The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern Times Is the President Barabbas? with Paul Lazzaroni
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Mar 12, 2026 Paul Lazzaroni, pastor and writer behind Crossing Cornerstone, explores discipleship, kingdom thinking, and separation from state power. He discusses the Barabbas mindset and our appetite for a strongman savior. Conversation touches on Christian nationalism, wilderness formation, modern Babylon, and living No King but Christ as a way of life.
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Barabbas Mindset Explains Strongman Politics
- Christians often crave a strongman savior who uses force rather than Jesus' example of sacrificial submission.
- Paul frames the 'Barabbas mindset' as a recurring human desire to elect violent deliverers, not a critique of one politician but a pattern of thinking.
From Home Builder To Pastor Through Writing
- Paul shares his personal journey from tradesman to pastor and seminary student, using writing as his primary way to learn theology.
- He describes shifting careers after a decade-long call to ministry and discovering writing clarified Scripture for him.
Limit Political Entanglement To Protect Discipleship
- Avoid entangling Christian identity with partisan politics; Paul practices not voting and limits political engagement to protect pastoral ministry.
- He stays informed but chooses humility and selective conversation, bringing Scripture only when helpful and welcomed.