Radical shifts in the United States are sending shockwaves abroad.

Host Curtis Chang welcomes back “founding friend” David French to examine how Trump’s foreign policy is reshaping America’s global standing. From strained alliances with Canada to shifting U.S. support for Ukraine, and the dismantling of USAID, David and Curtis explore whether the nation has abandoned its long-standing commitment to liberal democracy. Drawing from scripture, historical Christianity, and even the Declaration of Independence, they discuss the deeper implications of the current moment for America’s national character and global trust.

Don’t miss the second half of this episode, where David French answers listener questions!

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Resources or references mentioned in this episode:

• The Truth About Fentanyl at the Canada-US Border
• Tariffs on Canada
• Colossians 1:15-17 (New Living Translation)
• The Declaration of Independence
• Michael Gerson’s role in PEPFAR
• George W. Bush’s 2023 Op-Ed about the need for PEPFAR
• George W. Bush’s White House Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives
• The Evangelical vote in 2024
• Listen to David’s NYT conversation with Jessica Riedl about DOGE and the deficit
• Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s Abundance
• Jake Meador’s Mere Orthodoxy article The Doom of Choice
• Jake Meador’s Mere Orthodoxy article Tolkien’s Holy Fools
• Explore The After Party with Russell Moore, David French, & Curtis Chang

More From David French:

• David French’s New York Times pieces HERE
• Follow David French on Threads

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