S3 E43: Caleb Campbell: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbors

Liminal Living

Takeaways

• Caleb's upbringing in a conservative home shaped his early views on faith.
• His experience with neo-Nazi skinheads led to critical questioning of ideologies.
• The rise of American Christian nationalism has created a divide in churches.
• Many church members are influenced by external political narratives.
• Christian nationalism is a blend of political ideology, tribal identity, and spiritual idolatry.
• The decline of trust in the church is linked to political affiliations.
• Engaging in conversations requires self-reflection and emotional health.
• Flipping tables is sometimes necessary, but setting tables is more common.
• True change happens at the heart level, not through confrontation.
• Hope can be found in the faith of global Christian communities.\

Chapters

• Introduction and Symbolism of the Leviathan Sticker
• Caleb's Journey: From Conservative Roots to Pastoral Leadership
• The Impact of 2016-2020 on Faith and Community
• Understanding American Christian Nationalism
• The Identity Crisis within American Christian Nationalism
• The Decline of Trust in the Church
• Navigating Conversations Across Political Divides
• Flipping Tables vs. Setting Tables: A Call to Action
• Finding Hope Amidst Chaos

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