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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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Pat Kahnke and Adam Swenson break down new polling data showing Donald Trump and the MAGA movement losing ground with the American public. They examine Trump’s approval and disapproval trends, what the numbers reveal about key voter groups, and why m... more

Franklin Graham spoke at the recent CPAC event and once again showed that his allegiance to Trump and power remains strong. Pat Kahnke takes a closer look at the words of Trump’s unholy propagandist and more on this episode of Culture, Faith, and Pol... more

In this first installment of The Bible vs MAGA series, I'm asking a question that no one in evangelical leadership wants to answer: What happens when you hold MAGA values up against the words of Jesus — specifically the Beatitudes?

In Part 1, we beg... more

I spent three hours at the Minnesota State Capitol this weekend with somewhere between 100,000 and 200,000 people — and it changed something in me. This wasn't a political rally. It wasn't a hate rally. It wasn't a festival of grievances. The No King... more

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April Ajoy
Author of Star Spangled Jesus, Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith
Author, Star Spangled Jesus
Episode: How This Preacher's Kid Became MAGA's Funniest Nightmare (with April Ajoy)
Tim Whitaker
Activist and founder of The New Evangelicals
The New Evangelicals
Episode: The Christian Nationalists Who Are Taking Over the Pentagon (with Tim Whitaker)
Amy Hawk
Former member of Bethel Church and critic of its practices
Episode: MAGA, Miracles, and Manipulation: An Insider's Account of the Bethel Church Scandal (with Amy Hawk)
Michael Devereaux
Appeared on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, focused on community improvement as a teacher.
Episode: LIVE, Episode 12: CBS tries to trample on the 1st Amendment | Celebrating 100K YouTube Subscribers
Trevis Underdahl
Musician and songwriter
Episode: Finding His Voice While Deep in MAGA Country - Trevis Underdahl On His New Song (Live Stream Excerpt)
Trevus Underdahl
Musician, songwriter, and long-time friend of Pat Kahnke
Episode: Live, Episode 10: True Stories of the Damage Trump is Doing to the Twin Cities
Tihomir Kukolja
A Christian commentator and researcher opposing the conflation of Trump's politics with Christianity.
Episode: How Trump's Words and Policies Blaspheme the Name of Jesus, with Tihomir Kukolja
Tia Levings
New York Times bestselling author of A Well-Trained Wife.
Episode: Tia Levings: An Insider's Account of Pete Hegseth's Cruel Religious Movement
Dr. Karen Johnson
A historian and professor at Wheaton College, her scholarship explores how Christians have both shaped and resisted racial injustice in America.
Wheaton College
Episode: Is Our Gospel Big Enough to Handle RACE? Dr. Karen Johnson on "Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice"

Hosts

Pat Kahnke
Host of Culture, Faith and Politics with Pat Kahnke; Host and retired evangelical pastor
Ken Napzok
Co-host/streamer on the Culture, Faith and Politics channel; frequent on-air commentator

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Wisdom and Humility in Action

    I read Pat’s second book about why Christians should reject Trump and as a lifelong Lutheran and unapologetic liberal voter as well, Pat’s words resonated with my complete incredulity that people who claim Christ as their Savior could also champion a man and movement so antithetical to who God showed itself to be in the Biblical stories of Jesus’ life on Earth.

    Next I found Pat’s podcast, and I have so enjoyed listening to Pat and his guests talk about our current political and cultural “rea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    4ssasea
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States3 months 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago
  • The best!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ms Tree
    United Statesa year ago

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A top choice for listeners who want faith-based political analysis with accountability.
Audience appreciates insider perspectives on evangelical leadership and culture.
Thoughtful, pastoral lens on politics; respectful yet critical of MAGA movement.
Consistently sharp critiques of Christian nationalism presented with humility.
Hosts bring personal experience in ministry to nuanced political commentary.

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How This Preacher's Kid Became MAGA's Funniest Nightmare (with April Ajoy)
Q: How do you stay sane while following this movement and covering it day-to-day?
April describes a strong support system, deconstructing with family, taking breaks, reading fantasy, nature walks, and intentionally balancing hard topics with humor to avoid burnout.
How This Preacher's Kid Became MAGA's Funniest Nightmare (with April Ajoy)
Q: But talk to me just a little bit about what you're doing there, and then we'll jump into the book, and then we'll share some more of this.
April explains she uses humor and sketches to debunk MAGA Christian creators and Christian nationalism, aiming to make serious critiques more approachable while inviting self-reflection rather than accusatory confrontation.
MAGA, Miracles, and Manipulation: An Insider's Account of the Bethel Church Scandal (with Amy Hawk)
Q: How did you get involved at Bethel?
Amy describes her deep involvement in Bethel Church through conferences and classes, initially attracted by real experiences of healing and prophetic words.
Finding His Voice While Deep in MAGA Country - Trevis Underdahl On His New Song (Live Stream Excerpt)
Q: What effect do you hope that has on folks listening to the song?
I hope it helps people wrestle with the confusing relationship between faith and political beliefs.
Finding His Voice While Deep in MAGA Country - Trevis Underdahl On His New Song (Live Stream Excerpt)
Q: Why did you end up writing this song?
It was a response to things I saw on social media and the killings of Alex Pretti.

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