Jordan and Garrett talk with John Wilsey about American Exceptionalism. They cover topics like: What is American exceptionalism? How did it come about? What is the difference between religious and political nationalism? Has this played out differently among different American denominations? Have there been any common themes Why should Pastors care about these debates? Why should pastors care about history? And much more!
Resources:
1) American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea, John Wilsey
2) Redeemer Nation: The Idea of America's Millennial Role, Ernest Lee Tuveson
3) Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism, Michelle Goldberg
4) Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States, Samuel Perry and Andrew Whitehead
5) The Religion of American Greatness: What’s Wrong with Christian Nationalism, Paul D. Miller
6) Biblical Patriotism: An Evangelical Alternative to Nationalism, Adam Wyatt
7) Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes, Steven Smith
8) Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President, Allen C. Guelzo