Kaitlyn Schiess

Kaitlyn Schiess, author of "The Ballot and the Bible" and a theology student at Duke Divinity School, dives deep into Romans 13, exploring the nuanced command for Christians to submit to governing authorities. She discusses various interpretations of this passage, the historical context, and the implications of civil disobedience. Schiess highlights the balance between obedience to earthly powers and the ultimate authority of Christ while encouraging thoughtful engagement with politics informed by faith.

Kaitlyn Schiess, an expert on the intersection of faith and politics, joins the discussion to challenge how Christians engage with political issues. She argues that scrolling social media or binge-watching political news is not true engagement. Instead, she advocates for knowing your neighbors and participating in local politics. They explore the overload of information affecting critical thinking and the need for discerning trustworthy voices within Christian media. Kaitlyn emphasizes building relationships over social outrage as a means for genuine advocacy.