The Russell Moore Show

Russell Moore welcomes Tom Holland, award-winning biographer, historian, and author of Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World. They discuss the lasting impact of Ancient Rome on American government, philosophy, and gender. The conversation also covers the relationship between Ancient Rome and Christianity, reading Revelation with Roman context, and the influence of social media. A powerful discussion on how history informs our present lives.

This podcast addresses a range of complex questions including parenting, adoption, and sexuality. They explore topics such as navigating relationships with adult children who have different theological beliefs, helping adoptees heal from trauma, homeschooling choices, and trusting God's goodness in difficult circumstances. They also discuss finding welcoming churches for children with neurodivergence and emphasize the importance of understanding God's love and finding support in challenging situations.

Russell Moore and Jen Wilkin discuss the value and compensation of women's ministry leaders, the challenges and benefits of single-gender ministries, and the importance of encouraging biblical and theological literacy in the local church.

David Brooks discusses the art of seeing others deeply and being deeply seen, the transformative nature of love and marriage, understanding trauma and personal agency, introspection vs. public expression, navigating political divisions and preserving relationships, and the perception of anti-Semitism.

Russell Moore and Ashley Hales discuss their favorite books of 2023, including winners of Christianity Today's book awards. They explore diverse genres, reflect on reading's impact amidst political movements, and emphasize storytelling's power. They also discuss a graphic novel adaptation of Watership Down, delve into questions of identity and spirituality, explore the concept of increased secularization, and compare two books on embracing change and community. They express gratitude and excitement for discussing books in the upcoming year.

Author and Chief of Leadership Formation, Kara Powell, joins Russell Moore to discuss building trust with Generation Z. They explore research on Gen Z's relationship to faith and church, the challenges of regaining trust, and opportunities for church leaders to come alongside young people. They highlight TENx10, which aims to help faith matter more to 10 million young people over the next 10 years. They emphasize the importance of everyday acts of listening and empathizing to rebuild trust with Gen Z.

When journalist Tim Alberta attended his father’s funeral, he expected people to speak words of comfort. What he didn’t expect was a confrontation. And yet, just a short walk away from the casket, someone approached a grieving Alberta to critique his writing on Trumpism.On a new episode of The Russell Moore Show, Moore welcomes Alberta, a writer for The Atlantic and the author of The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism to discuss how American culture has reached the point where people feel compelled to argue politics at all times. Alberta and Moore talk about the ways that politics have invaded the church in recent years. He and Moore talk about what fear has done to the state of evangelicalism, the rise of secularism, and the differences in conversations between white and multiethnic congregations. They consider ways that demographics affect political and religious perspectives, how pastors have engaged QAnon, and the variances in generational perspectives on American politics.Tune in for a conversation that sheds light on America’s history and ponders what its future could be.Resources mentioned in this episode include: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta Blinded by Might: Can the Religious Right Save America? by Cal Thomas“ The Religious Right and the Abortion Myth” by Randall Balmer “Russell Moore Wants Us To Be Strange (But Not Crazy)” on the Good Faith podcast The “Against Trump” issue of National Review High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out by Amanda Ripley Do you have a question for Russell Moore? Send it to questions@russellmoore.com.Click here for a trial membership at Christianity Today.“The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity TodayExecutive Producers: Erik Petrik, Russell Moore, and Mike CosperHost: Russell MooreProducer: Ashley HalesAssociate Producers: Abby Perry and McKenzie HillDirector of Operations for CT Media: Matt StevensAudio engineering by Dan PhelpsVideo producer: Abby EganTheme Song: “Dusty Delta Day” by Lennon Hutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast discusses N.T. Wright's new book on Romans 8, exploring topics such as salvation, atonement theories, fear of judgment, covenant faithfulness, and the groaning of creation. They also touch on prayer, women in ministry, and the authenticity of Christianity through the resurrection of Jesus.

In this podcast, Russell Moore and producer Ashley Hales discuss important topics such as the relationship between Christians and culture, injecting beliefs into civic leadership, and maintaining hope in confusing times. They also address questions about news consumption, focusing on identity in Christ, and the role of church leaders in politics and public policy. The podcast explores the significance of expressing concern through actions like changing profile pictures and discusses the reasons behind perpetual panic in the Baptist community. Overall, it offers insightful perspectives on navigating these complex issues.

Social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt joins Russell Moore to discuss the alarming rates of anxiety and depression among children and adolescents. They explore the impact of iPhones and social media on mental health, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on young people, and the shift in parenting towards treating raising children like a project. Despite the challenges, Haidt and Moore propose practical solutions for cultivating good mental health, confidence, and purpose in the next generation.