
An in-depth examination of the culture and politics of Christian Nationalism and Evangelicalism by two ex-evangelical ministers-turned-religion professors. If you have ever wondered what social and historical forces led white evangelicals to usher Donald Trump into the White House this is the show for you. As former insiders and critical scholars of religion, Dan Miller and Bradley Onishi have a u... more
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The midterms are over, and the results were bigger than almost anyone expected. Brad Onishi and Dan Miller go through the wins, the firsts, and what the results mean for the religious right and the Republican Party.
In this episode:
Why Texas flipp... more
What does it mean to be a “Christian”? An overwhelmingly common answer for American Christians would be, “to accept Jesus as your personal lord and savior.” But what does that actually mean? Can they even tell you? How much more complicated is the id... more
On Election Day, Brad Onishi and Matthew D. Taylor walk through what they’re watching on voting day and in the weeks after. The focus is religion, politics, and the echoes of January 6th, including how an electoral loss could be framed as illegitimat... more
Palantir’s AI is helping decide who gets targeted in Gaza, and the same technology is already in use by US police and ICE. This week, Brad Onishi talks with Jacob Sprang, a humanitarian worker who spent about 18 months in Gaza and the occupied West B... more
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Was a longtime listener and was very appreciative at the time for all the various ways the hosts unpacked the religious- based aspects of the last decade of political chaos and fear/ rage bait.
If you’re looking for a worldview that is an amalgamation of “left leaning politics”, ex evangelical to “woke” perspectives that without any irony presents itself as having arrived at some sort of “good place” as far as the veracity and ethical considerations that go into the host’s beliefs- and they al... more
Love the show, tired of the questionable ads.
This is a very important podcast for Americans who want true analyses regarding all aspects of our country’s dissension, and why it matters.
Listen-in; become informed. Consider your present; consider your future; and consider this question:
Now that you know, who will you follow?
Great show, but please stop using generative AI for the show notes, it looks lazy and you guys are better than that. Plus, the summaries are somehow both too detailed (step by step breakdown of the episode transcript) and not detailed enough (what are the most important topics/themes? How serious is the episode's tone?). Sometimes the show notes make it look like the episode spends much more time on a topic than it actually does, because the AI summary devoted too much space to that topic.
I renewed my subscription in March because the content is exceptional. However, I keep hearing that more content is moving g to the Substack. I’m unable to get access to it without paying for another subscription. Maybe the Substack is a separate subscription, but it’s unclear whether I should end my Supercast subscription and pay for the Substack instead.
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A sharp, research-driven discussion of Christian nationalism and evangelical culture, blending scholarly analysis with on-the-ground insight from former insiders. Episodes routinely unpack how faith, politics, media, and culture intersect—from purity culture and white evangelical influence to democracy and civil rights—often featuring guests who bridge theology, politics, and journalism. The show stands out for its academic rigor, candid personal perspectives from two ex-evangelical ministers turned religion professors, and a steady stream of guests spanning clergy, journalists, and researchers who illuminate how religious narratives shape public policy and social norms.
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