EP 612: The Two Kens On Examining 25 Years of Post 9/11 America

In Episode 612 of The Two Kens, Ken and Ken sit down to mark a solemn and significant milestone: 25 years since September 11, 2001. Together, they look back at how that day reshaped foreign policy, domestic security, daily American life, and cultural memory—reflecting on the long-term impact that continues to ripple through our world a quarter-century later. Key Topics & Highlights Looking Back at 2001: Initial reactions, personal memories, and the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Faith Under Siege—Fear in the American Church: How post-9/11 fear shifted the American Christian Church, sparking a rise in Christian nationalism, "us vs. them" theology, and institutional anxiety over national identity. The Policy Ripple Effect: How foreign relations, national security, and civil liberties shifted over the last 25 years. Cultural Memory & Legacy: How a single morning shaped an entire generation's worldview and continues to influence public discourse. Moving Forward: Finding perspective, resilience, and understanding in the quarter-century legacy of 9/11. Notable Quotes "Twenty-five years later, we aren't just remembering a single day—we're looking at the entire quarter-century built in its shadow, including how our institutions of faith allowed fear to dictate the narrative."