U.S. Politics Archives

#326: Streaming Towards Gomorrah? The Death Penalty, Justice, and Human Dignity

by Matt Kennedy | Oct 16, 2026 | Bible Study, Justice, Podcast, Roman Catholics, The Gospel, U.S. Politics

On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the Pentagon’s plan to livestream an execution. Is the death penalty morally defensible? What does the Bible say? Should an execution be public? The guys talk about these questions and more....

#309: For Further Discussion: More on Christian Nationalism with Dr. Miles Smith

by Matt Kennedy | Jun 12, 2026 | Academia, Anglicans, Bible Study, Podcast, Presbyterians, U.S. Politics

On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Jady and Nick welcome Dr. Miles Smith back to the show to discuss a PCA report on Christian Nationalism, differences between Presbyterians and Anglicans, and the proper connection between the church and the state. Partial...

#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...