What is Liberalism—and why are so many Christians turning against it?
As pastors and church leaders navigate a culture increasingly skeptical of Liberal democracy, terms like classical Liberalism, post-Liberalism, and Christian nationalism are showing up in sermons, podcasts, and social media feeds. But what do these ideas actually mean?
In this episode, Caleb sits down with political scientists Paul D. Miller and Daniel Bennett to unpack the origins of classical Liberalism, the principles that shaped the American experiment, and the growing movement calling Christians to move beyond it. Together they explore questions of limited government, natural law, religious freedom, political power, and whether Christians should be wary of efforts to create a “Christian state.”
The conversation also offers practical guidance for pastors seeking to disciple congregations shaped by political media, helping them think biblically about power, citizenship, persuasion, and faithful political engagement in a deeply divided culture.
Whether you’re hearing terms like post-Liberalism for the first time or trying to understand the debates reshaping evangelical politics, this episode provides a thoughtful introduction to one of the most important conversations facing the church today.
