Today’s issue of A Public Witness flips to the maps section of the Bible to see who should really control the “biblical heartland.”

How do we make sense of the relationship between religion and politics in this confusing moment? “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power” — out next week — is the codebook that deciphers it all.

How do we make sense of the relationship between religion and politics in this confusing moment? “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power” — out next week — is the codebook that deciphers it all.

Mitch Hudson, an assistant director on “The Chosen,” is not new to taking Biblical content and making it accessible to modern audiences.

I always read Amanda since she's excellent on unpacking Christian Nationalism & more. But I disagree here. The worship music at Kirk's memorial was dangerous for its ability to expand the CN movement, which is why I criticized the worshipwashing of Kirk: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/chris-toml...

Check out the first of a three-part special podcast series produced in partnership with Moravian Theological Seminary where @briankaylor.bsky.social talks with Randall Balmer about his new book “America’s Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State” (@steerforthpress.bsky.social).

Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the surprising contemporary insights from the Book of Revelation that are explored in @gregcareyphd.bsky.social’s timely “Rereading Revelation: Theology, Ethics, and Resistance” (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social).

The Black Robe Regiment is a conservative Christian Nationalist effort to get “patriot pastors” engaged in the public square and impacting political elections with their preaching. The name is drawn from a myth about Revolutionary War clergy and originates with pseudo-historian David Barton.

The Black Robe Regiment is a conservative Christian Nationalist effort to get “patriot pastors” engaged in the public square and impacting political elections with their preaching. The name is drawn from a myth about Revolutionary War clergy and originates with pseudo-historian David Barton.

The recent Christian Nationalist legislative push for public school “chaplains” started in Texas in 2023. Since then, about half of U.S. states have considered similar bills. The first person holding that role in Florida is a Black Robe Regiment pastor. publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/pastor-pus...

The recent Christian Nationalist legislative push for public school “chaplains” started in Texas in 2023. Since then, about half of U.S. states have considered similar bills. The first person holding that role in Florida is a Black Robe Regiment pastor. publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/pastor-pus...

Since Rev. Jack Martin is among the first — if not the first — to serve as a public school “chaplain” in the Sunshine State after last year’s legislation, a closer look raises questions about the aims of the effort backed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as well as lawmakers in numerous other states.

Since Rev. Jack Martin is among the first — if not the first — to serve as a public school “chaplain” in the Sunshine State after last year’s legislation, a closer look raises questions about the aims of the effort backed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as well as lawmakers in numerous other states.

Today’s issue of A Public Witness heads to the land of swamps and alligators to see what public school ‘chaplains’ look like in practice.

Today’s issue of A Public Witness heads to the land of swamps and alligators to see what public school ‘chaplains’ look like in practice.

Florida's 1st public school chaplain under new law has record of pushing #ChristianNationalism, private schooling, & MAGA conspiracy theories: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/pastor-pus...

Trump issues message for Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel: www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st... It might seem mild but Michael is patron saint of far-right Catholics so this is a signal to them: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/trump-invo...

Nice to see one of DHS's heretical Bible videos was taken down. It was because of use of movie audio clip (not because of their bad exegesis). Still troubling that DHS has been co-opting Bible this way: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/the-bible-...

“This book zeroes in on how the Bible is (mis)used to advance Christian Nationalism,” Brian Kaylor writes in the opening chapter. “Christians have a responsibility not only to beware of this toxic ideology but also to push back against such heretical co-option of our faith.”

“This book zeroes in on how the Bible is (mis)used to advance Christian Nationalism,” Brian Kaylor writes in the opening chapter. “Christians have a responsibility not only to beware of this toxic ideology but also to push back against such heretical co-option of our faith.”

Our latest piece from Palestinian Christian journalist Daoud Kuttab highlights two historic milestones: the European Baptist Federation’s 75th anniversary celebration and the Baptist World Alliance’s appointment of its first Ambassador to the Middle East.

Mo. Gov. Mike Kehoe today signed legislation to gerrymander (even more) congressional districts. I testified against this profane power grab: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAWq... I also called out Kehoe's absurd effort to invoke "faith" while targeting a minister: missouriindependent.com/2025/09/05/m...

NYC Mayor Eric Adams dropping his reelection bid (www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...). Apparently, he wasn't Lazarus after all: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/lazarus-fo...

Here’s the weekly news roundup from A Public Witness. You will find a piece on the Charlie Kirk memorial service, a review of a new book by Brian Kaylor, a look at how the Department of War is co-opting Bible verses in promotional videos, and much more.

Here’s the weekly news roundup from A Public Witness. You will find a piece on the Charlie Kirk memorial service, a review of a new book by Brian Kaylor, a look at how the Department of War is co-opting Bible verses in promotional videos, and much more.

