Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Wolfe vs. Gordon: A Critical Conversation On Christian Nationalism

In today’s episode, Rev. Gordon invites Stephen Wolfe to the show. Stephen is the author of the controversial and often criticized book, The Case For Christian Nationalism. He has gained a substantial following on social media for his frank and sometimes harsh statements, and has received criticism for his opinions by many in the Reformed community. Stephen’s name was mentioned during the AGR interview with Doug Wilson and Jared Longshore and this interview is Stephen and Chris’s opportunity to clear the air and attempt to gain a mutual understanding of each other’s viewpoints. The discussion covers kinism, race, and Stephen's view of what a Christian nation should look like, and the role the civil magistrate should play in it. They talk about the difference between being earthly-minded and heavenly-minded and how Christians are to balance the two as we sojourn through the wilderness. Don’t miss this important conversation that works toward open communication and the glorification of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Chapters 00:00 - Intro to Stephen Wolfe 01:00 - Wolfe’s Journey 03:00 - Reaction To The Doug Wilson Debate 04:25 - “Concern” with Wolfe’s Book 05:50 - How Is “Nationalist” Christian? 09:13 - Wolfe’s Definition Of Christian Nationalism 10:30 - What About Paul Miller’s Definition? 12:00 - David VanDrunen Perspective 15:21 - The Christian Family Connection 16:20 - A Christian Nation 19:38 - Blood & Soil Nationalism 18:20 - The Christian Nationalist Shift 21:05 - The Concept Of Blood & Soil 23:50 - God Called Abraham Out Of His Land 25:42 - The Generational Bind 27:32 - Defining Heavenly Minded 30:00 - Is Suffering Good? 32:00 - Exiled 34:50 - The New Testament Paradigm 37:40 - Common Grace & Society 43:00 - Kuyper & Political Theory 47:10 - Mixed Syllogism 50:40 - The Natural Knowledge Of God 55:00 - Principle Or Prudence 59:00 - The Government’s Role 1:02:00 - The American Project 1:04:00 - Old School Laws 1:06:00 - The Race Trigger 1:08:00 - What Do You Do With Atheists? 1:10:00 - Which Church Gets Promoted? 1:12:00 - Creating A Christian Culture 1:15:00 - Enforced Religion & Nominalism 1:17:00 - Founding Fathers 1:18:50 - Bibles In Schools 1:20:00 - Liberal Oppression? 1:23:00 - What Is Good? 1:26:30 - Rugged Masculinity 1:27:30 - Nations & Blood Relations 1:30:45 - Ethic Unity vs. Racial Purity 1:34:00 - Nation States 1:36:00 - Kinism 1:41:00 - We Are One In Jesus Christ 1:44:00 - We Are The Weird Ones 1:46:00 - Equally Yoked 1:49:00 - Christ Has Torn Down The Walls 1:52:25 - Is Change Good? 1:55:00 - Two Kingdoms 1:57:20 - The Antioch Declaration 2:02:10 - The Nazi Worry 2:04:15 - James White’s Response 2:05:10 - What Are We Actually Doing? 2:06:00 - The Underdog Struggle 2:07:45 - Twitter Issues 2:10:20 - The Kingdom Of God 2:12:00 - Kingdom Confusion 2:14:42 - Grace Swallows Up Nature 2:17:00 - Wolfe On Political Power 2:20:00 - Be Of Good Cheer 2:21:00 - Jesus & Politics 2:22:00 - What Really Matters #reformed-theology #covenant-theology #catechism #world-view #culture #christian-nationalism #the-gospel #preaching #Christ #patriotism #ethnocentrism #kinism #R2K #Kuyper #political-theory #Pufendorf #transsubstantiation #nominalism #Jefferson #Madison #Hitler #Johann-Herder #Aristotle #Paul-Miller

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