Share
Heritage Baptist Church exists by the grace of God and for the glory of God, which is the ultimate purpose of all our activities. We seek to glorify the God of Scripture by promoting His worship, edifying and equipping the saints, evangelizing the nations, planting and strengthening churches, calling other assemblies to biblical faithfulness and purity, encouraging biblical fellowship among believers and ministering to the needy, thus proclaiming and defending God’s perfect law and glorious ...
…
continue reading
Manage episode 520125535 series 3294671
Content provided by Disciple Nations Alliance. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Disciple Nations Alliance or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Episode Summary:
Conversations about crime and immigration are extremely charged today, and sincere people see these issues very differently. Why? Today, Dr. Mark Moland joins us to go beyond headlines and soundbites, unpacking the worldview assumptions shaping modern criminal justice and the immigration debates. Drawing on his experience, Mark shows how our beliefs about human nature, government, and justice shape the policies we support and how we treat our neighbors, whom we are called to love.
Hear him present a compelling biblical framework that balances compassion and truth. Affirming the God-given dignity of immigrants while recognizing the essential role of law enforcement and wise government boundaries. Mark also explores the power of community engagement, relationship-building, and the pursuit of shalom as a path toward safer, healthier, and more cohesive communities and cities. We hope this conversation will offer clarity on these critical issues and guidance for faithful Christian engagement in this tense cultural moment.
Who is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉disciplenations.org
🎙️Featured Speaker:
Mark Moland joined LeTourneau University in 2015 after a 21-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he led multiagency law enforcement operations, served on an international arms control delegation, and coordinated intergovernmental communications during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He has taught at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and now focuses on equipping students “to work for the good of the city.” His research centers on immigration policy, mass maritime migration, and disaster response. Mark and his wife, Shana, have four children, three dogs, and enjoy books, game nights, Scouts, Awana, and serving in their local church.
📌 Recommended Links
👉 Scott’s Book: Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice
👉 Recommended Book: Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth
👉 Recommended Book: Agents of Flourishing
📩 Ask us anything: [email protected]
Chapters
1. Open Borders, Criminal Justice, & Seeking Shalom | Dr. Mark Moland (00:00:00)
2. Introducing the Topic (00:03:16)
3. Introducing Our Guests (00:06:40)
4. Shalom And The Vocation Of Policing (00:09:45)
5. Roles Of State, Church, And Family (00:12:43)
6. Centralization, Bureaucracy, And Localism (00:17:22)
7. Poverty Care, Dignity, And Accountability (00:22:45)
8. Transition To Immigration (00:26:38)
9. Refugee vs Asylum: Definitions And Gaps (00:31:28)
10. Policy Loopholes And Perverse Incentives (00:36:47)
11. Enforcement Whiplash And Past Proposals (00:39:13)
12. Church Compassion vs Government Duty (00:43:18)
13. Economics, NGOs, And System Drivers (00:47:10)
14. Start Local: Building Shalom Together (00:51:10)
15. Caring For Immigrants And Supporting Officers (00:55:02)
16. Resources And Final Definition Of Shalom (00:58:38)
207 episodes
))
