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EPISODE · Oct 11, 2025 · 1H 23M

What do Christian Nationalism, J.D. Greear, and Hindu Idols have in common?

from Code Red with Zach Terry · host Zach Terry

  Guest: Jeff Childers (Coffee & Covid) Host: Pastor Zach Terry   What happens when pastors trade courage for comfort? Attorney and author Jeff Childers joins Pastor Zach Terry for another “Coffee & Covid” edition of Code Red. Together they unpack the collision between Christianity, culture, and politics — and why clarity from the pulpit matters now more than ever.   If you’re tired of watered-down sermons and vague slogans, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.   ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 -- Introduction 0:06 – What Is a “Christian Nationalist”? 1:21 – Coffee & Covid Returns with Jeff Childers 2:45 – JD Greear and the “Gospel Only” Message 4:06 – The Danger of a Half-Gospel 5:27 – “Love Your Neighbor” or Manipulation? 7:16 – Cowardice Behind the Pulpit 8:09 – The World Demands Clarity 9:21 – The Vaccine Mandate and the Gospel 14:44 – The Trails Church Controversy 17:31 – What Real Church Discipline Looks Like 26:30 – The Christian Nationalism Smear 36:00 – LGBTQ+ Issues and Biblical Love 38:00 – Abortion, Grace, and the Cost of Silence 40:00 – The Silence on Christian Persecution 46:00 – Rediscovering Courage in the Church   Support the Mission Code Red is produced by Maximum Life, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping people shape their worldview and daily walk with Christ through clear, biblical teaching.   Donate today: https://zachterry.com/donate Your gift amplifies truth through radio, video, and digital media. Mentioned in This Episode ☕ Coffee & Covid (Jeff Childers): https://www.coffeeandcovid.com J.D. Greear – The Summit Church: https://summitchurch.com Trails Church (TX): https://thetrails.org ✉️ Zach Terry Substack: https://zachterry.substack.com Maximum Life: https://zachterry.com   Stay Connected Subscribe for more bold, Bible-anchored conversations that challenge culture and equip believers.   YouTube: @CodeRedTalk Join the Tribe: https://zachterry.substack.com   Keywords / SEO Tags Christian Nationalism, JD Greear, Jeff Childers, Coffee and Covid, Code Red Talk, Zach Terry, Trails Church, Daniel Cain, SBC, Southern Baptist Convention, Church Discipline, Gospel and Politics, Love Your Neighbor, Vaccine Mandates, Courageous Christianity, Faith and Culture, Biblical Worldview, Maximum Life Radio, Truth Over Trend   Code Red is Produced by Maximum Life Studios  DONATE- https://www.convergepay.com/hosted-payments/?ssl_txn_auth_token=EKHq4QO6SZGVA7Zxk5ER6QAAAXff8OZu#!/payment-method   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maximumlifewithzachterry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zachterry Website http://www.zachterry.org Twitter https://twitter.com/zachterry

Guest: Jeff Childers (Coffee & Covid) Host: Pastor Zach Terry   What happens when pastors trade courage for comfort? Attorney and author Jeff Childers joins Pastor Zach Terry for another “Coffee & Covid” edition of Code Red. Together they unpack the collision between Christianity, culture, and politics — and why clarity from the pulpit matters now more than ever.   If you’re tired of watered-down sermons and vague slogans, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.   ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 -- Introduction 0:06 – What Is a “Christian Nationalist”? 1:21 – Coffee & Covid Returns with Jeff Childers 2:45 – JD Greear and the “Gospel Only” Message 4:06 – The Danger of a Half-Gospel 5:27 – “Love Your Neighbor” or Manipulation? 7:16 – Cowardice Behind the Pulpit 8:09 – The World Demands Clarity 9:21 – The Vaccine Mandate and the Gospel 14:44 – The Trails Church Controversy 17:31 – What Real Church Discipline Looks Like 26:30 – The Christian Nationalism Smear 36:00 – LGBTQ+ Issues and Biblical Love 38:00 – Abortion, Grace, and the Cost of Silence 40:00 – The Silence on Christian Persecution 46:00 – Rediscovering Courage in the Church   Support the Mission Code Red is produced by Maximum Life, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping people shape their worldview and daily walk with Christ through clear, biblical teaching.   Donate today: https://zachterry.com/donate Your gift amplifies truth through radio, video, and digital media. Mentioned in This Episode ☕ Coffee & Covid (Jeff Childers): https://www.coffeeandcovid.com J.D. Greear – The Summit Church: https://summitchurch.com Trails Church (TX): https://thetrails.org ✉️ Zach Terry Substack: https://zachterry.substack.com Maximum Life: https://zachterry.com   Stay Connected Subscribe for more bold, Bible-anchored conversations that challenge culture and equip believers.   YouTube: @CodeRedTalk Join the Tribe: https://zachterry.substack.com   Keywords / SEO Tags Christian Nationalism, JD Greear, Jeff Childers, Coffee and Covid, Code Red Talk, Zach Terry, Trails Church, Daniel Cain, SBC, Southern Baptist Convention, Church Discipline, Gospel and Politics, Love Your Neighbor, Vaccine Mandates, Courageous Christianity, Faith and Culture, Biblical Worldview, Maximum Life Radio, Truth Over Trend   Code Red is Produced by Maximum Life Studios  DONATE- https://www.convergepay.com/hosted-payments/?ssl_txn_auth_token=EKHq4QO6SZGVA7Zxk5ER6QAAAXff8OZu#!/payment-method   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maximumlifewithzachterry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zachterry Website http://www.zachterry.org Twitter https://twitter.com/zachterry

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  Guest: Jeff Childers (Coffee & Covid) Host: Pastor Zach Terry   What happens when pastors trade courage for comfort? Attorney and author Jeff Childers joins Pastor Zach Terry for another “Coffee & Covid” edition of Code Red. Together they unpack...

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