David Henreckson

David Henreckson, Associate Professor of Theology, joins to delve into James K.A. Smith's *Awaiting the King.* They explore the book's intriguing shift from traditional political theology to contemporary questions of authority and Christian engagement. Henreckson discusses the church's role in shaping societal loves, critiques the First Amendment, and debates the idea of church establishment. He emphasizes the need for a more engaged, historically-informed public theology, while addressing complex notions of pluralism and the church's influence on cultural liturgies.