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In this week's episode of Christianly, Brad Andrews continues in Part 3 of the series "Should Christians Be Political?" by answering seven questions submitted about Christian political engagement. And in his answers, we explore biblical principles of prudence, political responsibility, religious liberty, and the church's mission in an increasingly divided culture. Whether you're preparing for the...

In this week's episode of Christianly, Brad Andrews tackles one of the most urgent and avoided questions in the contemporary church: Should Christians be political? In part 1 of this series, he first answers that question by talking about how the gospel has a distinct political dimension - but not in the way that most think of politics. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and thinkers like C.S...

In this week's episode of Christianly, we examine three stories that expose the deeper battles shaping our cultural moment. First, New York lawmakers seek to replace "mother" and "father" with terms like "gestating parent" and "non-gestating parent," raising questions about language, truth, and who gets to define reality. Then we turn to Major League Baseball, where San Francisco Giants pitchers q...

 In this week's episode of Christianly, we examine YouTube influencer Jesse Ridgway's public announcement that he and his wife aborted their son after a Down syndrome diagnosis. We unpack the disturbing logic behind the decision, the attempt to frame the abortion as an act of “compassion,” and the broader cultural assumptions that increasingly treat disability and suffering as reasons to eliminate...

In this week's episode of Christianly, Brad Andrews tackles one of the most urgent and avoided questions in the contemporary church: Should Christians be political? In part 1 of this series, he first answers that question by talking about how the gospel has a distinct political dimension - but not in the way that most think of politics. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and thinkers like C.S...

In this week’s episode of Christianly, we examine how sports, medicine, and entertainment are all becoming battlegrounds in a larger war over reality itself. First, we look at the recent Washington Nationals controversy and the growing hostility toward openly Christian athletes, like their own Trevor Williams, in professional sports. Then we take a deep dive into the important May 2026 DOJ settlem...

In this week's episode of Christianly, we examine three revealing signs of a culture trying desperately to preserve life, secure meaning, and manage truth - all while resisting submission to God. First, we explore Techbro Bryan Johnson’s recent experiment with prayer and what happens when spiritual practices are reduced to wellness techniques detached from communion with the Creator. Then, in our...

In this week's episode of Christianly, we examine three cultural flashpoints that reveal deeper fractures beneath the surface of our society. First, we explore the growing divide between men and women and ask whether the widening gender gap is merely a social trend - or evidence of a deeper confusion about what men and women are for. Then we take a deep dive into Britain’s new definition of “anti-...

In this week’s episode of Christianly, we confront three signs of a culture that is rapidly losing its grip on moral reality. First, we examine the newly released federal report on anti-Christian bias and ask whether America is moving beyond disagreement with Christianity toward outright punishment for public faithfulness. Then we turn to the explosive congressional exchange between Representative...

In this week’s episode of Christianly, we take a hard look at the rising world of gay surrogacy and what it reveals about the soul of our culture. In particular, we look at what began as a viral video of a baby crying for “mama” that opened into something far deeper: a system that separates children from their origins, commodifies women’s bodies, and reframes parenthood as a product to be acquired...

In this week’s edition of Christianly, we look at the recent story of NBA player Jaden Ivey, who was released from the Chicago Bulls after expressing biblical convictions about what he believes the Scripture teaches about sexuality. We explore this cultural touchpoint through three lenses: what was positive in the aftermath of Ivey’s release, a deep analysis of those who spoke out against Ivey, an...

In this week’s edition of Christianly, we look at the recent story of NBA player Jaden Ivey, who was released from the Chicago Bulls after expressing biblical convictions about what he believes the Scripture teaches about sexuality. We explore this cultural touchpoint through three lenses: what was positive in the aftermath of Ivey’s release, a deep analysis of those who spoke out against Ivey, an...

In this episode of Christianly, we examine the recent Pride Night for the Nashville Predators and what it reveals about sports arenas as stages for worship and how silence from Christian sports owners speaks louder than words. We then turn to Finland, where long-time Finnish Parliament member Päivi Räsänen was criminally convicted for expressing biblical convictions, alongside growing concerns in...

In this episode of Christianly, we examine what sits underneath New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosting a public Islamic iftar at City Hall and what it reveals about public religion and the importance of symbols in the civic imagination. We then turn to a viral clip from The Holy Post Podcast and ask whether affirming the Nicene and Apostles’ Creeds is being used as a substitute for real obedie...

In this episode of Christianly, we examine a revealing moment where Joe Rogan is asked point-blank if he’s a Christian and unpack how modern culture reframes Jesus as useful rather than Lord. Then we turn to a recent article from David French that elevates civility over conviction, asking what happens when “niceness” becomes the new standard of faithfulness. Finally, we contrast two competing visi...

In this episode of Christianly, we look at Canada crossing the sobering threshold of 100,000 deaths under MAID and ask what it reveals about a culture that redefines dignity, autonomy, and suffering. Then we turn to legacy media and recent examples from sports celebrations and high-profile obituaries that expose how news increasingly functions as moral framing rather than neutral reporting. Finall...

In this episode of Christianly, we examine Texas State Representative James Talarico and his claim that the “religious right” hijacked Christianity by focusing on issues like abortion and same-sex marriage by revisiting Matthew 25 and asking the real question: Will we be judged by generic compassion or by what we did with Christ? Next, we turn to a shocking proposal by Minnesota State Representati...

In this episode of Christianly, we examine Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s appeal to “love your neighbor” by defending policies that contradict God’s creational design. Next, we turn to the growing epidemic of voluntary childlessness after popular novelist Lionel Shriver called her decision not to have children “selfish." Finally, we consider the Olympics as a parable of our age - from gender con...

In this episode of Christianly, we look at recent media attacks on evangelical Christians and the cultural pressure to apologize for biblical conviction. Our "deep dive" this week features the Fox Varian detransitioner lawsuit that she recently won and exposes the ideology hidden deep in the transgender medical community, where the Hippocratic oath is disregarded. Finally, we examine the opposing...

In this episode of Christianly, we take a clear-eyed look at the growing crisis in Minneapolis and St. Paul, where federal immigration enforcement has erupted into a national flashpoint. We examine the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the storming of a Sunday worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, and the wave of protests and political outrage that followed. More importantly, we ask th...

In this week's episode of Christianly, we reflect on America's 250th anniversary and ask why such a historic milestone has arrived with so little celebration. Has America simply been politically divided, or have we forgotten the story that once held us together? Next, we explore the nation's fading civic identity, consider whether America is truly a creedal nation, and argue that the principles of...