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Culture, Faith and Politics with Pat Kahnke

Pat Kahnke
Donald Trump
Christianity
Immigration
Republican Party
New Apostolic Reformation
Justice
Kristi Noem
Social Justice
MAGA Movement
Christian Nationalism
Evangelicals
Conservatism
January 6 Insurrection
Political Correctness
Racism
Tribalism
The Sin Of Empathy
Due Process
January 6 Capitol Riot
Demagoguery

Pat Kahnke has written two books, from a pastoral perspective, to reject Donald Trump and his MAGA movement:

A Christian Case Against Donald Trump (2024)

MAGA Seduction: Resisting the Debasement of the Christian Conscience (2020)

He was an evangelical church planter and pastor for twenty years before retiring from church ministry in 2016. Planted a church in the inner city of St. Paul, MN - par... more

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Recent Guests

Tia Levings
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Episode: Tia Levings: An Insider's Account of Pete Hegseth's Cruel Religious Movement
Tihomir Kukolja
A scholar discussing the historical context of German Christians' support for Hitler and parallels to America today.
Episode: When German Christians Worshipped Hitler: A Warning for American Evangelicals, with Tihomir Kukolja
Dr. Karen Johnson
A historian and professor at Wheaton College, her scholarship explores how Christians have both shaped and resisted racial injustice in America.
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Episode: Is Our Gospel Big Enough to Handle RACE? Dr. Karen Johnson on "Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice"
Dr. Benjamin Park
Historian of the Latter-day Saints movement and professor of history at Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University
Episode: “The Unlikely Alliance Between Mormonism and Christian Nationalism” with Dr. Benjamin Park
Reverend Tihomir Kukolja
A leader advocating for peace and understanding across cultures, shaped by his experiences in the former Yugoslavia during civil war.
Episode: Facing Gaza as a Christian: I'm Afraid I've Been Silent For Too Long
Amy Hawk
Writer and Bible teacher, author of The Judas Effect
Episode: Amy Hawk on "The Judas Effect: How Evangelicals Betrayed Jesus for Power"
Adam Swenson
Cancer survivor and speaker with insights on empathy
Episode: Guest Adam Swenson: The Sin of Empathy is a weird, dishonest, and absurd idea. (Recorded 3/13/25)
Charlie Sykes
A former conservative talk show host and currently a political analyst and podcaster
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Episode: Guest Charlie Sykes: Trump's war on Christianity - plus his journey from GOP radio host to Never Trump.

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Pat Kahnke
Host and commentator with a focus on the intersection of culture, faith, and politics. A former evangelical church planter and pastor, Kahnke critiques the impact of the MAGA movement on Christian values.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • The best!

    It’s my favorite podcast and I listen to many! I just wish all the old episodes were available.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ms Tree
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you!

    I appreciate your thoughtfulness and devotion to connecting God’s Word to current events. I have felt a bit homeless over the past 5 years, as someone who loves Jesus but does not align with the perspectives of so many in the US who claim Christian faith. Also, born in MN but raised in Europe. Appreciate the MN here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EEJ93
    United States10 months ago
  • Thanks for speaking out!

    My faith has been extremely damaged by right wing political evangelicals and their so called “Christian”followers. It helps to know there are evangelicals like Pat that actually follow Christ and his teachings and recognize Trump is destroying our country!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gotleftinthemiddle
    United States10 months ago
  • The best!

    It’s my favorite podcast and I listen to many!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ms Tree
    United Statesa year ago
  • A gracious call

    A clarion call to a portion of the church in America who have been seduced by the desire for political power and thereby wandered from the ways of Jesus.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2016Hawks
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful integration of faith and current events, finding comfort in a perspective that challenges mainstream evangelicalism. Comments indicate a sense of belonging and validation for those feeling marginalized by traditional conservative views. The podcast has been described as enlightening and necessary, particularly for those wishing to reconcile their faith with progressive views.

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Q: Did the video change my approach to the situation?
Yes, it did. The host reflects that despite careful wording, he now expresses his views more firmly on a human level.
How Trump's Words and Policies Blaspheme the Name of Jesus, with Tihomir Kukolja
Q: Can you show an example of that? What's an example of something that you would expect different from what you're seeing from people who claim to be governing as Christians?
An example would be the discrepancy between stating Christian values while enacting discriminatory and hateful policies.
Tia Levings, Pt 1: Her Story of Escaping Doug Wilson's Domineering Patriarchal Religious Movement
Q: What would you tell younger Tia?
Don't wait so long to leave a harmful situation; trust yourself to seek freedom earlier.
Tia Levings: An Insider's Account of Pete Hegseth's Cruel Religious Movement
Q: What would you tell younger Tia, who's in this abusive marriage?
I waited long after I saw the writing on the wall because I was scared to leave.
Angela Denker on her book "Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood"
Q: How do you think about de-radicalization in terms of this book?
De-radicalization involves maintaining relationships while setting boundaries, and helping individuals transition out of radicalized communities with support.

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The content focuses on the intersection of culture, faith, and politics, particularly within the context of Christianity. Discussion topics frequently center around the challenges posed by the MAGA movement and Donald Trump's influence on evangelical Christianity. Episodes often critique the moral and ethical implications of this political alignment, encouraging listeners to maintain their faith values amidst political turmoil. Noteworthy features include personal reflections from the host, who shares their journey from a traditional conservative Republican perspective to a more independent stance in light of the current political climate. This combination of political commentary with a faith-based approach makes the podcast particularly re... more

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