crossRhodes: Reimagining Biblical Politics
The bible calls us to live as disciples of Jesus in every area of our lives, even politics. But how do we live as faithful political disciples when politics is so often complicated and even toxic? Welcome to Reimagining Biblical Politics, season 1 of the crossRhodes podcast, where Michael Rhodes, Carey Baptist College's Old Testament lecturer, and his good friend Marshall Teague immerse themselves in the startling, strange, beautiful and all too often neglected world of biblical politics, as they unpack what God has to say about following Jesus in public life.
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Seeking shalom in exile
24m | August 5, 2026
Michael Rhodes & Marshall Teague
Michael and Marshall explore Jeremiah 29 and God’s surprising call for exiles to seek the flourishing of Babylon, highlighting how Christians can pursue the good of their communities while remaining anchored in the hope of God’s coming kingdom.
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The power of hidden resistence
20m | July 29, 2026
Michael Rhodes & DiAnne Malone
Michael and Dr. DiAnne Malone explore hidden resistance through Harriet Tubman and others, showing how faith, courage, and proximity to suffering shape faithful action in the face of injustice.
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Hustling the pharaoh
27m | July 22, 2026
Michael Rhodes & Marshall Teague
Michael and Marshall explore how Exodus reshapes how we face power, asking what it looks like to resist injustice and remain faithful when the stakes are high.
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God, land, and the struggle for justice
40m | July 15, 2026
Michael Rhodes & Alistair Reese
Michael and Dr. Alistair Reese explore how Māori Christians used Scripture to challenge injustice, revealing the danger of aligning God with empire and the cost of pursuing justice and reconciliation.
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Is God really on our side?
30m | July 8, 2026
Michael Rhodes & Marshall Teague
Michael and Marshall wrestle with how the prophets confront injustice and push back against the idea that God simply backs our side in politics.
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Worship that restores humanity
30m | July 1, 2026
Michael Rhodes & DiAnne Malone
Michael and Dr. DiAnne Malone explore how the Black church embodies dignity, liberation, and community, revealing how worship reshapes identity and forms Christians for faithful public life.
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What’s worship got to do with politics?
27m | June 24, 2026
Michael Rhodes & Marshall Teague
Michael and Marshall uncover the surprising political power of the Psalms, showing how worship, prayer, and lament recalibrate our trust and allegiance in a world of competing powers.
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The Story of Tarore
21m | June 17, 2026
Michael Rhodes & Denise Tims
Michael talks with guest Denise Tims about a powerful story from Aotearoa, exploring how forgiveness and the gospel brought real transformation in a community experiencing painful conflict.
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The politics of Jesus
25m | June 10, 2026
Michael Rhodes & Marshall Teague
Michael and Marshall unpack Jesus’ “city on a hill,” revealing a bold vision of community where mercy, justice, and love redefine what politics looks like for his followers
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Rethinking politics through the Torah
31m | June 3, 2026
Michael Rhodes & Marshall Teague
Michael and Marshall dive into the Torah, exploring how it shapes a radically just community and offers surprising insights for connecting faith with everyday public and political life.
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Is the Gospel political?
30m | May 27, 2026
Michael Rhodes & Marshall Teague
Michael and Marshall explore how faith and politics connect, unpacking how Scripture speaks into everyday public life in ways many Christians overlook.
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Reimagining Biblical Politics: Coming Soon
02m | March 26, 2026
Michael Rhodes & Marshall Teague
Biblical scholar Michael Rhodes, alongside his good friend Marshall Teague, introduce themselves and share the story behind this series, inspired by Michael’s book Reimagining Biblical Politics.