Looking at the Government Shutdown Through a Christian Lens

2025-11-03

SummaryIn this Seeking Excellence episode, Nathan Crankfield explores the complexities of social safety nets, particularly focusing on the principles of subsidiarity and personal responsibility. He discusses the debate surrounding welfare programs like SNAP and EBT, emphasizing the need for a philosophical understanding of societal structures. The conversation also touches on the implications of JD Vance's views on the order of love and the ethical considerations of welfare distribution.Chapters00:00 Introduction & Understanding...

Summary

In this Seeking Excellence episode, Nathan Crankfield explores the complexities of social safety nets, particularly focusing on the principles of subsidiarity and personal responsibility. He discusses the debate surrounding welfare programs like SNAP and EBT, emphasizing the need for a philosophical understanding of societal structures. The conversation also touches on the implications of JD Vance's views on the order of love and the ethical considerations of welfare distribution.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction & Understanding Subsidiarity

02:17 The Debate on Social Safety Nets

07:04 Philosophy and Theology in Social Issues

11:00 Where Our Tax Dollars Are Going

15:00 Liberal Christians on The Order of Love

20:00 Why Do We Keep Appeasing Liberal Boomer Catholics?

25:00 The Problem With SNAP and EBT

30:46 How It Relates to the Shutdown

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