What should Christians think about politics—and how involved should they be?

In this episode of Word and Flesh, we wrap up our discussion on authority by turning to one of the most debated topics today: government and political engagement.

We explore:

• What the Bible says about government (Romans 13, Jeremiah 29)
• The difference between the “City of God” and the “City of Man”
• Whether Christians should seek political power
• The danger of placing hope in government
• How Christians should respond to leaders they disagree with
• Common mistakes Christians make in political engagement

We also wrestle with a key question:
Can politics actually bring about the kind of change Christians hope for?

Ultimately, this conversation points us back to where real transformation happens—not in national elections, but in faithful obedience, gospel proclamation, and everyday discipleship.

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Episode Art: Paradise from De Civitate Dei (City of God) 15th Century

• (00:00:17) - St. Augustine: The City of God and Its Government
• (00:01:15) - WORD AND FILLED
• (00:01:48) - Conclusion on Government Authority
• (00:02:33) - Government and St. Augustine
• (00:09:39) - Government and the Christian faith
• (00:12:38) - Government in the Kingdom
• (00:17:48) - Ryan on Politics and the Auginian View
• (00:23:54) - Ryan on How We Should Respond to Government
• (00:28:58) - Paul on the Issues of Election
• (00:32:29) - Common Mistakes Christians Make When Relating to the Government
• (00:37:35) - Prayer for Christians:
• (00:40:12) - How do we make America a Christian nation?
• (00:44:23) - Press in for the kingdom