{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"9.21 - Politics and Faith: Spiritual Reality","description":"Is God on your political side? Scripture may say otherwise. Sam, John, and Ron continue their series on governing authorities by challenging one of the most common assumptions Christians make: that God automatically supports \u201cour\u201d nation, party, or political tribe.  From Isaiah\u2019s shocking blessing of Egypt and Assyria, to Nahum\u2019s judgment against violent empires, to Daniel\u2019s warning that even admired superpowers can become beastly, the guys explore the Bible\u2019s deeply unsettling view of political power. Then Revelation raises the stakes. Rome is portrayed as a beast empowered by Satan itself, tempting believers to exchange allegiance to Jesus for security, prosperity, and survival. (Sound familiar?)&amp;nbsp;  Finally, the conversation turns toward the New Testament\u2019s provocative language about Satan as the \u201cgod\u201d and \u201cruler\u201d of this world\u2014setting the stage for next week\u2019s deep dive into powers and principalities.  Are Christians placing too much hope in earthly kingdoms?  Tune in to find out. ","author_name":"After Class Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/afterclass.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41410195\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202268135"}