
Jeff Mikels
Former evangelical pastor and author of 'Evangelical Idolatry: How Pastors Like Me Have Failed the People of God'. He reflects on his 20 years in pastoral ministry and the church's embrace of cultural and political idols.
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May 6, 2025 • 1h 26min
Jeff Mikels: How Pastors Like Me Have Failed the People of God
Jeff Mikels, a former evangelical pastor and author of 'Evangelical Idolatry,' shares profound reflections from his two decades in ministry. He candidly discusses the church's troubling embrace of cultural and political idols, admitting his own complicity in this trend. Mikels calls for a reformation of faith among pastors and parishioners, emphasizing the need to prioritize allegiance to Christ over societal pressures. His insights challenge the narrow interpretations of the gospel, advocating for a more comprehensive understanding of faith that embraces love and social justice.

Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 7min
Evangelical Idolatry w/Pastor Jeff Mikels
Jeff Mikels, a pastor with over twenty years of experience, dives into the infiltration of political idols within evangelicalism. He shares his personal journey confronting division in the church, especially during the Trump presidency. Mikels discusses the dangers of conflating faith with conservative politics, addressing the misconception of America as a Christian nation and the harmful beliefs surrounding wealth as divine favor. Emphasizing a return to gospel-centered unity, he encourages thoughtful Christian activism that embodies core values of compassion.