Reimagining Biblical Politics: Faith, Citizenship, and the Public Square with Michael J. Rhodes

Greg welcomes author and Old Testament scholar Michael J. Rhodes to discuss his book Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters. Rhodes explains why the gospel has inherently public and political implications, and why Christians should see citizenship as part of discipleship rather than separating faith from public life.The conversation explores “outpost politics,” “pilgrim politics,” and engagement with the halls of power, drawing from examples throughout Scripture—including Daniel, Esther, Joseph, Jeremiah, the Hebrew midwives, and the Old Testament prophets. Rhodes also addresses justice, caring for the vulnerable, seeking the flourishing of our communities, and the challenge of remaining faithful to God's Kingdom without turning partisan politics or national identity into an idol.Greg and Rhodes also discuss the complex and controversial subject of Christian nationalism, the danger of confusing God's Kingdom with the American nation or a political party, and what it might look like for Christians to be a faithful “creative minority” in the public square.A thought-provoking conversation about Scripture, citizenship, discipleship, politics, and how Christians can engage public life with biblical integrity without losing sight of the fact that Jesus is Lord and God's Kingdom is our ultimate allegiance.