Disarming Leviathan Podcast

Pastor Steve Bezner joins us to discuss how American culture has influenced the American Church's view of Jesus. We explore some of the distorted views of Jesus, including 'Christian Nationalist Jesus.' He also gives some coaching on how we can invite people back to a robust, biblical view of Jesus. Preorder Steven’s book, Your Jesus is Too American today! About Steve Bezner Steve Bezner (PhD, Bay...

Dr. Katharine Hayhoe shares her experience as a climate scientist and gives some practical coaching on how we can cultivate healthy conversations with friends and family with whom we fundamentally disagree. About Katharine Katharine Hayhoe is a climate scientist and chief scientist for The Nature Conservancy. She is also the Endowed Professor in Public Policy and Public Law and Paul W. Horn Distin...

Bible scholar Dr. Timothy Gombis joins Caleb for an exploration of the themes of power and government in the New Testament and how they can shape our understanding of American Christian Nationalism. Caleb shares a few pieces from his Christian Nationalist Bible collection. About Timothy Gombis Timothy G. Gombis (PhD, University of St. Andrews, Scotland) is professor of New Testament at Grand Rapid...

In today's episode of Disarming Leviathan , I am joined by Dr. Samuel Perry. We explore what Christian Nationalism is, the various forms of it, and why so many evangelicals are drawn to it. About Sam An award-winning scholar and teacher, Dr. Perry is among the nation's leading experts on conservative Christianity and American politics, race, families, and sexual behavior. He has been recognized as...

Caleb joins Dr. Jemar Tisby for a joint podcast that explores the history of American Christian Nationalism and the church and ways that we can engage those who are imbibing this harmful ideology. About Jemar Tisby Jemar Tisby (BA, University of Notre Dame; MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) s the New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and the award-winning How to Fight Rac...

In today's episode of Disarming Leviathan , I am joined by my friend, Elizabeth Neumann. Elizabeth is a former Homeland Security official who served under both the Bush and Trump administrations at the Department of Homeland Security. We discuss her book, Kingdoms of Rage , and her unique perspective on radicalization, drawn from her extensive experience in Homeland Security. Elizabeth provides va...

In today's episode of Disarming Leviathan , I am thrilled to be joined by my friend Sean McGever. Sean holds a PhD from the University of Aberdeen and serves as the Area Director of Young Life in Phoenix, Arizona. Additionally, he is an adjunct faculty member at Grand Canyon University and an accomplished author. We delve into his latest book, Ownership: The Evangelical Legacy of Slavery and Edwar...

In today's episode of the Disarming Leviathan Podcast, we are honored to be joined by Reverend Dr. Gary Mason, a distinguished Methodist minister. Dr. Mason holds a PhD from the University of Ulster's School of College and has been awarded an honorary doctorate in Divinity from Florida Southern College for his remarkable contributions to peacebuilding in Ireland. With an ongoing ministry in Belfas...

Cherie Harder joins us for a discussion on how Christians can form a healthy view of engagement in politics and government. About Cherie Harder Cherie Harder serves as President of the Trinity Forum. Prior to joining the Trinity Forum in 2008, Ms. Harder served in the White House as Special Assistant to the President and Director of Policy and Projects for First Lady Laura Bush. Earlier in her car...

Dr. Joel Lawrence gives us a broader understanding of how scripture’s teaching on the Kingdom of God can shape modern political engagement. Learn more about our ministry at DisarmingLeviathan.com Learn […] The post American Politics and the Kingdom of God w/ Joel Lawrence first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.substack.com/s...

Curtis Chang explores how anxiety and rage can often influence our understanding of politics and provides thoughtful coaching on how we can pursue healthy methods of political engagement. More about […] The post Cultivating Healthy Methods of Political Engagement w/ Curtis Chang first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.substack.com/...

Terry Wildman joins the pod to discuss the history of American Christian Nationalism in America. Learn more at DisarmingLeviathan.com About Terry Wildman Terry M. Wildman (Ojibwe and Yaqui) is the […] The post Christian Nationalism and Native Americans w/ Terry Wildman first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.substack.com/subscribe

Napp Nazworth shares why he left his 8-year career as a journalist due to political polarization in the organization he worked for and explores ways that we can engage in […] The post Extremism, Polarization, and Mending our Divisions w/ Napp Nazworth first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.substack.com/subscribe

Pastor Jason Fischer joins the pod to turn the tables and interview Caleb on his understanding of American Christan Nationalism. For more information on our ministry, visit DisarmingLeviathan.com About Caleb […] The post Understanding American Christian Nationalism Pt. 2 w/ Special Guest first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.subs...

Pastor Jason Fischer joins the pod to turn the tables and interview Caleb on his understanding of American Christan Nationalism. For more information on our ministry, visit DisarmingLeviathan.com About Caleb […] The post Understanding American Christian Nationalism Pt. 1 w/ Special Guest first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.subs...

Scott M. Coley joins us to discuss how political actors and religious power brokers utilize propaganda to influence people, shape expectations, and normalize ideologies and behaviors. He also shares some […] The post Christian Nationalism and Religious Propaganda w/ Scott Coley first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.substack.com/s...

Dr. Miranda Zapor Cruz joins us to discuss the varied ways Christians have engaged in politics throughout history and how we can learn from their example as we seek to […] The post Faithful (and Unfaithful) Ways of Engaging American Politics w/ Miranda Zapor Cruz first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Brian Kaylor joins us to explore how progressive and mainline churches have promoted American Christian Nationalism over the last century. Learn more about our ministry at DisarmingLeviathan.com About Brian […] The post Christian Nationalism in Mainline & Progressive Traditions w/ Brian Kaylor first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarminglevi...

Rev. Benjamin Cremer gives us a pastoral perspective on healthy ways to engage American Christian Nationalists. To learn more about our ministry, visit  DisarmingLeviathan.com . About Ben Cremer Ben writes to explore […] The post A Pastoral Perspective on Engaging Christian Nationalists w/ Benjamin Cremer first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disar...

Mike Erre shares how Jesus invites his followers to cultivate a community that practices hospitality towards all people, including those who embrace polarizing and combative postures relating to partisan politics. […] The post Practicing Hospitality in an Age of Political Polarization w/ Mike Erre first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarminglevi...

Introducing the J29 Coalition Cohorts. Learn more at j29coalition.com The post Announcing the Ministry Leader Cohort first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.substack.com/subscribe

This episode features a panel discussion hosted at the AZ Pastors Conference 2024: Politics, Polarization, & Peacemaking. This panel features Russell Moore, Kit Danley, Linda Morris, Warren Stewart, Sr., and Rick […] The post Politics, Polarization, & Peacemaking (A Panel Discussion) first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.subs...

2024 Politics, Polarization, & Peacemaking Pastors Conference Keynote by Russell Moore, Editor in Chief, Christianity Today “Evangelical America in Crisis: What We’re Losing (and Gaining)” The post Evangelical America in Crisis: What We’re Losing (and Gaining) first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.substack.com/sub...

Chris Staron gives a brief history of American Christian fundamentalism, how it has shaped the modern culture wars, and how it provided the seedbed for the rise of American Christian […] The post American Christian Fundamentalism & The Culture Wars w/ Chris Staron first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.substack.com/subscribe

Pastor Vermon Pierre shares how the local church can foster hospitable, healthy spaces for those disentangling themselves from American Christian nationalism. To learn more about our ministry, visit  DisarmingLeviathan.com . About Vermon […] The post Beloved Community as Antidote to Christian Nationalism w/ Vermon Pierre first appeared on Disarming Leviathan . Get full access to Disarming Le...