How should disciples of Jesus navigate a society clawing itself apart through politics? Should we disengage? Pick a side? Offer slogans which sound nice but express little? Insist that true Christians vote in such-and-such a way? Pursue tranquility by making contentious topics off-limits for church?

Can we lean into the issues and love well?

Following Jesus in a Politically Divided World suggests that disciples of Jesus navigate a politically divided world . . . by being disciples of Jesus. Jesus models the character and provides the tools we need to live as perceptive and peaceable in volatile times. [from book description] In this interview with the book’s author’s, we discuss key points of public theology and practical application and dig into some of the key questions they ask and answer in the book.

In their book, Whittaker and McCoy invite you to answer 21 questions, including:

• What is the purpose of government?
• Do you know the times you’re living in?
• What hills are worth dying on?
• How do you pray for your nation?
• How do you figure out what’s right and wrong as a Christian?
• What does Christianity teach about the bedroom, womb, deathbed, environment, and battlefield?

Resources

• https://renew.org/product/following-jesus-in-a-politically-divided-world-an-interactive-guide-to-21-questions-on-christianity-and-politics/
• https://listenerscommentary.com/
• renew.org