Messiah Community Radio Talk Show

About Messiah Community Radio Talk Show

Interviews with high profile guests who are leaders in every field.

Publisher

Michael James Lorin

Category

education · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Aug 2016

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

314 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   One Nation Over God

   For American Christians, what is the right relationship between spiritual identity and national identity? In One Nation over God, Wes Crawford explores the complicated relationship between Christian faith and American patriotism. Drawing from personal stories, history, and cultural observations, Crawford reveals how national devotion has grown into something resembling a civil religion—complete with its own rituals, sacred texts, and symbols. From standing for the national anthem at ballgames to treating the Constitution like holy writ, Americans often blur the line between love of God and devotion to country. Crawford isn’t arguing against patriotism. In fact, he acknowledges the unifying and inspiring role that national devotion can play. But he also warns of its dangers. When Christians assume America is always God’s chosen instrument, or when the flag overshadows the cross, their devotion can drift into idolatry. This blending of faith and patriotism risks distorting the gospel and weakening the church’s prophetic voice. The solution, says Crawford, is to maintain a clear distinction between love of God and love of country. He points to faithful examples—people like Julia Ward Howe, John Lewis, and Dorothy Day—who cared deeply for America yet critiqued its moral shortcomings. Their lives remind us that true Christian faithfulness requires first allegiance to Christ, which may at times call us to challenge our nation rather than applaud it. Clear, engaging, and refreshingly balanced, One Nation over God invites Christians to reflect deeply on where their first allegiance lies. It offers pastors and church leaders practical wisdom for navigating culture wars while maintaining theological integrity. Most importantly, it provides hope: faithful discipleship and thoughtful citizenship need not be enemies. Wes Crawford is vice provost and associate professor of church history at Abilene Christian University. Previously, he served as a senior pastor for twenty years. He is the author of Shattering the Illusion, Courage in the Sheer Silence, and One Nation over God.

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   How To Be A Patriotic Christian

   What does it mean to love our country? Some Christians see loyalty to America as central to our faith and identity. Other Christians are skeptical that our nation warrants such devotion or attachment. But Richard Mouw encourages Christians to have a healthy sense of national peoplehood that promotes civic kinship and responsible citizenship. He navigates between Christian nationalism on one hand and cynicism about country on the other to avoid the perils of both idolatry and disengagement. Mouw grapples with sticky questions such as how to honor national holidays in church and the place of protests in forging a more perfect union. Placing love of country in the context of Christian love of neighbor, he sees patriotism as an expression of our heavenly citizenship and a call to help our country be a place where all people can thrive in peace. Mouw’s winsome and wise reflections direct our patriotic affections toward the civic good of others within our churches and in our communities. This guide helps us travel together on a shared national journey toward liberty and justice for all. Richard J. Mouw (PhD, University of Chicago) is a senior research fellow at the Henry Institute for the Study of Religion and Politics at Calvin University. He previously served as the president of Fuller Theological Seminary (1993–2013) and directed their Institute of Faith and Public Life (2013–2020). In 2007, Princeton Theological Seminary awarded him the Abraham Kuyper Prize for Excellence in Reformed Theology and Public Life. He is the author of over twenty books, including UncommonDecency, Adventures in Evangelical Civility, Restless Faith, and All That God Cares About.

3. 

   20 Aug 2026

   How Jewish Is Your Church?

   Rabbi Jack Zimmerman came to faith in Yeshua in 1988. He is both a Pastor and Messianic Rabbi, as well as the Staff Evangelist for Jewish Voice Ministries International. Prior to ministry, Rabbi Jack was a radio Newscaster and morning show co-host, and worked with ABC TV, the Rolonda Show, and as a stand-up comedian and live audience warm-up host. As the founding Rabbi of Tree of Life Messianic Congregation in Phoenix, Arizona, Jack shepherds Jewish people and non-Jewish people alike. His heart is to teach that believing Jews and Gentiles are one in Messiah; the wall of partition has come down. With his background in comedy, he is a well-educated teacher who combines humor as well as great theological depth, in imparting the scriptures. As a Pastor and Rabbi knowledgeable in Hebrew, he understands the Bible from a Roman Greco viewpoint, as well as from its Hebraic origins, and helps everyone understand and see the transition from one to other. He has taught Bible classes throughout the United States, as well as at theological universities in Russia and The Ukraine. Jack also is a frequent guest speaker at conferences and events, and has traveled and taught in more than 40 countries worldwide . Jack lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife Sandie, and their children Jordan, Ryan and Casey.

Who has been a guest on Messiah Community Radio Talk Show

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• David Bentley Hart
• Christopher J H Wright
• Guy Prentiss Waters
• David Brickner
• Ingrid Faro

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

2.6 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

3.3 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

75

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