‘Statement On Christian Nationalism and the Gospel’ and the Problem of Doug Wilson’s ‘Theonomy’

On this episode of Think & Reform, host Luke Saint dives deep into the shifting landscape of modern Christian political thought, questioning whether the leading voices of “Christendom 2.0” are actually offering liberty—or just a baptized version of the same old state control.

We kick off the show reacting to a recent reel tackling the critical ethics of the abortion debate. From there, Luke examines the evolving theological landscape by comparing Joel Webbon’s original signature on the “Statement on Christian Nationalism and the Gospel” with his current, shifted positions.

Finally, Luke dismantles a recent Q&A session featuring Doug Wilson, Toby Sumpter, and Jared Longshore. While many look to Moscow, Idaho for a blueprint of Christian society, Luke delivers a sharp critique of Doug Wilson’s brand of “Theonomy.” The problem? Wilson’s vision for Christendom still includes building inspectors. If your grand blueprint for a Christian society still features top-down bureaucratic regulations, we haven’t actually escaped statism—we’ve just changed the managers.