Jesus, Caesar, and the Ballot Box (Kingdom Over Politics Mini-Series Ep.1)

In this episode of the Sunday to Society podcast, host Riley Reno discusses the intersection of faith and politics, emphasizing the importance of understanding Jesus' teachings on government and loyalty. He contrasts kingdom priorities with earthly political agendas, urging Christians to engage in politics while maintaining their focus on spiritual values. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to pray for political leaders and reflect on their own political engagement.

Takeaways

• Politics feel louder than ever, making it hard for Christians to know where to stand.
• Jesus reframes politics through a kingdom lens, emphasizing loyalty to God.
• True citizenship lies in heaven, not on earth.
• Kingdom priorities include justice, humility, mercy, and love, contrasting with earthly politics.
• Christians should not confuse their spiritual identity with national identity.
• The moral compass should come from the Bible, not political parties.
• Faithfulness to God does not mean silence in the face of political issues.
• Christians are called to seek the peace of their cities and engage in politics.
• Prayer for political leaders is essential, regardless of agreement with their policies.
• Our focus should remain on Jesus Christ, not on political influence.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction To Faith and Politics
• 0:36 Jesus' Teaching on Goverment and Loyality
• 5:44 Kingdom Priorities vs. Earthly Politics
• 13:06 Engagement in Politics as Christians