Mike Bird
Biblical scholar and Anglican priest, deputy principal at Ridley College (Melbourne) and co-author with N.T. Wright of 'Jesus and the Powers', who critiques models of Christian nationalism and defends plural liberal democratic arrangements.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 14min
Christian Nationalism: Biblical or Dangerous? Doug Wilson vs Mike Bird
Mike Bird, biblical scholar and Anglican priest, defends plural liberal democracy and warns against sectarian power. Doug Wilson, pastor in Idaho, argues for a Christian-rooted limited government called theocratic libertarianism. They debate state moral responsibility, pluralism and immigration, scripture for politics, civic rights for non-Christians, and how faith should shape public leadership.
Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 1min
Bible Scholar on Lack of Christian Support for Palestinians with Dr. Mike Bird
Mike Bird, biblical theologian and New Testament professor, critiques how scripture is misused to justify political positions. He discusses religious and geopolitical literacy, Western flattening of Muslim and Palestinian experiences, Christian Zionism’s influence, and responsible ways Christians should read the Bible in political contexts.
