What do you get when theology and politics share a toothbrush? A whole lot of awkward—and a serious case of identity crisis in the Church. In this spicy episode of Weird Hill to Die On, Adam, Phoenix, and MJ wade into the murky waters of political tribalism, asking why so many Christians seem more devoted to party platforms than to the kingdom of God.

We wrestle with questions like: Can you vote a certain way and still be a Christian? Is your church a place of worship or a political rally? Why does it feel like political allegiance has become the new test of orthodoxy?

This isn’t a hit piece on the left or right—it’s a come-to-Jesus moment (literally) about how we’ve conflated our theology with our ideologies. From MJ’s insights on civil religion to Phoenix’s New Zealand outsider take on American partisanship to Adam’s experiences of racial tension in the church, we’re diving deep—and keeping it real.

If you’ve ever felt politically homeless, spiritually exhausted, or just annoyed that your pastor quotes cable news more than Scripture, this episode is for you.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Political tribalism in the Church.
• The difference between kingdom allegiance and party loyalty.
• The legacy of the Moral Majority and civil religion in America.
• Racial justice, historical ignorance, and cross-cultural empathy.
• Christian nationalism vs. Christian witness.
• Why media algorithms make everything worse.
• How to disagree without demonizing.

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Is it heresy... or just uncomfortable theology? In this raw episode of Weird Hill to Die On, Adam Coleman, Phoenix Hayes, and Mary Jo Sharp dive into beliefs that get labeled as heretical—often unfairly. From Christmas trees and Calvinism to creation debates and God’s gender, they explore what makes a belief truly heretical versus just theologically adventurous. Expect deep dives into church history, spontaneous soap box moments, and just the right amount of sass. Whether you’re a heresy hunter or a recovering theology nerd, this episode is for you.

Key Topics Discussed

• What defines heresy vs. orthodox Christianity.
• Pagan origin claims about Christmas and Easter.
• The Calvinism vs. Arminianism vs. Molinism debate.
• Views on the un-evangelized and salvation boundaries.
• Young Earth vs. Old Earth creationism.
• Gender and the image of God (Is God non-binary?).
• The role of the early church, creeds, and councils in defining orthodoxy.
• Why “unity in essentials, liberty in non-essentials” matters.
• How theology gets weaponized in Christian culture.

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"Who's It Hurting Anyway?"
What’s Primary, What’s Not, and Why That Difference Matters for Christians

In this episode of Weird Hill to Die On, Phoenix Hayes, Mary Jo Sharp, and Adam Coleman dive into the fuzzy world of primary vs. secondary doctrines—and why some "gray areas" have real consequences. Not every disagreement is a deal-breaker—but some are. So how do we know the difference?

This week, we ask: Who’s deciding what really matters in Christianity? And how do we stay faithful without falling into tribalism or theological apathy? We discuss the danger of theological duct tape, the difference between a loving disagreement and weaponized certainty, and why your hot takes might be missing the hermeneutic boat.

So pour your coffee, clutch your Bible and your epistemology textbook, and join us on a sacred side quest through theology’s weird hills and speed bumps.

🔑 KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED

• What defines a primary vs. secondary doctrinal issue
• Tertiary issues and cultural baggage
• Theological consequences of treating everything as secondary
• The language of sinful lifestyles vs. theological disagreements
• Paul vs. Peter (Galatians 2) and gospel integrity
• The gray zone: disagreement ≠ hate
• Building relational equity before offering correction
• Christian social media ethics vs. Jesus’ example
• Some of the personal 2020 racial justice fallout in apologetics

📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED or IMPLIED

🧠 Theological Concepts

• Primary doctrines: The Trinity, bodily resurrection, salvation by grace
• Secondary doctrines: Baptism types, eschatology, women in ministry
• Tertiary views: Political affiliation, social customs, age of the Earth
  
  
  📖 Scriptures
• Galatians 2:11–14 – Paul confronting Peter
• John 14:6 – "I am the way, the truth, and the life"
• Genesis 1 – Imago Dei (Image of God)
• Matthew 28:19–20 – The Great Commission
• Matthew 23 / Luke 13:34 – Jesus weeping over Jerusalem
  
  📚 Books & Theories
• "Introduction to Biblical Interpretation" – Klein, Blomberg, Hubbard
• "Celebrities for Jesus" – Katelyn Beaty (originally mentioned in show, but didn't make the final cut; still recommended)
• Best Possible Worlds & Free Will Defense (Problem of Evil frameworks)
• Epistemic Overreach (philosophy of knowledge)

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Track: "This is Funky"
Artist: Tonydrumer
License ID: 497VL2ZNJX