CrossPolitic Show

Pastor James Baird joins The Waterboy to present the ultimate biblical case for why government must promote Christianity as the only true religion. Drawing from his new book "King of Kings: A Reformed Guide to Christian Government," Pastor Baird relays how 2020 woke him up to the urgent need for Christians to develop a robust political theology rooted in Scripture and the Reformed tradition. Purch...

What happens when fathers abdicate their God-given authority and leave a generation of women voting for communist mayors while men struggle to lead in a culture that strips them of power at every turn? Get tickets to be part of next year's FLF conference, Holy Wars! https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference

What would you do if the government kicked down your door, threw you in solitary confinement for 900 days without trial, and labeled you a domestic terrorist for standing up for what you believe? Join Gabe Rench with January 6th political prisoner Jake Lang as they uncover the reality of what really happened that day and why Jake believes every American man has a biblical duty to resist tyrannical...

This comes from a collection of short talks recorded during the FLF 2025 Conference

Collection of short talks recorded during the FLF 2025 Conference

What happens when Christian leaders refuse to police their own ranks while building coalitions with people who celebrate false gods and compromise biblical truth for political victory? Join Gabe and Toby alongside special guests Jeff Durbin, J.R. Haas, and Bradley Pierce as they wrestle with the "no enemies on the right" mentality and why Christians must learn to build faithful coalitions without...

What happens when a British pastor moves to Texas and discovers the explosive growth potential of church planting in the second-largest state in America where Christians have grown comfortable and unmotivated? If you're a pastor, click this link to get connected to more CREC churches: https://pastorcv.com/home LAST CHANCE to sign up for the Fight Laugh Feast 2025 Conference (October 16-18, Nashvil...

On this episode of Crosspolitic, we expose how weaponized empathy and the sin of partiality are destroying both biblical justice and the America First movement, turning Christians into useful idiots for cultural Marxists who want us angry, divided, and playing their game instead of demanding the biblical distinctions that actually solve problems. Fight Laugh Feast 2025 Conference (October 16-18, N...

This episode of Crosspolitic serves as a heartfelt tribute to the late Voddie Baucham and a coverage of his profound impact on Reformed Christianity. Featuring clips of his powerful preaching on brokenness, cultural apologetics, education, and his warnings about social justice issues that divided evangelicalism, it just goes to show how much of a difference one truly steadfast and Godly man can ac...

Chris Skates shares the incredible true story of his fearless revenue agent grandfather who spent 15 years hunting down dangerous moonshiners in 1940s Georgia, as told in his new book 'Moonshine Over Georgia. Find his book Moonshine Over Georgia here! https://www.amazon.com/Moonshine-Over-Georgia-Actual-Events/dp/B0C2RW1SHJ Fight Laugh Feast 2025 Conference (October 16-18, Nashville) - Register HE...

  In this episode of Cross Politic, Pastor David Reece joins to explore the biblical foundation for buying businesses, starting with the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 where Jesus commands us to multiply what we've been given rather than bury it in the ground. This discussion revolves around how Christian men have a duty to take calculated risks, grow capital, and expand God's kingdom t...

In this special CrossPolitic episode, Gabe welcomes Canon Press co-owners Aaron Rench and Nate Wilson to discuss their bold $10 million offer to purchase Christianity Today magazine. The conversation explores the strategic thinking behind major ministry moves, contrasting the "cruise ship vs. battleship" mentality that plagues many Christian organizations. Aaron and Nate discuss their vision to re...

In honor of Voddie's passing, Crosspolitic wanted to share a talk he gave at our 2021 conference. We hope it blesses you the way it blessed us. Shows continuing tomorrow. Fight Laugh Feast 2025 Conference (October 16-18, Nashville) - Register here: https://flfnetwork.com

Toby and Gabe remember beloved brother in Christ Voddie Baucham, who passed away at age 56. The conversation transitions into examining the dangerous inconsistencies plaguing American discourse, using Voddie's own words about liberals weaponizing terms like "freedom" while supporting abortion. Through it all, it's clear to see that what Voddie boldly taught in his life again and again will continu...

In this episode of Crosspolitic, the guys reflect on the unprecedented memorial service for Charlie Kirk, which drew over 50,000 attendees in person and over 100 million livestream viewers. They explore how this moment represents the end of "negative world" Christianity and the beginning of a new era of Christian nationalism, where political leaders are openly declaring Christ as King. Its importa...

In this episode of CrossPolitic, Gabe welcomes Larry Taunton, author and columnist with bylines in USA Today, The Atlantic, Spectator, CNN and beyond, to discuss the critical battle over education in America. Known for debating leading atheists and Muslims including Christopher Hitchens, Taunton brings his sharp analysis and hard-won perspective on faith, culture, and politics to examine why homes...

In this episode of CrossPolitic, Gabe and Toby address the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and deliver a wake-up call to the American church. They argue that the church has catastrophically failed in its duty as shepherds, receiving an "F minus" grade for allowing wolves to infiltrate education systems while pastors refuse to warn their congregations about the dangers of public schools. They...

Charlie Kirk was a faithful Christian father and husband who was gunned down while speaking on a college campus. Joined by Pastor Doug Wilson and Lennox Kalifungwa, Knox and Toby talk through the massive implications of this devastating attack. The discussion explores how this tragic event represents a watershed moment in American history, with Pastor Wilson drawing parallels to the turbulent 1960...

In this episode of CrossPolitic, Toby and Gabe tackle Tucker Carlson's criticism of Bibi Netanyahu's response to Kirk's death, while emphasizing the importance of critical thinking over reactionary blame games. The discussion takes a deep dive into the dangers of falling into leftist thinking patterns - whether blaming "the Jews" for everything or failing to make careful distinctions between diffe...

In this episode of Crosspolitic, Pastor Toby and The Chocolate Knox interview David Bahnsen, founder and chief investment officer of the Bahnsen Group (managing $8.1 billion), about his upcoming talk at the Fight Laugh Feast conference on "Making America Competitive Again: Why Education is Ground Zero for Markets." The conversation explores Bahnsen's fascinating journey from managing Christian ban...

In this episode of Crosspolitic Toby, Knox, and Gabe dive into a recent Institute for Family Studies report documenting America's "sex recession" - revealing that young adults aged 18-29 are having significantly less sex than previous generations, with sexlessness doubling since 2010. While initially seeming positive (less unmarried sex), it only takes exploring the deeper cultural implications to...

In this episode of Cross Politic, Gabe and Toby return from their trip to Israel with the Herzl Institute, sharing four key takeaways that every Christian should consider about modern Israel. Pastor Toby provides a comprehensive historical overview from 70 AD to present day, explaining how Jews maintained a continuous presence in the land through centuries of foreign rule. This episode challenges...