J29 Coalition Podcast

Equipping pastors to recapture the evangelical political imagination.
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The J29 Coalition seeks to equip ministry leaders to recapture the evangelical political imagination. Learn more at J29Coalition.com blog.j29coalition.com

  1. 4d ago

    The Bible, Violence, and the Misuse of Scripture

    Can Christians faithfully read the Bible’s violent passages without using them to justify violence today? From the conquest narratives in Joshua to modern political rhetoric, Scripture has often been invoked to defend power, war, and national agendas. But what if we’ve been reading these texts the wrong way? In this episode, Caleb Campbell sits down with renowned Old Testament scholar John Walton to explore one of the Bible’s most challenging questions: What do we do with the violence in Scripture? Together they discuss: * Why violence appears so frequently in the biblical story * Whether God commands violence in the Old Testament * What the Israelite “conquest” was—and wasn’t * Why using Joshua to justify colonialism, Christian nationalism, or modern warfare is a profound misuse of Scripture * How ancient conquest rhetoric differs from modern historical reporting * Why the Bible is God’s story—not a collection of proof texts for our political or ideological agendas * How Christians can respond when Scripture is used to justify violence today Along the way, Walton offers a compelling challenge: one of the greatest threats to biblical authority isn’t that we ignore Scripture—it’s that we use it to sanctify our own ambitions. If you’ve ever wrestled with the Bible’s violent passages or wondered how to faithfully read difficult texts in a polarized age, this conversation will give you both practical tools and fresh hope for engaging Scripture with greater wisdom, humility, and integrity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.j29coalition.com

    The Bible, Violence, and the Misuse of Scripture

  2. Aug 31

    How Should Pastors Talk About Politics?

    Many pastors know they should address politics—but don't know how. In this conversation, Michael Rhodes (author of “Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters”) offers practical coaching for preaching and discipleship in a polarized age. Rather than endorsing parties or policies, pastors are called to proclaim the reign of King Jesus, form the political imagination of their people, and cultivate communities capable of faithful discernment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.j29coalition.com

    How Should Pastors Talk About Politics?

  3. Aug 17

    Biblical Masculinity

    Why are so many Christian men looking to influencers, podcasters, and culture warriors to learn what it means to be a man? Author Zachary Wagner argues that much of what passes for “biblical masculinity” today has more in common with the world’s obsession with power than with the way of Jesus. In this episode, we discuss the manosphere, the Fruit of the Spirit, discipleship, and why the strongest man who ever lived described himself as “gentle and lowly.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.j29coalition.com

    Biblical Masculinity

  4. Aug 3

    Caring for the Deconstruction Community

    What if deconstruction isn’t rebellion—but survival? For years, many Christians have been told that people deconstruct because they want to sin, abandon faith, or escape accountability. But what if that’s not the story at all? In this conversation, deconstruction advocate Margaret Bronson argues that deconstruction is often born not from disbelief, but from trauma. Together, we explore why so many people begin questioning their faith after experiences of abuse, spiritual harm, or betrayal by the church—and what pastors need to understand if they hope to care for them well. Margaret offers a powerful reframing of deconstruction, describing it as a process of examining what we’ve been taught, separating God’s voice from human traditions, and asking whether the faith we’ve inherited is actually the faith of Jesus. Along the way, she makes a provocative claim: Jesus himself was a great deconstructor. Whether you’re a pastor trying to shepherd people through faith crises, someone walking through deconstruction yourself, or simply curious about one of the most talked-about movements in the church today, this conversation offers insight, challenge, and a call to deeper compassion. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.j29coalition.com

    Caring for the Deconstruction Community

  5. Jul 20

    Liberalism and Christianity

    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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.j29coalition.com

    Liberalism and Christianity

  6. Jul 6

    Pluralism, Politics and the Church

    What is pluralism, and why does it matter for Christians engaging in politics today? In this episode, Caleb sits down with Amy E. Black and Cherie Harder for a thoughtful conversation about religious liberty, the First Amendment, and the role Christians should play in a diverse democracy. Together, they unpack common misconceptions about pluralism, explain why it is not the same as relativism, and explore how a pluralistic society protects both religious freedom and the church from government control. They also discuss the challenges of living in a society where people hold competing convictions, the dangers of Christian nationalism, and why persuasion is fundamentally different from coercion. For pastors navigating an increasingly polarized political climate, Amy and Cherie offer practical wisdom on cultivating healthy political engagement in their congregations—one marked by humility, curiosity, and the fruit of the Spirit rather than fear, anger, or partisan combat. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.j29coalition.com

    Pluralism, Politics and the Church

  7. Jun 22

    Preaching History Faithfully in an Age of Christian Nationalism

    Historian John Fea argues that pastors need courage and historical wisdom in a media environment where political narratives and Christian nationalism often shape congregants more deeply than the church does. He encourages pastors to engage history responsibly — with attention to context, complexity, and change over time — rather than using simplified or mythologized stories of America’s founding to advance modern political agendas. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.j29coalition.com

  8. Jun 8

    History, Humility, and the Local Church

    Andrew Morrell argues that racism, political division, and systemic injustice are expressions of a deeper human problem rooted in sin, power, and fear, and that Christians must ground their identity in Jesus Christ rather than political influence or cultural dominance. He calls churches to practice historical honesty, neighborhood-rooted ministry, and humble partnership across racial and economic lines in order to pursue restoration and faithful witness in their local communities. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.j29coalition.com

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The J29 Coalition seeks to equip ministry leaders to recapture the evangelical political imagination. Learn more at J29Coalition.com blog.j29coalition.com

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  • Creator
    Equipping pastors to recapture the evangelical political imagination.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Caleb Campbell
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    J29 Coalition Podcast

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