Oct 9, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min · 15 segments
In this episode of the Cross Culture Podcast, we explore the relationship between faith and politics. Should Christians be involved in politics? How should our biblical convictions shape the way we…
Can tell the atmosphere is solemn because we are going to a very serious conversation.
That's right.
Which is faith, especially the Christian faith- Versus politics ... versus politics.
How does our faith shape how we approach politics? Would you like to start this for us, brother?
All right.
[clears throat] Hey, guys.
First off, I wanna say that, of course, we know politics is about power, it's about justice-
About power
... you know, governance, resources, laws, and, um, all of that.
However, I think it's important to also note that Christianity is not a political ideology.
Mm.
Christianity is not a political ideology.
And you see, the Christian's first allegiance is to Christ, not a political party.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
That is the starting point.
That is the base.
Um, that is the starting point.
So the Christian first allegiance is not a political party or candidate or a nation-
It's to Christ
... or a tribe or a government.
It is to Christ.
It is to Christ.
And, um, that means that a Christian can participate or a Christian can support a government or a political party to the extent to which that political party or that candidate aligns with their values in Christ.
Can tell the atmosphere is solemn because we are going to a very serious conversation.
That's right.
Which is faith, especially the Christian faith- Versus politics ... versus politics.
How does our faith shape how we approach politics? Would you like to start this for us, brother?
All right.
[clears throat] Hey, guys.
First off, I wanna say that, of course, we know politics is about power, it's about justice-
About power
... you know, governance, resources, laws, and, um, all of that.
However, I think it's important to also note that Christianity is not a political ideology.
Mm.
Christianity is not a political ideology.
And you see, the Christian's first allegiance is to Christ, not a political party.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
That is the starting point.
That is the base.
Um, that is the starting point.
So the Christian first allegiance is not a political party or candidate or a nation-
It's to Christ
... or a tribe or a government.
It is to Christ.
It is to Christ.
And, um, that means that a Christian can participate or a Christian can support a government or a political party to the extent to which that political party or that candidate aligns with their values in Christ.
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