# Whose Jesus? Faith battles in midterms

> Christian nationalists and left clash over Jesus in American politics.
- Title: Whose Jesus? Faith battles in midterms · Mother Jones
- Summary: Christian nationalists and left clash over Jesus in American politics. Christian nationalists and left compete over Jesus' role in American politics during…
- Keywords: christian nationalism, midterms, seattle, nfl, peter hegseth, doug wilson, james talarico, jd vance, Whose, Jesus, Faith, battles
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/stress-test-faith-mideterms-religion-christian-nationalism-video
- Author: Mother Jones
- Published: 2026-10-14T15:02:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: christian nationalism, midterms, seattle, nfl, peter hegseth, doug wilson, james talarico, jd vance
## Christian nationalism rises
Christian nationalism has grown in America, pushing for Christian theology to govern politics.
## Trump's influence
The movement helped Donald Trump win the presidency and now holds power in his second-term cabinet.
## Doug Wilson leads
Doug Wilson, pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, co-founded a global network of 160 congregations.
## Pete Hegseth connects
Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, brings Doug Wilson to the Pentagon for worship sessions.
## Key takeaway

Christian nationalists and left compete over Jesus' role in American politics during midterms.