Miked Up
MIKED UP is a series of conversations about issues that matter. For people who have real questions and doubts, it covers topics of faith, theology, and philosophy in ways that are easy to understand. Ultimately, MIKED UP is a podcast with a couple of guys having conversations about the conversations you are having. Time to join the conversation!
Miked Up
Would Jesus Be a Political Socialist?
🎙️ **Episode 6: Would Jesus Be a Political Socialist?**
As the presidential election draws near, the conversation around politics in the pulpit intensifies. Join Dr. Mike and Coby Duren as they explore the contentious topic of politics and religion. Should pastors speak on politics? What stance would Jesus have taken in today's political landscape? They confront the division seeping into churches across the country and share candid insights, including a lesson Dr. Mike learned from his early days as a pastor about discussing politics from the pulpit. Would Jesus vote? The duo dissects the perception of Jesus and the early church as socialist by some millennials. They also tackle the relationship between wealth and Christianity, pondering if being wealthy and Christian are compatible. Finally, they dissect the difference between equality of opportunity and equality of outcome, leaving listeners with much to ponder in this thought-provoking episode.
Tune in to "Miked Up" as Dr. Mike and Coby Duren navigate the intersection of faith and politics with honesty and insight.