Christian Nationalism: Boogeyman or Movement? Conversation with George Harrell | Yours Truly Podcast

Join host Christian Baxter as he welcomes George Harrell, educator with Kepler Education and executive director of the George Buchanan Forum, for an in-depth conversation about Christian Nationalism. George shares insights from his perspective in Moscow, Idaho, where Doug Wilson and others have influenced conversations about faith, politics, and institutional development.

In this episode, we explore:

1. **01:27:25 - Beginning of Local Engagement Discussion**

Opening the dialogue on focusing efforts on those directly in our lives.

2. **01:27:39 - Virtue through Personal Connections**

Promoting virtue by directly impacting and caring for those we interact with.

3. **01:28:18 - Understanding Hierarchical Structures**

Delving into the roles of institutions, hierarchy, and authority in society.

4. **01:28:45 - Subsidiarity as a Model**

Exploring subsidiarity as a framework for organizing personal and community responsibilities.

5. **01:29:15 - Political Reactions and Neighborly Duty**

Contemplating political responses and their effect on personal responsibilities to neighbors.

6. **01:30:23 - Personal vs. Political Responsibilities**

Highlighting the importance of personal action over political intentions in immediate interactions.

7. **01:31:22 - Misplaced Cultural Change Theories**

Critiquing the belief that capturing politics inherently leads to virtuous cultural changes.

8. **01:32:03 - Missionaries' Impact Beyond Politics**

A story about missionaries effecting change through personal dedication rather than politics.

9. **01:34:56 - Contrasting Power and the Gospel**

Exploring how Jesus’s rejection of earthly power challenges Christian nationalism.

10. **01:36:26 - Conclusion on Power and Theology**

Reflecting on the gospel's power dynamics and personal theological insights.

George shares insights from his perspective in Moscow, Idaho, where Doug Wilson and others have influenced conversations about faith, politics, and institutional development.

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