The Radical Middle
The Radical Middle
EP. 56 - The Problem with Jesus in Modern Culture: Faith Beyond Left vs Right (Part 1)
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Why does Jesus refuse to fit into modern political and cultural categories?
In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon unpacks the tension at the center of faith today. Both conservatives and progressives claim Jesus, yet neither fully captures who He is. So what do we do when Jesus challenges both sides?
This episode explores why Jesus is often reduced to political ideology, how that distorts His message, and why following Him requires embracing tension instead of choosing sides. Through Scripture and real-life reflection, Tommy shows how Jesus simultaneously draws lines and erases them, confronting power, redefining truth, and calling people into something deeper.
If you’ve felt caught between opposing views, disillusioned with faith, or unsure where you belong, this conversation will push you to wrestle honestly with who Jesus really is and what it means to follow Him in today’s world.
This is Part 1 of a series on “The Problem of Jesus” and the challenge of living out His way in a divided culture.
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