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Send us Fan MailA headline says the government wants to “advance regenerative agriculture” and suddenly every farmer has to decide what to celebrate, what to question, and what to refuse. I’m Noah Sanders, and I’m opening a new thread on a topic that sits right at the crossroads of faith, farming, and power: the proper role of civil government in agriculture, from grants and subsidies to food regulations and meat processing rules. We start where Christians have to start, with Scripture. I read Romans 13 in context and talk through what it means to honor governing authorities as something God institutes to restrain evil and keep order, while remembering that submission is not the same thing as obeying every command when it conflicts with God’s word. That framework keeps us out of the easy ditches, whether that’s “all government is bad” or “if our side wins, everything will be fixed.” From there, we zoom out to the big picture of sphere sovereignty: family, church, and state each have real responsibilities and real limits. When families and churches abdicate formation, charity, education, and community accountability, the state expands and local food systems get weaker. I also share why Christians should take local service seriously and how humility, careful listening, and learning from others can sharpen our thinking as we pursue God’s ways in regenerative farming and public life. If this sparks questions for you, share the episode with a friend, subscribe so you don’t miss the follow-ups, and leave a review so more farmers and families can find the conversation.Support the show