Ep 4: Should Christians care about politics?

In this podcast Stefanie explores the role of Christians and politics. It’s an election year and there are so many thoughts around Christians, are they Christian nationalists and if and how they should be involved.  She delves into the biblical foundations of government and the responsibilities of leaders and citizens. Stefanie covers various aspects, including what the Bible says, the establishment of national government, delegation of authority, the role of wealth in leadership, examples of flawed leaders in scripture, submission to governing authorities, the ultimate kingdom of God, caring for the whole and serving others, the church's role and responsibility, using broken leaders for God's purpose, being informed and voting biblically, the Christian background of the United States, and the call to serve and speak up.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Christians and what even is Christian Nationalism? 02:10 Establishment of National Government in Exodus 18 06:20 Delegation of Authority in Government 10:08 The Role of Wealth in Leadership 11:37 Examples of Flawed Leaders in Scripture 21:16 Submission to Governing Authorities 25:30 The Government on Jesus' Shoulders 27:25 The Ultimate Kingdom of God 29:03 Caring for the Whole and Serving Others 33:12 The Church's Role and Responsibility 36:03 Using Broken Leaders for God's Purpose 40:52 Being Informed and Voting Biblically 45:51 Seeking God and His Guidance 48:49 The Christian Background of the United States 49:47 The Call to Serve and Speak Up    👉Interested in being a podcast guest? Fill out this form! https://form.jotform.com/240364003726145 🔔Join our community of dreamers and doers! Subscribe to Live Your Life Out Loud Coaching for empowering guidance: https://www.youtube.com/@liveyourlifeoutloudcoaching?sub_confirmation=1 🔗Important Links To Follow: 👉Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/wellnesswithstef ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: 👉Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77Lm1dQtbg4cARkuxVgiKp 👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-your-life-out-loud/id1730376891 ✅ Stay Connected With Us. 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswithstef/ 👉Instagram (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/liveyourlifeoutloudpodcast/%E2%81%A0/ 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.s.thayer 👉Facebook (Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555995286516&mibextid=ZbWKwL 👉Website: https://www.wellnesswithstef.com/ ✅For Business Inquiries: [email protected]  Tags for this episode: Christianity, Politics, Christian Nationalism, Christian nationalist, Biblical Foundations, Government, biblical leadership, Christian leaders, Christian politics, Leadership, Citizenship, Biblical Principles, Justice, Righteousness, Voting, United States, Church, Faith, republican, democrat, conservative, liberals