Depolarizing Churches: Engaging Politics with Grace

In this video, you'll hear from a talented group of evangelical leaders, including:
• Roxanne Stone, RNS Executive Editor (moderator)
• Russell Moore, Editor-in-chief of “Christianity Today” and author of Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America; co-founder, The After Party
• Curtis Chang, Founder and Executive Director of Redeeming Babel; co-founder, The After Party
• Nancy French, writer and political consultant, and author of the memoir Ghosted: An American Story

This group makes a dive deep into the challenges of political polarization within the church and share strategies for promoting unity, understanding, and Christ-centered engagement.

Whether you're an evangelical Christian, a member of another faith tradition, or simply interested in the intersection of religion and politics, you'll find valuable insights on overcoming division and exhaustion in evangelical communities, addressing the secularization of spiritual warfare and demonization of neighbors, navigating the rise of Christian nationalism and maintaining long-term integrity, equipping pastors and church leaders to address political polarization, and producing worship music that promotes a healthy view of politics centered on Jesus.

The panelists share personal experiences, theological reflections, and practical strategies to help us all navigate these complex and often contentious issues. So if you're looking to deepen your understanding of how the church can engage politics with grace, be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell. I'm excited to see you in the comments section and continue this important conversation together.

These remarks came as part of the RNS 90th Anniversary Symposium & Gala held on September 10, 2024 in New York City.