What does it really mean to live as a citizen of God’s Kingdom?

On this episode of The Michael Shane Kelly Show, Pastor Michael Shane Kelly and Pastor Annette sit down with Pastor Lonnie Keene of Strong Point Church for a powerful conversation about identity, discipleship, Kingdom citizenship, and what it means to live out your faith in every area of life. Pasted text

Pastor Lonnie shares insights from his book Kingdom Citizens: Christians Who Reflect God’s Values, including the importance of understanding our Kingdom rights, principles, relationships, and responsibilities. The conversation explores why knowing your identity in Christ affects how you live, how Christians navigate culture and politics without confusing political identity with Christian identity, and why the Church must move beyond simply growing crowds toward actually making disciples. Pasted text Pasted text

Pastor Lonnie leaves us with a powerful reminder: everything God has made available to us may already be included, but if we don't know what belongs to us, we can live beneath our Kingdom privileges. Pasted text

Know who you are. Understand what belongs to you. And learn to live like a Kingdom citizen.

Chapter 1: What It Means to Be a Kingdom Citizen

0:00 - 9:30

We explore the concept of dual citizenship and what it truly means to belong to the kingdom of God.

Chapter 2: God Has a Side: Aligning with His Values

9:30 - 17:40

God is not undecided on the issues of our day, and our calling is to get on His side rather than asking Him to validate ours.

Chapter 3: Identity Is Everything

17:40 - 27:00

When we know who we are in Christ, we know how to act, and that identity shapes every area of our lives.

Chapter 4: Living in Your Kingdom Inheritance

27:00 - 34:33

Ignorance of our kingdom rights causes us to live beneath our privileges, but what was included when we were saved is all-inclusive.