention, reveals his top three most important books for these times, and advises Christians on how to peacefully stand up for their faith against a government that’s hostile to it.
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