crossRhodes: Reimagining Biblical Politics

Michael Rhodes and Marshall Teague · goodtv.co

The bible calls us to live as disciples of Jesus in every area of our lives, even politics. But how do we live as faithful political disciples when politics is so often complicated and even toxic? Welcome to Reimagining Biblical Politics, season 1 of the crossRhodes podcast, where Michael Rhodes, Carey Baptist College's Old Testament Lecturer, and his good friend Marshall Teague. immerse themselves in the startling, strange, beautiful and all too often neglected world of biblical politics, as they unpack what God has to say about following Jesus in public life.Want to go deeper? Check out the book Reimagining Biblical Politics. Even more at baptist.nz/crossrhodes

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Episodes 15

Reimagining Biblical Politics: Coming Soon
5mo ago · 2:00
Biblical scholar Michael Rhodes, alongside his good friend Marshall Teague, introduce themselves and share the story behind this series, inspired by Michael’s book Reimagining Biblical Politics.
Is the Gospel Political?
3mo ago · 30:02
Michael and Marshall explore how faith and politics connect, unpacking how Scripture speaks into everyday public life in ways many Christians overlook.
Establishing the Outpost: Torah
2mo ago · 31:27
Michael and Marshall dive into the Torah, exploring how it shapes a radically just community and offers surprising insights for connecting faith with everyday public and political life.
City on a Hill: Jesus, part 1
2mo ago · 25:00
Michael and Marshall unpack Jesus’ “city on a hill,” revealing a bold vision of community where mercy, justice, and love redefine what politics looks like for his followers
The story of Tarore
2mo ago · 21:00
Michael talks with guest Denise Tims about a powerful story from Aotearoa, exploring how forgiveness and the gospel brought real transformation in a community experiencing painful conflict.
Political Prayers and Kingdom Songs: Psalms
2mo ago · 27:23
Michael and Marshall uncover the surprising political power of the Psalms, showing how worship, prayer, and lament recalibrate our trust and allegiance in a world of competing powers.
Worship that restores humanity
2mo ago · 30:00
Michael and Dr. DiAnne Malone explore how the Black church embodies dignity, liberation, and community, revealing how worship reshapes identity and forms Christians for faithful public life.
God on Our Side? Prophets
1mo ago · 29:55
Michael and Marshall wrestle with how the prophets confront injustice and push back against the idea that God simply backs our side in politics.
God, land, and the struggle for justice
1mo ago · 39:36
Michael and Dr. Alistair Reese explore how Māori Christians used Scripture to challenge injustice, revealing the danger of aligning God with empire and the cost of pursuing justice and reconciliation.
Fearing God, Hustling the Pharaoh: Exodus
1mo ago · 27:14
Michael and Marshall explore how Exodus reshapes how we face power, asking what it looks like to resist injustice and remain faithful when the stakes are high.
The power of hidden resistence
1mo ago · 20:05
Michael and Dr. DiAnne Malone explore hidden resistance through Harriet Tubman and others, showing how faith, courage, and proximity to suffering shape faithful action in the face of injustice.
Reading Political Mail in Exile: Jeremiah 29
25d ago · 24:24
Michael and Marshall explore Jeremiah 29 and God’s surprising call for exiles to seek the flourishing of Babylon, highlighting how Christians can pursue the good of their communities while remaining anchored in the hope of God’s coming kingdom.
Reading Political Mail in Exile: 1 Peter
18d ago · 29:05
Michael and Marshall explore how 1 Peter describes Christians as exiles in their own communities, unpacking the challenge of holding ultimate allegiance to God’s kingdom while pursuing the good of the places God has called us to serve.
Following Jesus Under Pressure
11d ago · 1:08:00
Michael is joined by Hannah Nation to explore what the Chinese house church can teach us about political discipleship, faithful witness, and allegiance to Christ.
Talking truth and turning tables: Jesus, part 2
4d ago · 32:00
Michael and Marshall explore how Jesus engaged the political powers of his day, examining what it means to follow Christ in public life with courage, enemy-love, and allegiance to God’s kingdom.