From the earliest days of the Church, Christians have grappled with how to engage with political power.

Jesus’ call to “render unto Caesar” points to both engagement and distance. Partnership with government has at times enabled churches to serve the poor and pursue justice — but at other moments has risked diluting the Gospel.

Jack Palmer White and Bishop Mike Royal are part of ChurchWorks, and they joined Premier’s Michael Fanstone to explore the issue.

Released on 23 Jan 2026