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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

Today we’re excited to connect with Josiah R. Daniels, Rev. Keyanna Jones Moore, and Rev. Dr. Reggie Williams. During our conversation this month, we will dive deeper into how Christian Zionism shows up in the spiritual and political realities of Bla... more

This month we’ve connected with our movement partners in South Africa. Joining us across a vast span of time zones, we’re excited to bring Dr. Thandi Gamedze and Dr. Ntando Mlambo to the podcast. The ideas of “Land, space, and place” are integral to ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Josiah R. Daniels
Senior Associate Opinion Editor at Sojourners; journalist focusing on identity, religion, politics, and class
Sojourners
Episode: Episode 6 - Christian Zionism in the US Black Church
Keyanna Jones Moore
Reverend, abolitionist, co-pastor at Park Avenue Baptist Church (Atlanta); activist
Atlanta Multifaith Coalition for Palestine
Episode: Episode 6 - Christian Zionism in the US Black Church
Reggie Williams
Reverend Dr., Associate Professor of Black Theology at Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
Episode: Episode 6 - Christian Zionism in the US Black Church

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Jesse Wheeler
Host of the podcast (co-host); associated with the Institute for the Study of Christian Zionism; involved in podcast production and outreach.
Dee
Co-host and host of Bad Theology Busted; plays a central role in conversations and collaboration with researchers and guests.

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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 examines Christian Zionism through critical, justice-oriented lenses, with episodes featuring indigenous scholars, theologians, journalists, and activists who connect biblical narratives to real-world impacts—land rights, colonial histories, and liberation movements. Across recent episodes, discussions challenge traditional Zionist narratives, explore Palestine solidarity, and offer concrete paths for faith communities to rethink theology, public witness, and policy. Noteworthy is a pattern of inviting diverse regional perspectives (North America, Latin America, Africa) and pairing scholarly critique with practical steps for reforming education, worship, and community action. For potential listeners, expect rigorous a... more

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