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Q&A: Reasons for Christian Hope in an Election Year

Russell and producer Ashley Hales respond to listeners.

Is the term evangelical worth holding on to anymore? Is it imperative that Christians participate in elections? What is the way forward for families that have been fractured by political disagreements? These are some of the listener questions that Russell and producer Ashley Hales address on this episode of The Russell Moore Show. Tune in for a discussion that digs deep into the political dynamics of modern American life while sharing universal truths for living Christianly in a broken world. Questions addressed during this episode include:

  • Does Russell read every book that shows up in his newsletter?
  • What are some tips for reading more regularly?
  • Is it okay for Christians not to participate in voting for president?
  • How can Christians whose families are divided over politics prioritize God and one another?
  • What does the evangelical support of Donald Trump do to the term evangelical and its reputation?
  • How can believers deal with Christian nationalism in their relationships?
  • What is Christian nationalism?
  • How might the upcoming election affect local churches?
  • What hope is there for Christians discouraged by American politics?

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Do you have a question for Russell Moore? Send it to questions@russellmoore.com. Special offer for listeners: Russell Moore will join friends David French and Curtis Chang in Washington, DC, for The After Party LIVE! on April 19. As a faithful listener to the podcast, we’d love for you to join us and use this 20% off offer just for listeners! The After Party is a free six-part video curriculum designed for people & pastors alike, and offers “a better way” for Christians to engage in politics. Learn more and buy tickets here—we’ve saved a seat for you! Click here for a trial subscription at Christianity Today.

“The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producers: Erik Petrik, Russell Moore, and Mike Cosper Host: Russell Moore Producer: Ashley Hales Associate Producers: Abby Perry and McKenzie Hill Director of Operations for CT Media: Matt Stevens Audio engineering by Dan Phelps Video producer: Abby Egan Theme Song: “Dusty Delta Day” by Lennon Hutton

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