You Don’t Get to Redefine “Christ Is King”

But what happens when even that phrase starts getting labeled, qualified, or treated as suspicious? In this episode, Nick and Pastor Brandon address the recent controversy surrounding comments by Ted Cruz and unpack the deeper issue beneath it: Who gets to define Christian language? This isn’t just about politics. This is about authority. Can truth be abandoned because it’s misused? Should Christians soften their language to avoid association? Are we letting culture—even “friendly” voices—reshape our theology? From Scripture to cultural pressure, from misuse to meaning, this episode confronts a growing problem: 👉 Christians surrendering their words before they’re ever forced to. And it doesn’t stop there. This conversation moves beyond critique and into construction: What should fathers teach their children? How do men lead with clarity instead of hesitation? What does it actually look like to live under Christ’s kingship in the home? Christ is not a private belief. He is a reigning King. And your household will reflect whether you believe that.