# James Talarico and The New Public Theology of the Left

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Podcast: [The Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ezra-institute-podcast-for-cultural-reformation-5285519)
Published: 2026-03-25T19:00:00+00:00
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What happens when progressive politics puts on Christian language and starts quoting Scripture? In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Joe Boot, Michael Thiessen, and Nate Wright examine the rise of a new public theology on the left, using Texas politician James Talarico as a case study. They discuss how bad exegesis, Gnostic ideas, and counterfeit Christianity are being used to bless abortion, feminism, and the modern sexual revolution with a veneer of biblical legitimacy.   The conversation explores why this moment matters, why many Christians are unprepared for theological arguments from the left, and how pastors and churches must respond with clarity, courage, and biblical faithfulness. This is not merely a clash between Christianity and secularism, but between Christianity and a public, persuasive imitation of it.

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