The Intersection of Christianity and Politics | Ron Sanders

In this episode, we navigated the tension-filled landscape of politics and faith, discussing the church's role and its interaction with government while maintaining the principle of collective good. Ron Sanders, is an Affiliate Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary. His field of research is the intersection of religion and public policy—especially the relationship between the Christian Tradition and the Democratic Tradition in America. Ron provided some crucial insights on nonpartisan participation, the role of our educational institutions, and how to approach politics as Christians. He also shared some remarkable facts about his journey to understanding Christianity's place in politics. Listen now to dissect the prophetic politics of faith, only on The UpWords podcast.

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00:00:38 Intro

00:05:24 Israel is a light to other nations.

00:06:54 God's covenant, church's global witness, Christianity and democracy.

00:10:54 Christians seeking prophetic distance from political parties.

00:15:31 Community collaboration to address societal challenges effectively.

00:17:58 Church involvement in politics for informed decision-making.

00:21:18 Lack of nonpartisan participation in politics explained.

00:27:45 Gen Z, takes an active and informed role in politics.

00:31:22 University officials help students navigate societal issues.

Credits: Music by The David Roy Collective, audio engineering by Jesse Koopman, graphic design by Madeline Ramsey.