The 2024 presidential election is now just three weeks away, and the rhetoric and pressure is ratcheting up. In the midst of this election cycle, how should Christians respond? How can our commitment to truth, our love for one another and our neighbors, and our sense of hope and certainty be a witness to our communities? In this episode, Dan Darling walks through his recent book and recommendations for Christian citizens as they navigate election season.

Daniel Darling is an author, pastor and Christian leader. He is the Director of the Land Center and holds a faculty role at Southwestern Baptist Seminary and Texas Baptist College, and he previously served as the Senior Vice President for Communications of the National Religious Broadcasters. He also has served the Southern Baptist Convention as the Vice President of Communications at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.

Dan is an award–winning writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications. He is a columnist for World magazine and a regular contributor to USA Today. Dan’s work is often featured in Christianity Today and The Gospel Coalition and his op-eds have appeared in The Washington Post, CNN, Washington Times, Time, Huffington Post, National Review, First Things, and other leading outlets.

Key Takeaways:

• Link to his book Agents of Grace: How to Bridge Divides and Love as Jesus Loved
• Link to the Land Center for Cultural Engagement
• How to address conflict in the church and in our communities.
• The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation.
• Why our tone and approach still matter.
• Thoughts on patriotism and a healthy love of country.
• How to be a source of hope and strength while engaging in the public square.