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This podcast, featuring Andrew Clayton and Megan Basham, delves into the concerning trend of left-wing foundations infiltrating evangelical institutions. Basham, a cultural reporter for the Daily Wire, discusses her book "Shepherds for Sale," which exposes this phenomenon. The podcast highlights the significant political influence of evangelicals, representing roughly 30% of the electorate, and their historical role in opposing communist infiltration. However, left-wing foundations, funded by billionaires like George Soros and Pierre Omidiar, have created front groups with "evangelical" in their names to influence conservative lawmakers and create the impression of widespread evangelical support for progressive policies. This infiltration has impacted pastors and churches through new terminology, friendship networks, and the manipulation of "love your neighbor" rhetoric. Basham explains how pastors can be unknowingly used to promote progressive policies through seemingly innocuous initiatives like "creation care" and general statements of principles. The podcast also examines the shift in conservative Christian media outlets like Christianity Today, which have become increasingly woke and promote progressive viewpoints on issues like gun control, climate change, and immigration. The influence of elite groups like the World Economic Forum and the Council for Foreign Relations on evangelical leaders is also discussed, using Rick Warren as an example. The podcast concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to be aware of this infiltration and to support efforts to expose the truth.

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The Infiltration of Evangelical Institutions

This podcast explores how left-wing foundations have infiltrated evangelical institutions, influencing leaders to adopt progressive policies and shifting the Christian landscape. The podcast features Megan Basham, a cultural reporter for the Daily Wire, who discusses her book "Shepherds for Sale," which exposes this phenomenon.

00:00:19

The Political Power of Evangelicals

The podcast discusses the significant political influence of evangelicals, representing roughly 30% of the electorate, and their historical role in opposing communist infiltration.

00:05:11

Left-Wing Foundations and Their Influence

The podcast highlights how left-wing foundations, funded by billionaires like George Soros and Pierre Omidiar, have created front groups with "evangelical" in their names to influence conservative lawmakers and create the impression of widespread evangelical support for progressive policies.

00:07:50

The Impact on Pastors and Churches

The podcast examines the impact of this infiltration on pastors and churches, discussing how pastors can be unknowingly used to promote progressive policies through seemingly innocuous initiatives like "creation care" and general statements of principles.

00:19:41

The Need for Resistance and Scriptural Guidance

The podcast concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to be aware of this infiltration and to support efforts to expose the truth. It emphasizes the importance of confronting error and evil in the culture, even when it comes from within the church, and the need to follow scriptural guidance for addressing these issues.

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Q&A

• Why are evangelicals important in American politics?

  Evangelicals represent a significant portion of the electorate, roughly 30%, and often act as a firewall against progressive policies. They have historically been a conservative voting bloc, opposing issues like open borders and abortion.

• How have left-wing foundations targeted evangelical institutions?

  These foundations have created front groups with "evangelical" in their names to influence conservative lawmakers and create the impression of widespread evangelical support for progressive policies. They have also funded initiatives within churches to promote progressive views on issues like climate change and LGBTQ+ rights.

• How are pastors and churches experiencing the influence of these groups?

  Pastors are being exposed to new terminology and initiatives that promote progressive policies, often without realizing the underlying agenda. They are also being pressured to sign onto general statements of principles that can be used to justify specific policies.

• How has the phrase "love your neighbor" been manipulated?

  The phrase "love your neighbor" has been used to justify progressive policies, even on issues like abortion and the sanctity of life. This manipulation creates a false sense of moral obligation to support policies that are contrary to traditional Christian values.

• What is the deconstruction movement and how is it impacting evangelical churches?

  The deconstruction movement is a trend among young evangelicals who are questioning traditional Christian beliefs and seeking to reinterpret the Bible through a more progressive lens. It is leading to a shift in attitudes towards issues like sexuality, gender, and social justice.

• What is the role of elite groups like the World Economic Forum in influencing evangelical leaders?

  These groups have sought to partner with churches to advance their agendas, often by offering opportunities for evangelical leaders to gain influence and recognition. This can lead to a shift in positions on important issues, as seen with Rick Warren.

• What is the need for resistance against the infiltration of left-wing ideology into the church?

  It is crucial to expose darkness and confront error and heresy within the church. This involves following the scriptural guidance for addressing these issues and avoiding legalism, which can create man-made rules that are not based on the Bible.

• What is the importance of speaking truth to power within the Christian community?

  It is essential to call out those who have departed from their original doctrinal soundness and to expose the manipulation of Christian values for political gain. This requires courage and a willingness to challenge those in positions of authority.

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