In Defense of Christian Patriotism

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September 29, 2025

Is Christian patriotism a good thing—or a problem? The word 'patriot' can stir up a lot of strong opinions. Can you be both a faithful Christian and a patriot? Author and pastor Daniel Darling joins Chris Brooks to make the case for Christian patriotism—and to explore what it really means to bring Jesus into politics. Don't miss this important conversation on Equipped.

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Daniel Darling

Daniel Darling

Daniel Darling is an author, pastor, and thought leader. He serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College. Dan has served in a variety of senior executive nonprofit positions. He has also pastored churches in Illinois and Tennessee. He is also a columnist for World and a contributor to USA Today.

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Chris Brooks

Chris Brooks is the senior pastor of Woodside Bible Church, a multisite congregation across the Detroit metropolitan area. Chris served for 20 years as the senior pastor of Evangel Ministries, a thriving 1,600-member church in the heart of Detroit. He also served as the campus dean of Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. A popular Detroit radio host since 2005, Chris is the author of Kingdom Dreaming and Urban Apologetics. He graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Finance, completed his MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, and graduated from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Yodit, are the proud parents of six children: Christopher, Zewditu, Cameron, Judah, Sophia, and Christyana.

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