Veterans of Culture Wars

Zach and Dave analyze the October newsletter sent out by Dr. James Dobson, one of the most prominent members of the Religious Right and founder of Focus on the Family who is supporting Donald Trump for president again.  We also talk about other Evangelicals supporting the Donald and preach a mini sermon about Christianity and political power. Mentioned on the show: Alissa Wilkinson on the Columbine tragedy:  https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/4/20/15369442/columbine-anniversary-cassie-bernall-rachel-scott-martyrdom Dare to Discipline by Dr. James Dobson Preparing for Adolescence by Dr. James Dobson Purchase a vinyl copy of Zach Malm's Christmas album "The Darkest Night of the Year" by going here:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-time-of-year Read Dave's occasional blogging at:  www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com. Twitter: Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Email: vocwpod@gmail.com Podcast music by Zach Malm Logo by Zach Malm

Zach and Dave discuss Donald John Trump's relationship with Evangelicals via a letter supporting his re-election written by Dr. Wayne Grudem on Townhall.com.  Note: This is not the recent letter that Grudem wrote responding to former Pastor John Piper's thoughts on the election as we recorded this episode before Grudem wrote his most recent piece.  Here is the Piper article which was written after we recorded this episode:  https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/policies-persons-and-paths-to-ruin Mentioned on the show: Article, featuring a survey, on Evangelicals and morality in public leaders.  https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2016/10/19/has-trump-caused-white-evangelicals-to-change-their-tune-on-morality/ Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood by John Piper and Wayne Grudem (Dave made an error on the show calling this book "Rediscovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood".) Purchase a vinyl copy of Zach Malm's Christmas album "The Darkest Night of the Year" by going here:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-time-of-year Read Dave's occasional blogging at:  www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com. Twitter: Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Email: vocwpod@gmail.com Podcast music by Zach Malm Logo by Zach Malm

Zach and Dave share their testimonies related to their experiences in Evangelical Christianity.   Purchase a vinyl copy of Zach Malm's Christmas album "The Darkest Night of the Year" by going here:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-time-of-year Read Dave's occasional blogging at:  www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com. Twitter: Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Email: vocwpod@gmail.com Podcast music by Zach Malm Logo by Zach Malm

Zach and Dave discuss the definition of Evangelicalism in the inaugural episode of the Evangelical explainer podcast.  They also discuss their experiences with Halloween related to the faith growing up. -Mentioned on the show:   Jonathan Merritt's "The Atlantic Article from December 7, 2015 entitled "Defining Evangelical":  https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/12/evangelical-christian/418236/ "The Myth of Certainty:  The Reflective Christian and the Risk of Commitment" by Daniel Taylor.  Order a copy here:  https://www.ivpress.com/the-myth-of-certainty -Purchase a vinyl copy of Zach Malm's Christmas album "The Darkest Night of the Year" by going here:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-time-of-year -Read Dave's occasional blogging at:  www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com. Twitter: Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Email: vocwpod@gmail.com Podcast music by Zach Malm Special Thanks to Paul Swearengin with "The Non-Partisan Evangelical" Podcast.  Look for Zach and Dave's interview on his show soon in the feed.