James Talarico responds to pastor saying he should be ‘crucified’
Texas state sen. James Talarico,a Democrat,responded to controversial remarks by Pastor Brooks Potteiger after Potteiger suggested Talarico isn’t a born‑again Christian.Potteiger, leader of Pilgrim Hill Reformed Fellowship in Tennessee, made the comments on the Reformation Red Pill podcast, were host Joshua Haymes allegedly said, “I pray that God kills him,” and Potteiger added, “Right, right, we wont him crucified with Christ.” Talarico replied on X with a post emphasizing love and criticizing Christian nationalism: “Jesus loves. Christian Nationalism kills. You may pray for my death, Pastor, but I still love you. I love you more than you could ever hate me.” The article notes Talarico’s progressive views on abortion, feminism, and transgender issues in a deeply Republican state. It also references Pete Hegseth as a parishioner connected to Potteiger and mentions a Pentagon prayer service in 2025.The piece includes embedded media and links to related stories.
James Talarico responds to pastor saying he should be ‘crucified with Christ’
Texas state Sen. James Talarico (D) is sending “love” back to Pastor Brooks Potteiger, after the pastor made controversial comments insinuating Talarico is not a born-again Christian.
The Texas Democratic U.S. Senate candidate responded with a post on X: “Jesus loves. Christian Nationalism kills. You may pray for my death, Pastor, but I still love you. I love you more than you could ever hate me.”
Potteiger, leader of Pilgrim Hill Reformed Fellowship in Tennessee, made his comments on the Reformation Red Pill podcast, hosted by Joshua Haymes, last week.
Potteiger and Haymes were responding to clips of Talarico articulating his views on abortion, feminism, and transgenderism in relation to Christianity.
Haymes said, “I pray that God kills him.” Then, he continued by saying, “ultimately, that means killing his heart and raising him up to new life in Christ.”
Potteiger responded with “Right, right, we want him crucified with Christ.”
War Secretary Pete Hegseth is a known parishioner of Potteiger. In 2025, Hegseth hosted a prayer service with Potteiger, which was dubbed the first in a series of monthly religious sermons at the Pentagon.
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As a progressive Democrat in a deeply Republican state, Talarico has drawn controversy for his views on religion and culture that challenge conservative norms.
Talarico’s team did not respond to a request for comment.
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