The Eikon Podcast

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S7E206 - Political Exiles

March 24, 2025 • Michael Burns

In this conversation, the Eikon team explores the themes of allegiance, exile, and the nature of the church in relation to the kingdom of God. They discuss how the early church navigated political subversion and the implications of living as exiles in a world that often contradicts the values of the kingdom. The conversation emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of what it means to pledge allegiance to Jesus and the challenges posed by political idolatry in contemporary society.

Timestamp

00:00 Introduction and Banter

07:50 Introduction to Exiles: Setting the Stage

10:25 Understanding Exiles: A Biblical Perspective

17:16 The Meaning of Repent: A Deeper Look

20:24 Allegiance and Exile: A Kingdom Perspective

23:50 The Political Language of Ecclesia

28:22 Subversion and Allegiance: The Early Church's Challenge

31:18 The Political Task of the Church

38:08 The Cross and the Kingdom: A Different Way of Living

42:31 Imagination and Allegiance: The Challenge of Exile

50:27 Political Idolatry: The Church's Struggle