In this For God and Country devotional episode, Jenny Beth Martin is joined by Reverend Joel Mooneyhan for a powerful discussion on what it means to live as citizens of Christ’s Kingdom above all earthly identities. Drawing from the themes of Christ the King Sunday and Jesus’ conversation with Pontius Pilate, Joel explains how Christ inaugurates a Kingdom “already and not yet,” one that reshapes how believers view authority, politics, suffering, and their daily lives.
Together, Jenny Beth and Joel explore:
• Why Christ’s Kingdom is fundamentally different from worldly power
• How Jesus’ encounter with Pilate reveals the true nature of His authority
• What it means to place faith before politics
• How Christians can navigate cultural division with truth and compassion
• The hope, peace, and purpose found in following a resurrected King
• Why suffering, doubt, and hardship are not signs of God’s absence
• How community, service, and love reflect the Kingdom already at work in the world
This episode concludes the four-week devotional series and prepares listeners for a new Advent series beginning next week. Whether you are seeking encouragement, clarity, or a deeper understanding of Christian citizenship, this conversation offers timeless truth grounded in Scripture and the hope of Christ.
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