Can This Be the Christ?

Boca Raton Community Church

#Religion #Bibletown #Bible #Website Administrator #Pastor Bill Mitchell #Christianity #BRCC #Sermons

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

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The message "Can This Be the Christ?" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the August 11, 2024 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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Can This Be the Christ?

Boca Raton Community Church

published about a year ago

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52 episodes

#Religion #Bibletown #Bible #Website Administrator #Pastor Bill Mitchell #Christianity #BRCC #Sermons

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Joy During the Little While 45:00

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The message "Joy During the Little While" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the March 23, 2025 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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The Better Helper 45:00

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The message "The Better Helper" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the March 16, 2025 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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Await the Hate 45:00

17 days ago45:00

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The message "Await the Hate" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the March 9, 2025 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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Abide in Me 45:00

24 days ago45:00

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The message "Abide in Me" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the March 2, 2025 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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Helped By the Helper 45:00

4 weeks ago45:00

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The message "Helped By the Helper" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the February 23, 2025 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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Show Us the Father 45:00

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The message "Show Us the Father" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the February 16, 2025 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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The Way, Truth, and Life 45:00

6 weeks ago45:00

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The message "The Way, Truth, and Life" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the February 9, 2025 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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Ratted Out By the Rooster 45:00

7 weeks ago45:00

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The message "Ratted Out By the Rooster" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the February 2, 2025 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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Love is a Signpost 45:00

8 weeks ago45:00

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The message "Love is a Signpost" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the January 26, 2025 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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Backstabber Among Us 45:00

9 weeks ago45:00

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The message "Backstabber Among Us" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the January 19, 2025 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes 45:00

10 weeks ago45:00

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The message "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the January 12, 2025 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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Advent Ahead 45:00

11 weeks ago45:00

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The message "Advent Ahead" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the January 5, 2025 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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Wisemen Searching 45:00

12 weeks ago45:00

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The message "Wisemen Searching" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the December 29, 2024 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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Christ Candle 45:00

13 weeks ago45:00

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The message "Christ Candle" was delivered by Matthew McDaniel at the December 24, 2024 Sunday morning services of Boca Raton Community Church in Boca Raton, Florida. We hope you are both challenged and encouraged as you hear the teaching of God's Word and apply it to your own life.

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Angels’ Candle 45:00

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