Disarming Leviathan Podcast

An Evangelical Guide to Christian Nationalism - Crossover Episode

Nov 13, 2025
Join Caleb Campbell, a lead pastor, alongside experts Paul D. Miller, David Koyzis, and Michael W. Austin as they dissect the complexities of Christian nationalism. They clarify how this movement diverges from genuine patriotism and poses threats to the church's mission. The discussion includes insights on identity fusion, the Seven Mountain Mandate, and the significance of natural law in governance. Listeners gain a practical blueprint for engaging politically while prioritizing love and humility in their faith.
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State Overestimation And Political Naïvety

  • Nationalists overestimate the reach and role of the state and underestimate political complexity.
  • David Koyzis notes they treat the state as the primary instrument for enforcing national identity.
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Nationalism Versus Conservatism

  • Christian nationalism diverges from classical conservatism by favoring cultural conformity enforced by government.
  • Paul D. Miller contrasts nationalism's narrow cultural template with conservatism's constitutional emphasis.
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Low-Church Populism Feeds Nationalism

  • Christian nationalist energy often arises from low-church, populist Protestant movements disconnected from tradition.
  • Paul D. Miller links this radical reformation tendency to susceptibility to nationalist directions.
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