The Pete Quiñones Show Episode 1232: What is America, and Who is it? w/ Joel Webbon
Jun 26, 2025
Join Joel Webbon, President of Right Response Ministries and Senior Pastor of Covenant Bible Church, as he explores the essence of America and its evolving identity. He discusses the Christian roots of American values, emphasizing the influence of the founders against tyranny. Webbon also analyzes current cultural issues, from immigration complexities in Texas to libertarian impacts on society. He foresees two potential futures for America: a unifying leader or increasing fragmentation. Engaging and thought-provoking, this conversation challenges listeners to reflect on their own understanding of citizenship.
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America's Christian Founding Context
- America was originally a distinctly Christian country combating religious totalitarianism, not classical liberalism.
- The founders paved the way for liberalism unintentionally by protecting against their era's main enemy, religious tyranny.
Prosperity Breeds Forgetfulness
- Prosperity can cause a culture to forget spiritual warfare and values that foster success.
- Historical faithfulness birthed blessing, which can be devoured by prosperity leading to decline.
Ban Predatory Usury Practices
- Usury exploits the poor and weak, requiring bans on predatory lending and extreme interest rates.
- Moderate Christian nationalism opposes mistreatment, advocating to ban sins turned crimes without targeting ethnic groups.