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Pastor Daniel Flucke @danielflucke.com · 2d

The American evangelical persecution complex is real. I appreciate this article.

Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 4d

I have a new article out tonight where I offer an apology to white evangelicals. I was wrong. You were right. I'm sorry I didn't believe you. And I offer no excuses.
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Dear white evangelicals, I was wrong – Baptist News Global

This use of force by the government against Christians is exactly what you’ve warned us about for years, Rick Pidcock says.

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 3d

For tonight's episode of "Highest Power: Church + State," I discuss how Christian nationalists are redefining the church, communion, and revival. I include the audio of Charlie Kirk saying Christ will build the government structure rather than the church.
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Ep64: Authoritarian Christian Nationalists are Redefining the Church, Communion, and Revival

Podcast Episode · Highest Power: Church + State · 10/09/2025 · 30m

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TX Bluedot @vote-see2024.bsky.social · 3d

A powerful opinion piece by @rickpidcock.bsky.social

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Dear white evangelicals, I was wrong – Baptist News Global

This use of force by the government against Christians is exactly what you’ve warned us about for years, Rick Pidcock says.

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 4d

I have a new article out tonight where I offer an apology to white evangelicals. I was wrong. You were right. I'm sorry I didn't believe you. And I offer no excuses.
baptistnews.com/article/dear...

Dear white evangelicals, I was wrong – Baptist News Global

This use of force by the government against Christians is exactly what you’ve warned us about for years, Rick Pidcock says.

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 4d

When your theology says that justice is burning kids for eternity, then hitting or zip-tying them is unlikely to prick your conscience.

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 4d

CURRENT HEADLINES

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Anthea Butler @antheabutler.bsky.social · 5d

So since I'm annoyed let me say a few things today.Some folks have been writing about Christian Nationalism and apocalyptic right wing movements for YEARS here in the US. YEARS. Do we get to have a platform in major mags and newspapers... rarely.

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 5d

Charlie Kirk denied that Jesus said "On this rock I will build my church." Instead, Kirk claimed Jesus said, "On this rock, build my government structure." Here's my latest on how Kirk and Christian nationalists have redefined the church.
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What is ‘the church’ and what is ‘Communion’? – Baptist News Global

Much ink has been spilled over the last decade revealing the ways white evangelical Republicans have descended into the abyss of authoritarianism. But while they claim to be the most committed to Chri...

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 6d

I have a new piece out tonight where I talk about how Christian nationalists act like they're the most committed to the church, and yet they're redefining what the church is.

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What is ‘the church’ and what is ‘Communion’? – Baptist News Global

Much ink has been spilled over the last decade revealing the ways white evangelical Republicans have descended into the abyss of authoritarianism. But while they claim to be the most committed to Chri...

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 6d

Pete Hegseth is inviting his Doug Wilson Cult pastors to preach for worship services at the Pentagon. So for tonight's episode of "Highest Power: Church + State," I analyze Hegseth's inaugural Pentagon Worship Service.

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 7d

Karoline Leavitt is calling this a "Democrat led shutdown" and saying, "The Democrats shut it down." Um, the Democrats don't lead anything. The Republicans literally run everything right now. Like, everything. If only the Democrats had the power to shut down what the GOP is doing to our neighbors.

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 8d

Whatever happened to compassionate conservatism? Rush Limbaugh used to criticize it by saying, “Conservatism is compassionate.” But whether that's true or not, what if the reason compassionate conservatism disappeared is that the GOP is neither conservative nor compassionate?

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 8d

An 80 year old man who you call "illegal" is having a heart attack. When the ambulance arrives to get him and they discover his immigration status, what do you want to happen to him? 2/2

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 8d

Okay Republicans, lets cut through the B.S. and get specific. So a seven year old girl who you call "illegal" is hit by a car. Her parents take her to the hospital. What do you want to happen to her? 1/2

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 9d

If we're not going to get the Epstein files, could we at least ask for Mike Johnson's Covenant Eyes report?

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R.L. Stollar @rlstollar.bsky.social · 9d

I was on @rickpidcock.bsky.social's podcast to discuss evangelical parenting teachers! It was a great conversation. Listen here:

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 9d

Three conservative leaders have recently died — John MacArthur, James Dobson, and Voddie Baucham. So I reflected on how they harmed children and on Christian alternatives to their views of parenting with child liberation theologian R.L. Stollar.

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Child Liberation Theology @childliberation.bsky.social · 10d

Child Liberation Theology's @rlstollar.bsky.social spoke to @rickpidcock.bsky.social on the Highest Power podcast about evangelical parenting teachers and how their beliefs and practices harm children. Give the episode a listen!

Ep62: How the Teachings of John MacArthur, James Dobson, and Voddie Baucham Harmed Kids & What Christian Parenting Alternatives are Available, with R. L. Stollar

Podcast Episode · Highest Power: Church + State · 10/02/2025 · 44m

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R.L. Stollar @rlstollar.bsky.social · 10d

I spoke to @rickpidcock.bsky.social on the Highest Power podcast about evangelical parenting teachers and how their beliefs and practices harm children. Check out the episode below!

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 10d

For tonight's episode of "Highest Power: Church + State," I interview child liberation theologian R.L. Stollar about how the theology of John MacArthur, James Dobson, and Voddie Baucham harmed kids and what Christian parenting alternatives are available.

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Ep62: How the Teachings of John MacArthur, James Dobson, and Voddie Baucham Harmed Kids & What Christian Parenting Alternatives are Available, with R. L. Stollar

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Christa Brown @christabrown.bsky.social · 10d

"Nowadays, Caesar is Christian. Very Christian. Intimidatingly Christian." - @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social

This is such a powerful speech. (It was delivered at a seminary, but I refuse to think of it as a "sermon.") Have a listen. Thx to @rickpidcock.bsky.social!
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Podcast Episode · Highest Power: Church + State · 09/29/2025 · 35m

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 11d

How can pastors preach about Jesus and power to congregations filled with Christian nationalists? Check out Matthew D. Taylor's thoughts on my latest episode of "Highest Power: Church + State"!

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 12d

If you’re more bothered by Bad Bunny than by Alligator Alcatraz, you need to recalibrate your moral compass.

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 13d

For tonight's episode, I asked Matthew D. Taylor if I could share his sermon from last week at Candler School of Theology. He's speaking to a group of pastors about how to preach the gospel when the church has been overtaken with Christian nationalism.
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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 16d

While the guy who came up w/ the failed rapture prophecy has gone into hiding, many of us have to live with the real life consequences that come from others who believed him. In Ep 60, I share my story and why the book of Joel had nothing to do with a 2025 rapture.
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