#314 God and Caesar: Biblical Faith and Political Action

The Good Citizen Podcast

The book God and Caesar by John Eidsmoe is a classic work on Christian citizenship and was deeply formative in my own public theology. I recently met the author; and, in this episode, we discuss the key Biblical principles addressed in the book, the reasons he originally wrote the book, its key themes, and the most recent challenges and opportunities for Christians in the public square.

John Eidsmoe is a retired Air Force Judge Advocate and Lt. Colonel, and a Colonel in the Alabama State Defense Force. He has served as a prosecutor, a juvenile court referee, and a religious liberty litigation attorney. He has authored thirteen books including Christianity & the Constitution, and God & Caesar, as well as numerous lecture albums including the Institute on the Constitution. He is an ordained pastor with the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations, and in 20 years of teaching in various law schools his students have given him the outstanding professor award or professor of the year award five times. He has also served as senior staff attorney for the Alabama Supreme Court and currently serves as counsel for the Foundation for Moral Law in Montgomery, Alabama.

Key Takeaways:

• Helpful context concerning Christian citizenship and efforts in the public square over the last several decades.
• Emerging challenges and opportunities for the church.
• The author’s review of Scripture concerning separation of church and state.
• A discussion about Christian nationalism and patriotism.
• The grave need for discipleship on Christian citizenship in the church.
• Link to John Eidsmoe’s books, including God and Caesar.

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