Disarming Leviathan - Missionaries to Christian Nationalists

An Evangelical Guide to Christian Nationalism - Crossover Episode

Nov 13, 2025
Join Caleb Campbell, a lead pastor, alongside experts Paul D. Miller, David Koyzis, and Michael W. Austin as they dissect the complexities of Christian nationalism. They clarify how this movement diverges from genuine patriotism and poses threats to the church's mission. The discussion includes insights on identity fusion, the Seven Mountain Mandate, and the significance of natural law in governance. Listeners gain a practical blueprint for engaging politically while prioritizing love and humility in their faith.
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Nation As Idolatry

  • Nationalism elevates the nation into a godlike object, making everything else serve it.
  • David Koyzis warns this idolatry distorts human life and political priorities.
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Government Is The Defining Mark

  • Christian nationalism insists the government should preserve a Christian identity for the nation.
  • Paul D. Miller emphasizes the government's role distinguishes it from mere observation that America is Christian-influenced.
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Identity Fusion Distorts Faith

  • American Christian nationalism fuses national and Christian identity so citizenship can shape faith.
  • Michael W. Austin calls this syncretism and says theological identity should come before national identity.
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