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For those longing to connect theology and mission, we are talking about God and everything else. Broadcasting from NORTHERN SEMINARY, in partnership with Missio Alliance, David Fitch and Mike Moore bring their experiences as pastors and professors to bear on issues of mission and church. Pull up a chair or take them and their guests with you around town.
S10: E8 The Violent Take It by Force with Matthew Taylor
Theology on Mission
50 minutes 35 seconds
11 months ago
S10: E8 The Violent Take It by Force with Matthew Taylor
What happens when revivalist faith meets political power?
In this episode of Theology on Mission, Dave Fitch and Mike Moore sit down with scholar Matthew D. Taylor to uncover the startling rise of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)—a movement reshaping the landscape of evangelical Christianity and American politics.
Taylor reveals how this influential network of apostles and prophets has grown from obscure beginnings to a force wielding colossal sway, intertwining charismatic zeal with far-right rhetoric. From the Seven Mountains Mandate to the dramatic spiritual warfare on January 6, this conversation peels back the layers on how NAR’s vision of Christian supremacy is impacting both the church and democracy.
Brace yourself for a deep dive into the movement's roots, its rapid ascent, and what it means for the future of faith and public life.
Timestamps:
01:49 Introducing Northern Seminary's New President
04:17 Meet Our Esteemed Guest: Dr. Matthew Taylor
05:49 The Violent Take It By Force: Book Overview
07:50 The New Apostolic Reformation and January 6th
09:24 C. Peter Wagner: The Man Behind the Movement
12:23 Signs, Wonders, and Church Growth
17:51 Strategic Level Spiritual Warfare
20:19 Theological Implications and Controversies
23:11 The Rise of Pragmatic Theology
24:11 From Fringe to Mainstream: The Evolution of NAR
26:16 The Seven Mountain Mandate
27:32 Sarah Palin and the NAR's Political Ambitions
28:10 Donald Trump: The Anointed One
30:57 The Theology of Christian Trumpism
32:02 The January 6th Insurrection
34:35 Theological Reflections and Critiques
38:11 Christian Supremacy vs. Democracy
44:44 Cultural Resentment and Conservative Christians
48:54 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
Theology on Mission
For those longing to connect theology and mission, we are talking about God and everything else. Broadcasting from NORTHERN SEMINARY, in partnership with Missio Alliance, David Fitch and Mike Moore bring their experiences as pastors and professors to bear on issues of mission and church. Pull up a chair or take them and their guests with you around town.
