Church & State
Short:
"My first loyalty is NOT to a political party'"
Short:
"A personal request for all 'celebrities'"
Video:
"When is it okay to be a politically divisive Christian?"
Podcast from March 12, 2024

They say the two things never to discuss at the dinner table are religion and politics. What happens when they come together? Our political climate in the U.S. today is incredibly divided. When is it okay for Christians to join in the striking political rhetoric?​
Video:
"Why don't churches pay taxes?"
Podcast clip from January 24, 2024

Most people know that churches in the United States don't have to pay income or sales taxes, but do you know why? Is it just because the government is showing preferential treatment to churches? As Ken explains in this 5 minute clip, you may be surprised to learn that giving churches a tax break actually saves you money.
Video:
"Should churches pay taxes?"
Podcast from January 16, 2024

From time to time you'll hear non-Christians complain that churches are tax-exempt. Ken Coughlan (who is not just an apologist but also a lawyer) explains why churches are tax-exempt and what exactly we as a society would be giving up if we decided to change that.
Video:
"What is the role of Christians in politics?"
Podcast from July 18, 2023

To what extent Christians have a moral obligation to stand up against political ideologies?
Video:
"How should Christians vote?"
Podcast from November 9, 2022

Should Christians vote? If so, should we vote on party lines? How should we decide who to vote for? In today's episode, Ken pulls out some scriptures to give us some guiding principles
Video:
"Should government leaders 'leave their religion at home'?"
Podcast from September 21, 2022
Video:
"Is America a Christian Nation?"
Talk show from July 3, 2018
We ask several Christians the question "Is America a Christian Nation?" The answers may surprise you and will certainly prompt some meaningful reflection on the history and direction of our country.
Blog:
"The Establishment Clause, Religious Expression and a 'Christian Nation'"
Post for the Christian Apologetics Alliance from December 11, 2012
Blog:
"Jesus is Neither a Republican Nor a Democrat"
Post for Ten Minas Ministries from September 11, 2009