Exploring the tension between pledging allegiance to God and country, the podcast delves into biblical principles and challenges conventional political views. Preston Sprinkle discusses living as exiles in modern-day America, urging Christians to prioritize the kingdom of God over national identity. The conversation navigates the complexities of political allegiance and advocates for aligning beliefs with biblical teachings.

Have you noticed this trend? People spend about 90% of their time diagnosing today’s problems and only 10% focusing on (typically weak) solutions. This is true of Christians, too. Why are we more known for what we’re against rather than what we’re for? Today, Keith and Patrick dissect this trend and confess how this podcast has even taken part. They describe the key differences between living for a positive or a negative vision. They discuss the need for stronger Christian leadership and issue a unique challenge to each generation, from Boomers to Zoomers. Plus, what’s the better way: To reform our current institutions or rebuild new ones? Listen now!Have you benefitted personally from Truth Over Tribe or seen it have a positive effect on someone you know? have you used the podcast, book, or blog as a catalyst for conversation on polarizing topics?We want to hear about it!Share your story at choosetruthovertribe.com/story.Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!

Author Tim Alberta discusses how American evangelicals have prioritized political gains over the Gospel, their views on media coverage of Christian scandals, Christian nationalism, and the future of the Church.

Russell Moore discusses challenges in the pro-life movement, post-Christian right, controversy in his life, loss of trust in church, importance of repentance, Christian voice credibility, Christian nationalism in politics, and easy believism. Emphasizes reconnecting with core Christianity, gospel over culture, humility, Holy Spirit dependence, Bible focus, learning from critics, navigating cultural complexities, envisioning a healthier evangelical church.

Exploring incentives in various aspects of life, the podcast discusses how they drive human behavior and decision-making. From the Bible's use of incentives for obedience to real-life examples of incentives in society, the episode highlights both positive and negative effects. It emphasizes God's ultimate incentives of eternal life for those who love Him. The discussion on costly signals and the impact of incentives on behavior provides insight into how incentives shape our choices and actions.

Juli Slattery, president of Authentic Intimacy, discusses the silence and polarity around sexuality, the spiritual aspect of sex, differences between sex inside and outside of marriage, misconceptions surrounding women and men's sexuality, and the impact of purity culture.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Nicholas Kristof, discusses the decline of Christianity's cultural influence, dangers of echo chambers, and impact of economic factors on communities. He emphasizes the importance of respect, civil discourse, and understanding different perspectives. Topics include family and faith's role in success, effects of luck and privilege, disintegration of families, and incentivizing marriage and family structure.

In this conversation, Patrick and Justin Whitmel Earley explore the role of discipleship and healthy spiritual practices in addressing problems and shaping personal and family life. It emphasizes the importance of forming habits to overcome fear and irritability in parenting and highlights the influence of parents' habits on their children. The impact of habits on political campaigns and the need to overcome discouragement in forming habits are also discussed. Patrick and Justin explore the power of communal habits and the role they play in evangelism and shaping culture. They discuss the link between habits and culture, emphasizing the importance of formation over education. The concept of a rule of life is introduced as a practical way for individuals to shape and disciple themselves. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the significance of friendship in the context of loneliness and evangelism.Takeaways- Discipleship is the beginning of the answer to addressing problems and shaping personal and family life.- Parents should prioritize discipleship to Jesus and focus on their own habits as a way to influence their children's spiritual formation.- Fear can lead to controlling behavior in parenting, while love forms us into discipling or shepherding parents.- Forming small habits can lead to significant changes in personal and family life, even amidst the messiness and chaos.- Habits and presence have a greater impact on disrupting cultural moods than arguments and apologetics. Communal habits are essential for evangelism and shaping culture.- Formation through habits is more impactful than education alone.- Embracing a rule of life can help individuals shape and disciple themselves.- Friendship plays a crucial role in combating loneliness and engaging in evangelism.Have you benefitted personally from Truth Over Tribe or seen it have a positive effect on someone you know? have you used the podcast, book, or blog as a catalyst for conversation on polarizing topics?We want to hear about it!Share your story at choosetruthovertribe.com/story.Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!

Patrick and Keith discuss the ongoing debate between evangelicals on engaging politics and culture. They explore the incentives of social media, moving past right vs left frames, and cultivating compassion for all sides. They also delve into the controversy surrounding Christian nationalism and the necessity of critiquing both the right and left in politics. The speakers examine biblical stories and emphasize the importance of truth and finding common ground in political arguments.

Philip Yancey, raised in a toxic, fundamentalist church, deconstructed his faith to rebuild something more authentic. Topics discussed include the concept of grace, deconstructing and reconstructing faith, finding love amidst the AIDS epidemic, the search for God in human longing, challenging friendships, pursuing public justice, and resisting grace.