The Russell Moore Show David French on Faith, Fear, and the Future of the Church
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Oct 29, 2025 
David French, a New York Times columnist and author, dives into pivotal discussions with Russell Moore on faith's future. They examine whether revival is genuinely stirring among Gen Z or merely surface-level. The duo critiques the toxic mix of apocalyptic politics and evangelical urgency, alongside the repercussions of anti-women sentiment rooted in patriarchal theology. With candor, they share personal reflections on remaining Christian amidst church failures, caution against idolizing politics, and ponder the church's trajectory over the next decade.
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Non-Binary Rise Had Faddish Elements
- The non-binary identifier spike felt geographically selective and faddish.
- French distinguishes transient non-binary trends from persistent cases of gender dysphoria.
Feminization Framed As Cultural Threat
- Some right-wing critiques frame cultural decline as the 'feminization' of society.
- French links perceived threats to traits labeled feminine like empathy, consensus, and care.
Overemphasis On Women's Roles Reveals Bias
- Excessive focus on women's roles while tolerating other theological laxity signals misogyny.
- French says strict limits on women paired with permissiveness elsewhere reveal underlying hostility.
