In this episode, we dive deep into a growing divide within the American faith community—and what it reveals about how power, identity, and belonging are being reshaped in our country.
We explore the key question: What’s the difference between a Christian who loves their country and a Christian who believes their faith should control it?
Using the THX frameworks—the 12 Utilities, PERMAH, Prospect Theory, the Admiration Equation, and Micro-Moments—we examine:
🔧 How each system affects people's experience of access, clarity, security, and emotional resonance
🌱 How flourishing (or fear) emerges from different expressions of Christian identity in civic life
📉 Why well-meaning believers sometimes drift from patriotism to nationalism without realizing it
🌟 How admiration is built through goodness, skill, awe, and gratitude—and how nationalism often replaces those with fear and supremacy
✨ Real-life moments that reveal the difference between inclusion and exclusion, service and domination
💬 Powerful reflection questions to help listeners examine their own beliefs and actions
Whether you’re a person of faith, someone trying to understand loved ones caught in the drift, or a leader looking to foster unity rather than division, this conversation offers clarity and compassion without compromising on truth.
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