Evangelicals in Civic Life

EPPC’s Evangelicals in Civic Life program researches the role the evangelical community plays in American politics and public life. This program explores the civic and political activities of evangelicals, taking a look at the broad array of organizations and leaders as well as bringing evangelical leaders together to discuss more effective civic involvement.

The program is directed by EPPC Fellow Andrew Walker, who is joined in his work on the project by EPPC Fellow Carl R. Trueman, EPPC Fellow Brad Littlejohn, and EPPC Postdoctoral Fellow Nathanael Blake.

Program Publications

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The Gateway Drug to Post-Christian Paganism

Carl R. Trueman

One of the striking lacunae on both the right and left wings of the Christian political spectrum is the general absence of any reference to the transcendence of God and the supernatural nature of the church.

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First Things / April 18, 2024

Strangling For Sexual Sport Is Exactly The Kind Of Thing We Should ‘Kink-Shame’

Nathanael Blake

If sexual liberation can’t even provide good sex, then what possible reason is there to keep pursuing it?

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The Federalist / April 18, 2024

We’re all incrementalists now

Andrew T. Walker

The pro-life movement has to work within an imperfect system and use imperfect means to fight abortion.

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WORLD Opinions / April 11, 2024

A model of courage in Scotland

Nathanael Blake

J.K. Rowling challenges an unjust gender law, and we must challenge its roots in the sexual revolution.

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WORLD Opinions / April 10, 2024

Pro-life persuasion and leadership

Nathanael Blake

Less than two years after the generational victory of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe vs. Wade, the pro-life movement is facing generational catastrophe.

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The Catholic World Report / April 10, 2024

An antidote to “shrinkflation”?

Brad Littlejohn

Government has a role in ensuring an honest market, but it can go too far.

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WORLD Opinions / April 9, 2024

Trumpite Evangelicalism or Bidenist Catholicism?

Carl R. Trueman

Trumpite “evangelicalism” or Biden’s brand of “devout” Catholicism?

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First Things / April 4, 2024

Program Media

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Mary FioRito Discusses the End of Cultural Christianity

EDIFY Podcast / March 15, 2024

Andrew T. Walker Discusses Social Conservatism for the Common Good

Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast / December 28, 2023

Brad Littlejohn on Why Protestants Convert to Catholicism

The Aaron Renn Show / December 11, 2023

Nathanael Blake on A Risk Worth Taking

WORLD Radio / November 28, 2023

Carl Trueman: “The Desecration of Man”

First Things / October 31, 2023

Andrew Walker on Baptist Political Theology

Theology for the Church / October 30, 2023

Andrew T. Walker on Christian Nationalism

Christ Over All / October 25, 2023