Jordan and Garrett talk with John Wilsey about American Exceptionalism. They cover topics like: What is American exceptionalism? How did it come about? What is the difference between religious and political nationalism? Has this played out differently among different American denominations? Have there been any common themes Why should Pastors care about these debates? Why should pastors care about history? And much more!Resources:1) American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea, John Wilsey2) Redeemer Nation: The Idea of America's Millennial Role, Ernest Lee Tuveson3) Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism, Michelle Goldberg4) Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States, Samuel Perry and Andrew Whitehead5) The Religion of American Greatness: What’s Wrong with Christian Nationalism, Paul D. Miller6) Biblical Patriotism: An Evangelical Alternative to Nationalism, Adam Wyatt7) Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes, Steven Smith8) Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President, Allen C. Guelzo Support the show