Our Top 10 List sermon a couple weeks ago sought to answer the question, How should we approach US politics and the role of Evangelical Christians? During the sermon and subsequent panel we spoke of a few suggested resources on the topic. Wanted to share these books, podcasts, and other resources that can help us be informed, engaged, and balanced. Beginning with a few books that speak in helpful ways into the topic. Good stuff here, so check these out.
Compassion & Conviction: The AND Campaign’s Guide to Civic Engagement by Justin Gibony, Michael Wear, and Chris Butler – Christians are to stand for justice and righteousness, with compassion and conviction. This book from the AND Campaign is a call to be faithful to both as we engage politics but also advocate in culture.
Not In it To Win It: Why Choosing Sides Sidelines the Church by Andy Stanley – A reminder about our clear and most important with a warning about how choosing sides actually harms our witness. Stanley reminds us that our Savior lost, and that our political witness needs to follow His lead.
How the Nations Rage: Rethinking Faith and Politics in a Divided Age by Jonathan Leeman – Leeman is with 9 Marks Ministry and has written a very good book that explores both the theology of political involvement as well as giving practical paths we can walk to honor Jesus.
Next Step Disciple: Five Steps to Voting as a Christian – Good article with ways to think about and pray over voting.
The World and Everything in It is an Apple Podcasts top 100 News program from World Magazine delivering essential headlines, field reporting, interviews, and expert analysis every weekday. It seeks to be solid journalism grounded in facts and Biblical truth.
The Daily Briefing with Dr. Albert Mohler – Mohler is the President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and touts this podcast as a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
The Pour Over – A daily news resource that gives world, national, and political news in quick and easily digestible format that remains Christ-centered and politically neutral.
Women of Welcome – A website dedicated to being a voice for justice for the immigrant and refugee.