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A King Like the Nations: The Easter Luncheon and the Theology Behind the Prayers
When faith leaders gathered at the White House for an Easter luncheon, the prayers offered weren't just politically awkward — they were theologically problematic. In this episode, Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ashish Varma move past the headlines to examine the deeper issues: What happens when national identity absorbs Christian identity? What does the Bible actually say about kings, suffering, and God's purposes for nations? And what does faithful Christian engagement with political power look like?
Drawing on the Sermon on the Mount, the book of Esther, 1 Samuel, and the theology of Paul…
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