Church Courage Crisis

January 28, 2026 No Comments

The episode “Immigration and the Church’s Courage Crisis” with Dr. Corey Miller on the Heidi St. John Podcast delivers a bold, timely call for Christians to stand firm.

Dr. Corey Miller—president of Ratio Christi, philosopher, theologian, and author — challenges the church to reclaim courage in a culture under siege. Drawing from Scripture and history, he confronts the immigration debate head-on. He wrote this book: The Progressive Miseducation of America.

Many religious categories are all about feelings but not about facts
Dr. Walter Martin asked: “Are you willing to do for the truth what others are willing to do for a lie?”
Borders aren’t cruel—they’re biblical. God established boundaries for nations in the Old Testament, and secure borders remain essential for ordered societies today. Jesus Himself respected human authorities and structures.
We can’t always ask “What would Jesus do?”. If I did what Jesus did I wouldn’t have three children.
We can’t hide behind “What would Jesus do?” on every modern policy. He didn’t drive cars, vote in elections, or run social media accounts—yet those aren’t sinful. The question is what Scripture requires of us now.
When we are legislating, we are always legislating someone’s perception of morality
Nations without borders aren’t nations. Politics flows from ethics, so Christians have every reason—and duty—to engage. When human laws command what God forbids or forbid what God commands, civil disobedience becomes obedience to the higher King.
How can you be a Christian and vote for a Democrat? None in Congress are pro-life.The platform supports killing babies up to the point of birth, chemically castrating boys, removing the breasts of girls. etc. Are Republicans perfect? Of course not but the Democratic platform is diametrically opposed to Christian values.
Should Christians be involved in ethics in current events? absolutely
Politics determines policy; Policy shapes nations. Why would God’s people abandon the arena where nations are formed?
Dr. Miller warns we’re witnessing a soft revolution—a long march through institutions that has captured education, media, and culture.
Compared to the Greatest Generation, this one risks becoming the most misguided.
These can be turned around; it has happened in the past and it can happen again.
We need to pray but we also need to do something.
Every Christian must consider themselves in the middle of the cultural revolution.There is something that everyone can do.
The solution isn’t retreat—it’s reclamation:
Parents and pastors must urgently train children and congregations to think biblically and stand boldly.
We are called to be salt that preserves and light that exposes.
Strategic action matters: engage education, policy, and institutions with truth and courage.
The liberal fear is authoritarianism. The conservative fear is anarchy.
Scripture offers a better way: ordered liberty under God’s authority.
The church was never meant to sit on the sidelines. This is our moment to rise with clarity, conviction, and courage.