144 - Megan Basham on How the Left Bought Evangelicals

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Summary

In this episode, Chase Davis interviews Megan Basham about her book 'Shepherds for Sale'. They discuss the compromises within the church on various issues such as homosexuality, government tyranny, funding models, and immigration. They also delve into the topic of how Christians should engage politically, focusing on an organization called the After Party and its funding sources. They explore the Evangelical Immigration Table and its ties to left-wing foundations, including George Soros' Open Society. The conversation highlights the need for discernment and critical thinking when it comes to the influence of these organizations and their impact on the church. The conversation explores the infiltration of progressive ideologies into Christian organizations and the need for discernment and accountability. It discusses the compromised nature of certain Christian institutions and the negative impact it has on the church. The conversation also touches on the importance of standing firm on biblical principles and the challenges faced by women in the public square while remaining faithful to their calling as wives and mothers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

04:48 Compromises within the Church

09:18 The After Party: Political Curriculum in Churches

13:13 The Evangelical Immigration Table and Left-Wing Funding

18:30 Exercising Discernment in the Church

22:50 The Infiltration of Progressive Ideologies in Christian Organizations

24:20 Compromised Institutions and the Negative Impact on the Church

29:50 The Influence of Left-Wing Funding

33:42 The Need for Discernment and Accountability

38:24 Balancing Roles as Women in the Public Square