# Should Christians Be Involved in Politics? With Troy Miller

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Podcast: [Michael Easley inContext](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michael-easley-incontext-973051)
Published: 2026-09-08T05:00:00+00:00
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What does faithful Christian citizenship look like? Michael Easley sits down with Troy Miller, president of the National Religious Broadcasters, to discuss why Christians should understand their civic responsibility and engage culture with biblical courage. They explore Romans 13, voting, midterm elections, civic responsibility, the role of pastors, voter guides, the 501(c)(3) question, cultural engagement, and the challenge of discipling the next generation. This conversation isn't ultimately about political parties. It's about stewardship, leadership, discipleship, and whether Christians are willing to faithfully engage the culture God has placed them in. Key Topics Covered -Romans 13 and respecting governing authorities -Why midterm elections matter -Christian civic responsibility -Voting beyond personalities and political parties -The role of worldview in government -Pastors addressing cultural issues -Voter guides and churches -Courage versus fear in Christian leadership -Reaching different generations through media -Loving our neighbors through civic engagement -Discipleship and cultural responsibility Chapters 00:00 Christians and civic responsibility 01:04 Respecting governing authorities 04:03 Why midterm elections matter 05:46 Understanding worldview and policy 08:01 Christian citizenship and the American experiment 11:44 What happened to voter guides? 13:04 The pastor's responsibility to shepherd 15:49 Reaching a changing media culture 19:51 Reaching different generations 22:49 Moving from politics to governance 25:43 Courage in Christian leadership 29:28 Churches, voter guides, and the 501(c)(3) question 31:46 Do Christians want pastors to address cultural issues? 34:49 Three questions Christians should ask 36:45 Three questions pastors should ask 37:54 Fin…

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