The Sean McDowell Show

Should Christians Engage the Political Realm? Natasha Crain Speaks Out!

Apr 22, 2025
Natasha Crain, an author and speaker on Christian apologetics, addresses the growing cultural hostility towards Christians in her thought-provoking insights. She debates whether Christians should engage politically or hold back, alongside examining urgent topics like abortion and gender identity. Crain emphasizes the need for respectful dialogue within the faith community and underscores the importance of advocating for truth amid division. Listeners gain practical advice on navigating faith in a complex political landscape, while fostering hope in challenging times.
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ANECDOTE

Natasha's Viral Cultural Insight

  • Natasha Crain began writing about cultural hostility to Christians in 2020 after a viral blog article.
  • She shared stories of Christians losing family, friends, and jobs due to cultural opposition to biblical values.
INSIGHT

When Culture Hates Christians

  • Culture hates Christians when they hold contrarian values and seek to influence society.
  • It doesn't hate charity acts but resents biblical stands on abortion, gender, and sexuality.
INSIGHT

Culture Targets Conservative Christians

  • Many self-identified Christians hold values against biblical teaching, so culture doesn't hate them.
  • Culture primarily resents conservative Christians holding biblical authority on issues like abortion.
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