Michael Brown

Michael Brown

Op-ed Contributor

Dr. Michael Brown (www.askdrbrown.org) is the host of the nationally syndicated Line of Fire radio program. His latest book is Evangelicals at the Crossroads: Will We Pass the Trump Test? Connect with him on FacebookTwitter, or YouTube.

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  • When ‘masculine Christianity’ becomes unhealthy, even dangerous

    When ‘masculine Christianity’ becomes unhealthy, even dangerous

    But there is a difference between the courageous and heroic Church and the hyper-masculinized, even militarized Church.

  • MACGA: Make the Church godly again!

    MACGA: Make the Church godly again!

    Why can’t we help the best candidates get elected without sullying ourselves in the process? Why can’t we retain our testimony while advocating for our political causes?

  • ‘He’s saying what we’re all thinking’

    ‘He’s saying what we’re all thinking’

    We’re too afraid to speak openly, lest we be ostracized or unfriended or misunderstood or mocked. Better to stay quiet and let the storm pass.

  • The difference between patriotism and Christian faith

    The difference between patriotism and Christian faith

    The reality is that America is a fallen nation, just like every other nation on the planet, and as such, is part of what the Bible calls “the world.” The political system is also part of this fallen world, with even our favored party mixed with corruption and compromise.

  • God’s transcendent vision for His Church

    God’s transcendent vision for His Church

    The truth is that the Church should be leading the way in moral and cultural reformation. We should be on the front lines of confronting evil and calling out injustice. And politicians should be appealing to us for our vote and our support, recognizing that they need us more than we need them.

  • What I mean when I speak of the political seduction of the Church

    What I mean when I speak of the political seduction of the Church

    We need to take our place on the front lines, putting first things first — and that means the Gospel before politics. If we keep our priorities straight, the nation can be shaken.

  • We need God more than ever

    We need God more than ever

    Consequently, while we’re trying to restore respect for the Scriptures, others are debating which preferred gender pronouns to use.

  • 7 steps to help unite the Church of America

    7 steps to help unite the Church of America

    It’s the same in our day, except that the divisions are not just generational. They cut across every sector of the society and run right through the Church.

  • Forgiveness through the cross vs. student debt forgiveness

    Forgiveness through the cross vs. student debt forgiveness

    But comparing the forgiveness that comes through the cross with the government’s select and partial forgiving of college loans is like comparing apples to elephants. They are that far apart and distinct.

  • Can Christians thrive as the dominant majority?

    Can Christians thrive as the dominant majority?

    Can we be part of the dominant political power while still being servants of all? Can we be active politically without losing sight of our higher calling, namely, to know Jesus and make Him known?