When the Enemy Schemes, We Sing!

This week, The Atlantic launched a hit piece attacking me as a “Christian Nationalist.” They aren’t the first, and they won’t be the last.

In an ironic twist that I’m sure is lost on the author, the article reads like high praise for the effectiveness of our efforts. “Given his rallies and political connections, Feucht is ‘maybe the most effective evangelical figure on the far right,’” said Matthew D. Taylor, a senior Christian scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies.

Here’s another excerpt: “After rising to prominence during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic by throwing Christian rock concerts in violation of lockdown orders, Feucht has built a massive audience of devotees. His constant stream of worship events across the country makes Christian nationalism more accessible for the religious masses, as does his prolific social media presence (he has half a million followers between Instagram and X).”

They think pointing out that we violated lockdowns to worship—or that we host a constant stream of worship events—is some kind of attack. But it couldn’t be further from the truth.

Then there’s this: “Under pressure from parents and lawmakers, schools have banned lesson plans and library books related to LGBTQ themes. Feucht is not single-handedly responsible for these wins for Christian nationalists, but his influence is undeniable.”

The media is blind to the desires of the American people. We’ve seen how far a secular government can sink this great nation. But people are waking up, turning their hearts to Jesus, and demanding that their lawmakers legislate based on truth.

So why, after all these years, are they still coming after me?

Last year, I published an article titled, “Defining ‘Christian Nationalism.’” In it, I explained why so many Americans have been demonized with that label. The people who scream “Christian Nationalist!” the loudest are often the same ones who hate Christians—and hate nationalism.

Worse, they try to preach to us about how Christians should behave without ever reading the Bible, which clearly lays out how we’re called to live.

I believe the reason I’ve drawn so much disdain from the media is because I’m vocal about the rights I was endowed with by my Creator. All rights come from God—not the government.

So when the government of California declared that the right to sing in church was revoked, I refused to accept it.

And when governments across the country told Let Us Worship we couldn’t peacefully gather, we refused to accept that too. We took our lead from the Apostle Paul.

Paul is the perfect example for believers in how to deal with government overreach. In Acts 9, God calls Paul “a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.”

Later, in Acts 16, Paul was unjustly imprisoned. When the authorities tried to quietly release him, the jailer said, “The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released. Now you can leave. Go in peace.”

Translation? Go quietly.

How did Paul respond? By obediently submitting to the government officials who violated his rights?

Not Paul.

The very next verse says, “But Paul said to the officers: ‘They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and threw us into prison. And now do they want to get rid of us quietly? No! Let them come themselves and escort us out.’” (Acts 16:37)

Paul knew his place in the Kingdom of God—and he knew his rights as a Roman citizen. Following Jesus does not mean surrendering the constitutional rights that come from God in the first place.

And the response of the jailers? It mirrors how the government, media, and elite establishment respond to us now—with fear and trembling. “The officers reported this to the magistrates, and when they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens, they were alarmed.” (Acts 16:38)

It’s no surprise that the governments and cities where we’ve faced the most persecution are also among the most dangerous, poorly run, and broken. And it’s the failing media outlets—closest to bankruptcy and irrelevance—that have attacked us most viciously.

So we know how Paul responded when his rights were violated. Now what? How are we to interact with our government?

We turn once again to Paul in 1 Timothy 2: “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”

We must pray for our leaders—Democrat and Republican alike—so that we can live out God’s calling on our lives in godliness and holiness.

And perhaps the most ironic twist is this— the more we’ve been attacked for holding revivals across America, the more doors that have opened. We’ve been attacked by mayors, then welcomed by governors. We’ve been attacked by the media, but welcomed into the White House. We’ve been kicked out of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, but welcomed to balcony of the Speaker of the House.

And tomorrow, we have a very special album releasing titled, Worship From The White House. This album was recorded in the White House, at the U.S. Capitol, and at Mar-a-Lago.

It’s a sound for this season, and an embodiment of God’s favor and faithfulness. I hope it encourages you and uplifts you for this season!