Governed by God

Governed by God

Author: Governed by God Language: English Episodes: 100
How should a person of faith understand the world of laws, politics, and civic duty? Governed by God explores that very question, offering a thoughtful and scripture-based examination of civil government and our role within it. This isn't about partisan politics, but rather a foundational look at how biblical principles intersect with the structures of human authority. Each episode digs into topics of law and civics, seeking to frame contemporary issues through a timeless lens. The host welcomes engagement, often addressing listener questions directly in the show, which adds a personal and practical dimension to the discussions. If you've ever wondered how your spiritual convictions inform your view of citizenship, justice, or societal order, this podcast provides a space for that exploration. Tune in for conversations that are both intellectually grounded and deeply rooted in Christian thought, challenging you to consider the intersection of divine truth and human governance.
Episodes
S4E18 – Challenges to Christian Nationalism, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:46
Today I begin a series on the topic of Christian Nationalism. While there are many other available podcasts that discuss what Christian Nationalism is, my focus is on responding to the challenges to Christian Nationalism…
S4E17 – Dawkins’ Dilemma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:20
In this episode, I review and respond to an interview of Professor Richard Dawkins that took place near Easter. Professor Dawkins is a very outspoken atheist, having written numerous books against religion and against Ch…
S4E16 – The Transgender Day of Visibility [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:38
In this episode, I look at President Biden’s recent proclamation regarding the Transgender Day of Visibility. What does this have to do with Easter and the White House Easter Egg Roll? And how is transgenderism actually…
S4E15 – Immigration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:32
In this episode, I tackle the rather relevant and controversial topic of immigration. How should Christians approach that topic? Does the Bible have anything to say about freedom of movement, or lack thereof? How do we p…
S4E14 – Do Human Embryos Have Rights? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:10
This week I tackle the controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling on the topic of IVF and the rights of embryos. More specifically, I look at a brief history of the term ’embryo’ and ‘fetus’ and then consider Chief Justi…
S4E13 – The Christian and the Magistrate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:07
This week I look at some of the writings from the 16th Century Reformer Pierre Viret. Viret was a Swiss Reformer around the time of John Calvin, and he wrote several treatises and biblical commentaries. His works on gove…
S4E12 – Applying Scripture to Culture, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:32
This week I complete my review and response of a recent episode of the White Horse Inn concerning misunderstood passages of Scripture. In their discussion, Dr. Michael Horton, Pastor Bob Hiller, and Dr. Walter Strickland…
S4E11 – Applying Scripture to Culture, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:48
This week I begin a multi-part review of a recent episode of the White Horse Inn concerning misunderstood passages of Scripture. In their discussion, Dr. Michael Horton, Pastor Bob Hiller, and Dr. Walter Strickland talk…
S4E10 – The Gospel According to Sam Harris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:44
Today I analyze and critique an interview between Dr. Jordan Peterson and well-known atheist thinker, Sam Harris. More specifically, I look at the last several minutes of their discussion, where Harris presents his under…
S4E9 – Good Tidings of Great Joy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:41
Given the Christmas season, this week I compare two different narratives: one of Jesus of Nazareth and one of Caesar Augustus. Several years before Christ, Caesar was declared to be the savior of the world, whose coming…