Exclusive Interview With Brandon Pringle of Such A Time
Christians Rising to Shape America’s Future – Biblical Foundation for Faith-Inspired Politics
Should Christians keep their faith out of politics—or should biblical convictions influence how believers participate in government, culture and public life?
That question is increasingly important in an America divided over abortion, religious liberty, family, morality, education and the proper role of government.
In this powerful EA Truth Radio discussion, Brandon Pringle joins the conversation about Christians becoming more engaged in the public square and approaching political issues through a biblical worldview.
Pringle brings an interesting perspective. An Albertan and studied pastor, he has decades of business and management experience and has volunteered with charitable organizations including the Calgary Dream Centre, Mustard Seed and Inn from the Cold. His Such a Time ministry encourages Christians to engage cultural and political issues. Pringle was also a Christian Heritage Party candidate for Red Deer in Canada’s 2025 federal election.
Were Biblical Prophets Involved in Political Affairs?
The modern labels “Republican” and “Democrat” obviously did not exist in biblical times. But the Bible repeatedly records prophets confronting kings, rulers and governing authorities over their actions.
Consider Nathan the prophet.
King David was not merely a private citizen—he was Israel’s king. After David committed adultery with Bathsheba and arranged the death of her husband Uriah, Nathan confronted the most powerful political figure in the nation, declaring, “Thou art the man” (2 Samuel 12:7).
Then there was Elijah, who directly confronted King Ahab and the corruption and idolatry associated with Ahab and Jezebel’s reign (1 Kings 18; 21).
Jeremiah delivered God’s warnings to kings, officials and the nation of Judah, even when doing so resulted in persecution and imprisonment. Daniel served within the governments of powerful ancient empires while remaining faithful to God. When a royal decree prohibited prayer to anyone other than the king, Daniel continued praying to God despite the threat of death (Daniel 6).
Even in the New Testament, John the Baptist confronted Herod Antipas, a political ruler, over his unlawful marriage to Herodias (Matthew 14:3-4). That confrontation eventually cost John his life.
The pattern is difficult to miss: God’s messengers did not always remain silent simply because wrongdoing involved government officials.
They spoke truth to power.
The Pro-Life Question: What Does Scripture Actually Say?
One of America’s most contentious political issues is abortion. Several passages are central to the Christian pro-life argument.
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Psalm 139:13-16 describes God as intimately involved in human development within the womb. David speaks of God forming him. “For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.”
Jeremiah 1:5 similarly records God telling Jeremiah that He knew him before forming him in the womb and set him apart before birth.
The New Testament provides another remarkable example.
In Luke 1:41-44, when the pregnant Mary visits Elizabeth, John the Baptist—still in Elizabeth’s womb—leaps at Mary’s greeting. Luke refers to John using the Greek word brephos, commonly translated “baby” or “child.” The passage depicts the unborn John as responding within his mother’s womb.
“Thou shalt not kill [murder].” — Exodus 20:13
Taken together, they provide the theological foundation upon which many Christians conclude that human life in the womb possesses God-given value and should be protected.
For the Christian, therefore, the pro-life position can be much deeper than partisan politics. It concerns the biblical understanding of who creates life, when God knows human beings and whether innocent human life deserves protection.
Christianity and Government: Neither Silence Nor Theocracy
Christian political engagement does not require establishing a theocracy.
American Christians possess the same constitutional freedoms as other citizens to vote, organize, petition government, run for office and advocate policies informed by their deepest convictions.
The important distinction is that Christians advocating biblical principles is not the same thing as government forcing someone to become Christian.
Scripture itself also provides balance concerning government authority. Romans 13 recognizes legitimate governing authority, while Acts 5:29 demonstrates that such authority is not ultimate: “We ought to obey God rather than men.”
Daniel demonstrated precisely that principle. He could faithfully serve within government while refusing a government command that violated his duty toward God.
Christians Must Become More Than Political Spectators
Perhaps the greatest lesson is that biblical civic engagement cannot consist merely of complaining about Washington, posting political memes or voting every few years.
Christians can study Scripture, understand America’s constitutional system, research candidates, vote, peacefully petition government, attend local meetings, support pregnancy-resource and adoption ministries, serve vulnerable families, help mothers facing difficult pregnancies, defend religious liberty and hold political leaders accountable—including leaders they voted for.
And that last point is essential.
Nathan did not excuse David because David was Israel’s king. Elijah did not remain silent because Ahab possessed political power. John the Baptist did not alter God’s moral standard because Herod was a ruler.
Biblical political engagement should therefore never mean blindly defending a political party.
Truth must remain truth regardless of who occupies the throne—or the White House.
Jesus called His followers the “salt of the earth” and “light of the world” (Matthew 5:13-16). Neither salt nor light accomplishes much when it is completely removed from the environment it is supposed to influence.
America’s future will be shaped by citizens who participate.
For Christians, the deeper question is not merely “Which political side will win?”
It is:
Will God’s people have the courage to stand for life, truth, justice and righteousness—even when doing so is unpopular, politically inconvenient or personally costly?
The prophets did.
Perhaps that is one of the lessons the modern Church most desperately needs to remember.
