U.S. Politics Archives

#298: Talarico Suave: Politics, Winsomeness, and Leftist Christian Nationalism

by Matt Kennedy | Mar 20, 2026 | Abortion, Apostasy, Bible Study, False Teachers and Their Enablers, LGBTQIetc, Podcast, U.S. Politics, Woke Church

On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the James Talarico phenomenon, talk about his “faith forward” politics, and grapple with some of his dubious theological claims. Need more Stand Firm? Subscribe to the pod on iTunes or...

#288: Living in Biff World: Drowning in an Ocean of Vice

by Matt Kennedy | Feb 6, 2026 | Garden-Variety Malaise, Go to Church, History, Jesus, Podcast, Pornography, The Gospel, U.S. Politics

On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss an Aaron Renn article about the rise of vice in America. They talk about how we got here, how to shepherd people in this world, and the Good News about redemption in Jesus Christ. Aaron...

#285: Tragedy in Minneapolis: Civil Disobedience and Romans 13

by Matt Kennedy | Jan 16, 2026 | Bible Study, Garden-Variety Malaise, Justice, Podcast, U.S. Politics

On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about Paul’s admonition to be subject to governing authorities, and an Episcopal Bishop’s interpretation. They discuss what he means and what he doesn’t mean, and consider how and...

#281: Wait, Are We Pharisees? Christ Our Advocate Punches Back

by Matt Kennedy | Dec 12, 2025 | Anglicans, Bible Study, Biblical Illiteracy, Podcast, U.S. Politics, Woke Church

On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the response Christ Our Advocate Church has mounted to recent criticism. They react to a listener email as well as analyze a recent sermon. The sermon: Prophets, Pharisees, and Preparing for the...

#280: Christ Our Ally? Politics, the Pulpit, and Another Near-Affirming ACNA Parish

by Matt Kennedy | Dec 5, 2025 | Anglicans, Apostasy, LGBTQIetc, Podcast, Social Justice, The Gospel, U.S. Politics, Woke Church

On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Christ Our Advocate Church in Wheaton, IL, the contents of some of their sermons, and a page on their website detailing their “posture toward the LGBTQ+ community.” Can a faithful ACNA...

#272: The Once and Future ACNA: Bishops, Jurisdictions, and Discipline

by Matt Kennedy | Sep 26, 2025 | Anglicans, Podcast, The Gospel, U.S. Politics

On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the feud between Bishop Derek Jones and the ACNA, the attempted withdrawal of the JAFC, and whether the center of the Province can hold. The Provincial letter regarding Bishop JonesThe letter from...