DR. JOHN WEST - The Evangelical Betrayal: How Christian Leaders Developed Stockholm Syndrome

Dr. John West is the Vice President at the Discovery Institute and author of "Stockholm Syndrome Christianity." In this conversation, he exposes how prominent evangelical leaders have compromised biblical truth for cultural acceptance. The discussion reveals shocking examples including Francis Collins using tax dollars to harvest aborted baby parts and evangelical institutions abandoning biblical marriage.KEY TAKEAWAYSFrancis Collins funded harvesting aborted baby parts from 8-42 weeks with tax dollarsOver 70% of Seattle Pacific University faculty voted against biblical marriageStockholm Syndrome Christians look more like secularists than historic ChristianityThe biggest predictor of intergenerational poverty is broken familiesSupreme Court gay marriage ruling came from a devout Catholic, not an atheistChristian boards often fail by lacking courage to uphold biblical standardsMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE"The Mark of a Christian" - Francis Schaeffer"The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind" - Mark KnollCONNECT WITH DR. WESThttps://JohnGWest.com https://stockholmsyndromechristianity.com🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW US FOR MOREBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Buy Me a Coffee FREE Men's Chastity Guide The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.ADVERTISERS Mentioned in this episode:Ready to Become the Man You Were Created to Be?Feeling disconnected from your true purpose? My biblical mentorship offers both challenge and support for men ready for authentic transformation. We work through proven approaches to help you discover the strength, purpose, and clarity God designed for you. Men are finding their identity in Christ, healing relationships, and stepping confidently into their calling. This isn't about avoiding difficulty—it's about walking through it with wisdom and brotherhood. Take this step. Schedule your discovery call and use code "BALANCE" for 10% off. Explore how biblical mentorship might be the turning point you've been seeking.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE