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This month we're diving into one of the most pervasive and dangerous distortions in American religious and political discourse: the problem of Zionism in US media and publishing. In conversations about Palestine and Israel, many people encounter not ... more

This month we sat down with Rev. Gerlyn Henry, Dr. Christine Pae, and Jessica Sun to talk about the manifestations of Christian Zionism within Asian and Asian American communities. On the one hand, Christian Zionism in Asia is a growing movement that... more

Today, on the 78th Nakba Day (May 15, 2026), we welcome Mark Charles, Shadia Qubti, and Rev. Dr. Robert O. Smith to the podcast, each representing different Indigenous perspectives on the problem of Christian Zionism and what can be done to give peop... more

In this episode, we are excited to connect with Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes, Rev. Dr. Crystal Silva-McCormick, and Dr. Nicolás Panotto, for what promises to be a fascinating conversation exploring the influence and impact of Christian Zionism in Lati... more

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Recent Guests

Gerlyn Henry
An Anglican priest; anti-bias, anti-racism facilitator; activist and speaker on Palestine and liberation theology
UTC/Church of Holy Wisdom; Sabeel delegation participant
Episode: Episode 9 - Christian Zionism in Asian and Asian American Contexts
Christine Pae
Professor of Religion and Women's and Gender Studies; ethicist and theologian
Denison University
Episode: Episode 9 - Christian Zionism in Asian and Asian American Contexts
Jessica Sun
Second-generation Chinese-U.S. American organizer and activist; Catholic convert
Christians for a Free Palestine; PAAC; local delegations to Palestine
Episode: Episode 9 - Christian Zionism in Asian and Asian American Contexts
Mark Charles
Speaker, writer, and consultant; Navajo and Indigenous rights advocate
Unsettling Truths author; Lutheran circles
Episode: Episode 8 - Indigenous Responses to Christian Zionism
Shadia Qubti
Palestinian-lived theologian and activist
Fortress Press author; Palestinian Christian scholar
Episode: Episode 8 - Indigenous Responses to Christian Zionism
Robert O. Smith
Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
LSTC; Chickasaw Nation member
Episode: Episode 8 - Indigenous Responses to Christian Zionism
Cláudio Carvalhaes
Reverend Doctor, theologian and liturgist
Union Theological Seminary; Latin American and Caribbean religious figures
Episode: Episode 7 - Christian Zionism in Latine Contexts
Crystal Silva-McCormick
Reverend Doctor, ordained minister, scholar
United Church of Christ; Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Episode: Episode 7 - Christian Zionism in Latine Contexts
Nicolás Panotto
Professor and researcher in theology and politics
Theological Community in Chile; University of Oldenburg
Episode: Episode 7 - Christian Zionism in Latine Contexts

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Dee
Host of Bad Theology Busted; affiliated with the Institute for the Study of Christian Zionism
Jesse Wheeler
Co-host and host of the show; central figure in presenting and moderating discussions; affiliated with the Institute for the Study of Christian Zionism

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  • This is a great podcast! The guests are true experts in the subject. I really admire their dedication to speaking the truth even at risk to their employment and standing in their faith communities. In their discussions they keep a hopeful attitude which is so helpful as I search for a way to help oppressed Palestinian families.

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Episode 5 - Christian Zionism in South Africa
Q: What does a new theology look like that moves away from Christian Zionism in South Africa?
A theology that emphasizes liberation, spatial justice, solidarity across oppressed groups, and the repoliticization of Jesus, drawing on Black Theology, Indigenous theology, and Palestinian liberation frameworks to center justice and care for the oppressed.
Episode 2 - Working Definitions of Christian Zionism with Rev. Dr. Don Wagner
Q: What is your Working Definition of Christian Zionism and what components make up someone who is a Christian Zionist?
The concise definition is political support for Zionism, but Wagner expands it to include religious, political, and economic dimensions that together promote Zionist goals and justify exclusive, often violent outcomes for Palestinians.
Episode 6 - Christian Zionism in the US Black Church
Q: Palestine is important because US imperialism funds the Israeli military, which also enables policing in Black neighborhoods. How do you unpack this connection?
Military power abroad and domestic policing are connected through systems of empire and settler colonialism; Christian Zionism reinforces a narrative that excuses violence and legitimizes occupation while domestic policing reflects similar dynamics of control and dehumanization.
Episode 7 - Christian Zionism in Latine Contexts
Q: What is required or what do you see as an effective means of countering the destructive influence of Christian Zionist beliefs and institutions in your context?
The hosts emphasize unmasking implicit Zionism in theology, complicating the belief that public politics equals religious duty, and promoting prophetic, justice-centered approaches that center Palestinian and immigrant experiences.
Episode 7 - Christian Zionism in Latine Contexts
Q: Can you tell our listeners why you think it's absolutely critical to engage these topics within the worship ritual?
The guest explains that engaging these topics in worship exposes how theology and politics intertwine, reveals when loyalty to geopolitical narratives overrides compassion, and helps congregations recognize and resist messaging that naturalizes oppression.

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This show consistently mines the intersections of theology, politics, and justice through conversations about Christian Zionism, Palestine solidarity, and liberation frameworks. Episodes span a wide geographic and topical range—from Indigenous perspectives and Black religious thought to Latin American contexts and US theological education—highlighting how Zionist narratives have shaped policy, land rights, and church life. Across conversations, the program tends to center critical analysis, decolonial approaches, and concrete strategies for faith communities to support Palestinian liberation, while foregrounding lived experiences from clergy, scholars, journalists, and activists. A notable throughline is the call for justice-centered interp... more

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