The American Reformer Podcast

Empires Foreign and Domestic

Josh and Timon review and discuss two recent articles on American empire, its uses, abuses, and future. 
 
Articles Referenced:
Aaron Renn, Nationalism Isn't American - The American Mind
Daniel Strand, Providence and Empire - American Reformer
 
In Episode 35 of The American Reformer Podcast, Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline expose the American empire and the consequences of its imperial aspirations. They contrast America's moralistic view of westward expansion with the development of the Roman Empire and British Empire. They wrestle with the pros and cons of America's physical and cultural expansion as applied to "nationalism" and in particular, "Christian nationalism."
 
Listen in for a fresh perspective on the complexities of "nationalism" and American identity.
 
#Empire #America #UnitedStates #ForeignPolicy #USMilitary #War #ForeignPolicy
 
Josh Abbotoy is the Executive Director of American Reformer. He is also a Managing Director at New Founding. A seasoned private equity lawyer by background, Josh is the grateful beneficiary of Christian education, having been homeschooled, then earning his B.A. (History) from Union University and an M.A. (Medieval and Byzantine Studies) from the Catholic University of America before earning his J.D. at Harvard Law School. His writing has appeared in American Reformer, the American Mind and the Federalist, among other places. Josh lives with wife and three children in the Dallas, Texas area.
 
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Timon Cline is the Editor-in-chief of American Reformer. Prior to his appointment as editor-in-chief, he was a deputy attorney general in the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General. He is a graduate of Rutgers Law School and Westminster Theological Seminary, the Director of Scholarly Initiatives at the Hale Institute at New Saint Andrews College, a fellow at the Craig Center at Westminster Theological Seminary, and an opinion contributor at World. His writing has appeared at American Mind, the American Conservative, and Modern Reformation, among others. He is a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and lives in Philadelphia with his wife and son.
 
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The American Reformer Podcast is  hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings.
 
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Wiley’s World (ft. C.R. Wiley)

The most interesting man in Presbyterianism, C.R. Wiley, joins the American Reformer crew to talk about seminaries, pastoring, and how to walk into a hospital like you own the place.
 
In Episode 34 of The American Reformer Podcast, Josh Abbotoy, Timon Cline, and Chris Wiley engage in a candid discussion about the need for a shift in the approach to pastoral training. Drawing from their experiences and observations, they explore the limitations of current seminary models, emphasizing the importance of cultivating pastors who are not only well-versed in theology but also competent, compelling, and community-oriented.
 
Listen in for a fresh perspective on what it truly means to be a pastor—one who can bridge the gap between the pulpit and the community, embodying a comprehensive understanding of spiritual leadership in the 21st century.
 
#CRWiley #Pastor #Ministry #Community #Seminary #AmericanReformer #Podcast
 
C.R. Wiley is Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Battle Ground, Washington, Co-Host of "The Theology Pugcast," and has been married for 30 years with three grown children. He has written for Touchstone Magazine, Modern Reformation, Sacred Architecture, The Imaginative Conservative, Front Porch Republic, National Review Online, and First Things, among others. His most recent book is, "In the House of Tom Bombadil" (2021). He is also the author of, "The Household and the War for the Cosmos" published by Canon Press (2019). He is a board member of the Academy of Philosophy and Letters, as well as New Saint Andrews College.
 
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American Reformer Special: SBC Litigation Update with William Wolfe, Jon Whitehead and Josh Abbotoy

William Wolfe, Jon Whitehead and Josh Abbotoy break down the controversy around a amicus brief rently filed by the Southern Baptist Convention and various SBC entities, and contextualize it within the convention's broader ongoing response to allegations of abuse of cover-ups within the Convention.
 
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American Reformer Podcast #31: The CREC Pope?

The American Reformer team heard rumors of white smoke rising from Doug Wilson's house in Moscow, so they decided to sit down with the newly elected CREC Pope, Uri Brito (Presiding Minister of the CREC) to talk about his the denomination's history and polity, his new role, and the influence of Abraham Kuyper. 

American Reformer Podcast #30: Why Are the Kids Right Wing? (feat. D.G. Hart)

After some cajoling on Twitter, D.G. Hart, professor of history at Hillsdale, joins Josh and Timon for a rousing conversation about liberalism in America, the new Christian right, and, of course, Christian nationalism. 

American Reformer Podcast #29: So Over, or So Back?

Josh and Timon rebut Twitter predictions that the Christian Nationalist movement is over and survey Josh’s recent series on The Regime. 

BONUS EP. #1: Christian Nationalism One Year On

Twitter Space discussion from 9/14/2023 with Josh Abbotoy, Timon Cline, and friends discussing Christian Nationalism one year on. 

American Reformer Podcast #28: The Myth of Liberal, Secular America

In a wide ranging discussion, Josh and Timon talk with Joe Rigney and Glenn Moots about their July 4 response in American Reformer to D.G. Hart, "The Myth of Liberal, Secular America." 
 
Show Notes: 
The Myth of “Liberal, Secular America” - American Reformer
 
 
 

American Reformer Podcast #27: Conservative Nazi Hunters

Jon Harris, author, producer, and host of the Conversations That Matter podcast, joins Josh and Timon to talk about his provocative American Reformer debut article: "Conservative Nazi Hunters." 
 
Show Notes:
Conservative Nazi Hunters
Conversations That Matter
TruthScript

American Reformer Podcast #26: Fighting Dirty is Better than Dying

Ben Crenshaw, a 2023 Cotton Mather Fellow and PhD candidate at Hillsdale College, joins Josh and Timon to unpack his recent article, "The Power of Nationalism: A Defense," the nature of the American Constitutional Order and its possible futures. 
 
Show Notes: 
The Power of Nationalism: A Defense - American Reformer
 
Fellowship - American Reformer