The American Reformer Podcast

Dr. Hunter Baker joins Josh and Timon to talk about how Christians should engage on political and cultural matters as 21st century America takes a hard leftist turn. Should the winsome approach remain the dominant or exclusive method of Christian cultural engagement? The gang moves on to a wide-ranging substantive discussion of the political prudence of Christian Nationalism and other emerging political movements that question the late 20th century consensus.

To celebrate Independence Day Josh, Ben, and Timon dive into a wide ranging discussion of patriotism, nationalism, America’s political heritage, and more.   How about that?   CT Article:  https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/july-august/how-to-have-patriotism-without-nationalism.html   Kevin Slack piece:  https://thefederalist.com/2023/07/04/the-declaration-of-independence-defends-american-citizenship-not-abstract-ideas/ Michael Lind’s Next American Nation:  https://www.amazon.com/NEXT-AMERICAN-NATION-Nationalism-Revolution/dp/0684825031

Ben Dunson and Josh Abbotoy weigh into recent discussions about what Christians should do about worsening political conditions in Blue States, and how major views on missions and Christian cultural engagement play into the conversation.

he annual meetings of the Southern Baptist Convention and Presbyterian Church in America were held last week. Josh and Ben discuss what took place, focusing on some very encouraging signs of conservative/confessional faithfulness in both denominations, as well as challenges that remain.     Show notes:   On the SBC annual meeting:   https://americanreformer.org/2023/06/breaking-sbc-decisively-approves-law-amendment-restores-male-only-pastorship/    https://americanreformer.org/2023/06/how-many-female-pastors-are-in-the-sbc/    https://americanreformer.org/2023/06/slippery-when-wet/    https://americanreformer.org/2023/04/mr-smith-goes-to-the-convention/      On the PCA general assembly:   https://rfbwcf.substack.com/p/a-plea-for-patience-in-the-pca-1    https://rfbwcf.substack.com/p/report-on-the-pcas-jubilee-assembly    https://irreverentreverend.org/2023/06/17/pca-ga-50-summary-of-20-key-events-highlights/

Chase Davis, formerly a pastor in the Acts 29 network, comes on the show to discuss how his church was recently kicked out of Acts 29. Join us for a dive into the murky, good ol’ boy politics of Big Eva in a post-George Floyd world.   Show Notes: https://americanreformer.org/2023/05/acts-29-and-the-big-sort/?_thumbnail_id=7021   https://fullprooftheology.buzzsprout.com/1249781/12859853-91-the-truth-behind-why-acts-29-removed-our-church   https://fullprooftheology.buzzsprout.com/1249781/12928819-92-about-that-acts-29-call   https://boulderwell.org/

 Timon Cline, American Reformer's assistant editor, joins the pod to discuss the week's news with Josh. While erstwhile conservative icons Ted Cruz and Chick-fil-a disappoint by capitulating to the spirit of the age, legislative progress against transgender excesses continues in Florida banning minor gender-affirming care.

James Lindsay's recent twitter antics spur a conversation about the nature of political coalitions. When to make compromises to broaden the tent, and when to draw a line in the sand? Ben and Josh discuss all this and more.   Show Notes: https://twitter.com/yhazony/status/1661293047856939008

As America's Southern Border faces an unprecedented crisis, Josh and Ben explore how Christians should think about immigration policy, and how the American political tradition and current reality factors into the equation.

A Christian Prince, an Established Church, King Charles’ Impeccable Style, and more.    

Are the fears of some Christians about Christian Nationalism warranted? What even is Christian Nationalism? Is it worthwhile? Josh Abbotoy and Ben Dunson discuss all of this and more.   Show Notes: https://americanreformer.org/?s=Christian+Nationalism https://g3min.org/christian-faithfulness-the-biblical-alternative-to-christian-nationalism/