Nice Christian Men, Confused Politics, and Letting God Keep His Own Promises
A Bonus Reflection Guide from Episode 3
Hey friends,
If you listened to Episode 3—Nice Christian Men, Confused Politics, and Letting God Keep His Own Promises—you know we went deep. Genesis, MAGA, control, surrender, and the Kingdom of God.
It was, honestly, a hard week for me to process. It took some extra chutzpah (gahunas but I’m honestly not sure that’s even a word. And if it is a word, I don’t know how to spell it. So I’m sticking with chutzpah.) And I had to take a lot of mental breaks. Because this topic is so complex and entangled. And it feels like I’m betraying something inside me if I’m standing up against it, even though I know Christian Nationalism is not of God.
Anyway.
If you’re at all like me, you might find it exhausting and hard to process, too. So I wanted to offer something that might help you a little. Journaling always helps me, so you’ll find a few questions here that might help you. Sometimes, it’s helpful if I have prompts that help me ask hard questions. So my employee, co-pilot, and I came up with them. ;)
Reflective Questions: Letting God Keep His Own Promises
Trusting
Are there areas in my life where I have tried to keep God’s promises for Him?
What does trusting God actually look like in my daily decisions—not just my beliefs?
Faith and Politics
Have I ever confused my political identity with my spiritual one? What did that look like?
What do I believe the Kingdom of God should look like—and how does that differ from the American dream?
Deconstructing and Discipleship
What parts of my faith feel tangled up with nationalism, power, or fear?
What would it mean to follow Jesus without needing to be right?
Lamenting and Hoping
What grief do I carry about the church, my country, or my own past beliefs?
Where have I seen glimpses of the real Kingdom—moments of surrender, justice, or unexpected grace?
Reorienting
What does it mean for me to live as a citizen of heaven while still living on earth?
What promise of God do I need to stop trying to fulfill—and simply receive?
If any of these questions stir something in you, I’d love to hear about it. You can reply to this email or reach out at briannarwasson@gmail.com. I don’t have all the answers, but I do have ears—and a heart that’s listening.
With love and prayers from the middle,
Bria