In this episode, Dr. Wanda Hardee Kidd talks with Pastor Danny about her experiences in college ministry, the importance of listening in evangelism, and the challenges faced by women in ministry. She reflects on her personal journey through grief and healing during a road trip, and discusses the impact of the SBC and 2000 Baptist Faith & Message. She also emphasizes the need for community engagement and humor in ministry. Wanda has Master of Divinity and Religious Education degrees from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Drew University. You can read her blog at themanythoughtsofwandakidd.com and listen to her road trip experiences on the podcast "Journey Through the Desert."

In this episode, Dr. Brian Kaylor talks with Pastor Danny about the origins, dangers, and influences of Christian Nationalism. He offers historical context on topics like flags in houses of worship, the Pledge of Allegiance, and “In God We Trust.” Much of the conversation stems from his book, "Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism.” Brian is a Baptist minister with a Ph.D. in Political Communication and Advocacy Studies, and is President and Editor in Chief of the Word & Way. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Boston Globe, Houston Chronicle, and The Washington Post. You can follow his podcast “Dangerous Dogma” and Subscribe to Brian’s insights at publicwitness.wordandway.org

There are many implications relating to the IRS's decision not to enforce the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits churches from endorsing political candidates. Pastor Danny talks about the potential consequences of this shift, including the risk of churches becoming politically partisan and losing their spiritual integrity. The church must be careful to focus on its mission of spreading the gospel rather than get caught up in political endorsements. Pastors should guard their prophetic voice and promote the true source of hope, who is Jesus Christ.