The Modern Knights Ep 15 Biblical Politics

Join us on The Modern Knights podcast as hosts Luke Jones and Nico Calderella delve into the contentious intersection of faith and politics. This episode promises a thought-provoking discussion on the role of Christianity in government, the historical context of church and state separation, and the biblical perspective on modern political issues. Whether you're a believer, a political enthusiast, or simply curious, this episode will challenge your views and provide a fresh perspective on the age-old debate of religion's place in politics. Tune in for an episode that's not afraid to step on toes and stir the pot!

Chapters:
(00:00) Modern Nights podcast moving from Wednesday mornings to Thursday mornings.
(00:34) This week's episode is a particularly spicy one on politics.
(01:16) The phrase separation between church and state was coined by Thomas Jefferson
(06:40) If you go looking in the Bible, government is a God ordained institution.
(13:06) Mike Pence and Donald Trump face off in next month's presidential election.
(23:36) Another problem our country has is our party systems.
(27:47) Luke: I'd rather not have this be my day job.
(28:22) It is impossible to hum while holding your nose.
(29:18) You guys are going to hear one of my dad jokes this week.
(30:31) All right, we're going to stop caring on about weird, useless information now.

Episode References

The Bible
https://www.bible.com/

United States Constitution
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution

Thomas Jefferson
https://www.monticello.org/

James Madison
https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/james-madison/