"The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism" w/Tim Alberta

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] into an enlightening conversation with Tim Alberta, renowned journalist and author of "The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory, American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism," on this week's Faithful Politics Podcast. Hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Bertram engage with Alberta in a thought-provoking discussion about the intersection of faith, politics, and evangelicalism in contemporary America.In this episode, Alberta shares his personal journey, shedding light on the complexities and challenges within the American evangelical community. From the impact of political figures like Donald Trump to the role of the church during COVID-19, Alberta offers a nuanced perspective on how politics and faith intertwine and sometimes clash in today's society.Discover insights into:The evolution of evangelical Christians' pursuit of power in American politics.The internal struggles and external perceptions of the evangelical church.Alberta's experiences and interviews that shaped his views and his book.Tune in for an episode that's not just informative but also a mirror to the current state of American evangelicalism. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the podcast, this episode with Tim Alberta promises to be a compelling addition to your podcast library.Buy the book: https://a.co/d/bNPR3iZGuest Bio:Tim Alberta is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and staff writer for The Atlantic magazine. He formerly served as chief political correspondent for POLITICO. In 2019, he published the critically acclaimed book, "American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump" and co-moderated the year's final Democratic presidential debate aired by PBS Newshour.Hailing from Brighton, Michigan, Tim attended Schoolcraft College and later Michigan State University, where his plans to become a baseball writer were changed by a stint covering the legislature in Lansing. He went on to spend more than a decade in Washington, reporting for publications including the Wall Street Journal, The Hotline, National Journal and National Review. Having covered the biggest stories in national politics—the battles over health care and immigration on Capitol Hill; the election and presidency of Donald Trump; the ideological warfare between and within the two parties—Tim was eager for a new challenge.Keywords: Tim Alberta, American Evangelicals, Faith and Politics, Donald Trump, COVID-19 Church Response, Evangelicalism in America, Political Podcast, Faithful Politics Podcast. Support Sarah Stankorb’s work and preorder Damned If She Does: Why Women Quit Church and What It Means for the Future of Religion, Releases September 15, 2026.  Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/112456/9798889837091Website: https://www.sarahstankorb.com/Support the showKeep the conversation going.Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, suggest a future guest, or connect with us directly?Visit our website:faithfulpoliticspodcast.comBrowse our bookstore, featuring books from many of our guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstoreSupport the show and help us keep these conversations going:patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPoliticsSubscribe for behind-the-scenes content, reflections, and updates:faithfulpolitics.substack.comContact the hosts:Josh Burtram, Faithful Host: [email protected] Wright, Political Host: [email protected] Faithful Politics:Instagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast