Show notes
What happens when the church trades spiritual authority for political power? This episode of Seek Go Create dives deep into the historic and ongoing tension between religion, politics, and the true nature of God’s kingdom. Explore why merging faith with worldly structures often leads to confusion, disappointment, and spiritual decline—and discover what Jesus and the early church can teach us about living out the kingdom, no matter who holds the power. If you’re questioning the role of faith in today’s polarized landscape, this conversation will challenge and inspire you."Religion is not the kingdom. Politics, that's not God's kingdom either." - Tim WindersAccess all show and episode resources HEREEpisode Resources & Action Steps:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.Episode Highlights:00:00 Spirit Power Not Empire 00:55 NT90 Reading Journey 03:12 Religion And Rome Rebuilt 05:11 My Political Past 07:43 Rise Of Religious Right 13:25 2016 Gods Candidate 20:00 Kingdom Religion Rome Defined 25:35 Scoreboards And Confusion 29:10 Three Operating Systems 33:25 Why Power Cant Produce Fruit 39:02 Constantine And Christendom 41:53 Imperialized Christianity 42:54 Violence in Jesus Name 43:39 Growth Then Nominal Faith 45:54 Why Power Keeps Calling 46:15 Become What You Fight 48:03 Suffering Versus Self Reliance 50:05 American Religious Right Results 53:18 Jesus Refused Political Power 58:12 Eschatology Trap Today 01:00:37 Kingdom Without Access 01:03:55 Three Moves To Wrap Up 01:07:53 Kingdom Transforms All 01:10:41 Tangled Signal To Outsiders 01:14:12 Final Challenge And Next