Our fresh news roundup features insights from @adellembanks.bsky.social, @jaylengreenn.bsky.social, @breyeschow.com, @andrewlseidel.bsky.social, @claudetteriley.bsky.social, @realjaredhuffman.bsky.social, @dionkansas.bsky.social, @markwingdallas.bsky.social, @drbobcornwall.bsky.social, and more!

Our fresh news roundup features insights from @adellembanks.bsky.social, @jaylengreenn.bsky.social, @breyeschow.com, @andrewlseidel.bsky.social, @claudetteriley.bsky.social, @realjaredhuffman.bsky.social, @dionkansas.bsky.social, @markwingdallas.bsky.social, @drbobcornwall.bsky.social, and more!

Enjoyed talking about #ChristianNationalism with @breyeschow.com on The Amalgamation Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... @chalicepress.bsky.social

In our country, with the separation of church and state, Bible verses should not be applied as commands the government must follow. But it’s also problematic for the U.S. military to co-opt Scripture, especially since they’re doing so by weaponizing the texts.

Discover how some legislators believe posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms will magically reduce school shootings, state officials use Proverbs to defend corporal punishment against children with disabilities, self-styled prophets suffer biblical numerology fails, and much more.

Discover how some legislators believe posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms will magically reduce school shootings, state officials use Proverbs to defend corporal punishment against children with disabilities, self-styled prophets suffer biblical numerology fails, and much more.

We sure do love seeing our favorite book reviewer, @drbobcornwall.bsky.social, published on @msnbc.com!

Today’s issue of A Public Witness looks at four recent promotional videos created by the DoW that co-opt Bible verses to glorify the U.S. military.

Today’s issue of A Public Witness looks at four recent promotional videos created by the DoW that co-opt Bible verses to glorify the U.S. military.

Congrats to my friends in Oklahoma as Ryan Walters announces he's resigning as head of public instruction (www.koco.com/article/ryan...). Walters has been a leading public official when it comes to pushing #ChristianNationalism (publicwitness.wordandway.org/i/149659796/...).

With worship music, the Christian singers sought to whitewash Kirk and make his political views equivalent to what it means to follow Jesus. That’s what Christian Nationalism does. It takes Christian language, symbols, and songs to put a holy veneer on top of a profane political agenda.

With worship music, the Christian singers sought to whitewash Kirk and make his political views equivalent to what it means to follow Jesus. That’s what Christian Nationalism does. It takes Christian language, symbols, and songs to put a holy veneer on top of a profane political agenda.

Look what just arrived in the mail! Somehow, @briankaylor.bsky.social’s new book is even more timely now than when I helped edit it. Do yourself a favor and order your own copy: bookshop.org/a/110819/978...

There are countless examples of the strange and dangerous way the Bible and politics are mixing in the U.S. today. The underlying goal is not scriptural fidelity, but advancing power at seemingly any cost. “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists” is the codebook that deciphers it all.

There are countless examples of the strange and dangerous way the Bible and politics are mixing in the U.S. today. The underlying goal is not scriptural fidelity, but advancing power at seemingly any cost. “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists” is the codebook that deciphers it all.

Our latest book from @chalicepress.bsky.social comes out on October 7th. “In a society where national and Christian identities are fused, Scripture shows up in conspicuous yet incoherent ways.” Pre-order The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power now!

@dgraham.bsky.social of @theatlantic.com reported on progressives pushing 2024 election denialism: www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/... It's important to combat such conspiracies. I wrote on how they're even being pushed by prominent progressive Christian: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/john-pavlo...

Our latest book from @chalicepress.bsky.social comes out on October 7th. “In a society where national and Christian identities are fused, Scripture shows up in conspicuous yet incoherent ways.” Pre-order The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power now!

In a society where national and Christian identities are fused, Scripture shows up in conspicuous yet incoherent ways. “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power” is the codebook that deciphers it all.

In a society where national and Christian identities are fused, Scripture shows up in conspicuous yet incoherent ways. “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power” is the codebook that deciphers it all.

"Rather than get serious about reducing gun violence through common-sense reforms that limit access to firearms...some legislators believe posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms will magically reduce school shootings." Interesting review of "The Bible According to Christian Nationalists."

How do we make sense of our confusing political moment? Scripture is constantly warped to advance purely partisan agendas. The underlying goal is advancing power at seemingly any cost. Luckily, @briankaylor.bsky.social has a new book that deciphers it all.

How do we make sense of our confusing political moment? Scripture is constantly warped to advance purely partisan agendas. The underlying goal is advancing power at seemingly any cost. Luckily, @briankaylor.bsky.social has a new book that deciphers it all.

Our latest book review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the invitation to listen to youth voices found in “Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church from Young Adults” from @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social.

For those in the crowd and watching on TV or online, Chris Tomlin and the other CCM artists created a connection between well-known and beloved worship songs and the ugly political agenda of Charlie Kirk.