crossRhodes: Reimagining Biblical Politics
The podcast explores how Christians can engage faithfully in politics, drawing on biblical teachings. Hosts Michael Rhodes and Marshall Teague discuss the intersection of faith and public life, aiming to navigate the complexities of political discipleship. The show is based on the book 'Reimagining Biblical Politics' and is produced in New Zealand, but the hosts and primary audience are in the USA.
Episodes
Reimagining Biblical Politics: Coming Soon
Biblical scholar Michael Rhodes, alongside his good friend Marshall Teague, introduce themselves and share the story behind this series, inspired by Michael’s book Reimagining Biblical Politics.
Is the Gospel Political?
Michael and Marshall explore how faith and politics connect, unpacking how Scripture speaks into everyday public life in ways many Christians overlook.
Establishing the Outpost: Torah
Michael and Marshall dive into the Torah, exploring how it shapes a radically just community and offers surprising insights for connecting faith with everyday public and political life.
City on a Hill: Jesus, part 1
Michael and Marshall unpack Jesus’ “city on a hill,” revealing a bold vision of community where mercy, justice, and love redefine what politics looks like for his followers
The story of Tarore
Michael talks with guest Denise Tims about a powerful story from Aotearoa, exploring how forgiveness and the gospel brought real transformation in a community experiencing painful conflict.
Political Prayers and Kingdom Songs: Psalms
Michael and Marshall uncover the surprising political power of the Psalms, showing how worship, prayer, and lament recalibrate our trust and allegiance in a world of competing powers.
Worship that restores humanity
Michael and Dr. DiAnne Malone explore how the Black church embodies dignity, liberation, and community, revealing how worship reshapes identity and forms Christians for faithful public life.
God on Our Side? Prophets
Michael and Marshall wrestle with how the prophets confront injustice and push back against the idea that God simply backs our side in politics.
God, land, and the struggle for justice
Michael and Dr. Alistair Reese explore how Māori Christians used Scripture to challenge injustice, revealing the danger of aligning God with empire and the cost of pursuing justice and reconciliation.
Fearing God, Hustling the Pharaoh: Exodus
Michael and Marshall explore how Exodus reshapes how we face power, asking what it looks like to resist injustice and remain faithful when the stakes are high.
The power of hidden resistence
Michael and Dr. DiAnne Malone explore hidden resistance through Harriet Tubman and others, showing how faith, courage, and proximity to suffering shape faithful action in the face of injustice.
Reading Political Mail in Exile: Jeremiah 29
Michael and Marshall explore Jeremiah 29 and God’s surprising call for exiles to seek the flourishing of Babylon, highlighting how Christians can pursue the good of their communities while remaining anchored in the hope of God’s coming kingdom.
Reading Political Mail in Exile: 1 Peter
Michael and Marshall explore how 1 Peter describes Christians as exiles in their own communities, unpacking the challenge of holding ultimate allegiance to God’s kingdom while pursuing the good of the places God has called us to serve.
Following Jesus Under Pressure
Michael is joined by Hannah Nation to explore what the Chinese house church can teach us about political discipleship, faithful witness, and allegiance to Christ.
Talking truth and turning tables: Jesus, part 2
Michael and Marshall explore how Jesus engaged the political powers of his day, examining what it means to follow Christ in public life with courage, enemy-love, and allegiance to God’s kingdom.
The last segregated hour and the kneel-in protests
Michael Rhodes talks with Steve Haynes about the Memphis kneel-ins and the role of faith-driven activism in the civil rights movement.
Ambassadors of God’s Outpost: Paul
What does Paul really teach about politics? Michael and Marshall examine citizenship, love, authority, and faithful public engagement through the lens of the apostle's writings.
Wrestling with monsters and sleeping with the enemy: Revelation
Michael and Marshall explore how Revelation exposes the false promises of worldly power and points us to the surprising victory of the Lamb. A conversation about faithfulness, worship, and following Jesus in a world shaped by competing allegiances.
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