The Christian Fixation on Political Power

The Christian Fixation on Political Power

“Be Bold America!”

Aired October 2, 2026 at 5:00pm (PT) 

Christian fixation with political power is the theological emergency of our time. – Dr. Matthew D. Taylor

In this interview, Dr. Matthew D. Taylor traces the origins of Christian supremacy. Jesus directed his followers away from the race for power, but somewhere along the way, many Christians turned Jesus into a mascot for imperial domination. Where did it all go wrong?

In his book, Defying Tyrants, Dr. Taylor excavates scriptural texts and unpacks the notion of Christian antichrists and quarrels with Christian supremacy. He challenges us to put steel in the spine of Christian resistance to tyrants and reprimands the Christian leaders who bless them. He spotlights a counter tradition of Christians who have lived generous lives of sacrifice and stood up to authoritarian through the centuries.

Interview Guest:

Matthew D. Taylor, Ph. D., is an award-winning author, public intellectual, and nationally recognized speaker focused on religion, politics, and democracy in the United States. Matthew Taylor holds a PhD in Religious Studies from Georgetown University and an MA from Fuller Theological Seminary. His research and commentary have appeared in outlets including: The New York Times, NPR’s Weekend Edition, On the Media, Rolling Stone, Politico, The Bullwark, Sojourners, and Religion News Service.