Revelation and Romero: A Prophet in the Face of Empire
In this powerful episode, Rob and Danny are joined by theologian Matthew Whelan, author of Blood in the Fields, to explore the gospel-shaped vision of Archbishop Óscar Romero. Too often miscast as merely political, Romero was a faithful disciple of Jesus whose theology of land, justice, and solidarity with the poor was rooted in the Gospels.
Together, we’ll examine Romero’s call for land as a shared gift, his challenge to the powers of El Salvador and the empire, and the U.S. role in funding repression. As part of our Revelation Revealed series, this conversation uncovers how Romero’s life and martyrdom reveal the clash between empire and the Lamb — and what it means for Christians today to walk the costly path of justice..
Together, we’ll examine Romero’s call for land as a shared gift, his challenge to the powers of El Salvador and the empire, and the U.S. role in funding repression. As part of our Revelation Revealed series, this conversation uncovers how Romero’s life and martyrdom reveal the clash between empire and the Lamb — and what it means for Christians today to walk the costly path of justice..
June 12
1:00 pm PST
4:00 pm EST
1:00 pm PST
4:00 pm EST