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Straight White American Jesus

Bradley Onishi + Daniel Miller
Christian Nationalism
Donald Trump
Evangelicalism
Inerrancy
Democracy
Biblical Inerrancy
Mike Johnson
Trumpism
Divine Will
Ku Klux Klan
Religion and Government Separation
Man Camps
Toxic Masculinity
Accountability
2024 Elections
Religious Freedom
Iowa
Public Policy
Evangelical Christianity
LGBTQ Rights

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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In this week's episode, Brad Onishi navigates a high-stakes intersection of nuclear brinkmanship and theological crisis. The discussion centers on the fallout of Operation Epic against Iran, specifically Pete Hegseth’s assertion that God deserves "al... more

Josh Hawley tells us that blue-collar and manual labor are the domains of true masculinity. He tells us that they are the path to freedom, and meaning, and purpose. He tells us that men have no social value if they do not undertake this kind of work.... more

In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, we sit down with New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez for a wide-ranging conversation about his office’s landmark case against Meta and what it reveals about the dangers embedded in today’s social ... more

Annika Brockschmidt sits down with historian AJ Bauer to dismantle the long-standing myth that the "liberal media" narrative was a natural reaction to biased reporting. Bauer, drawing from his book Making the Liberal Media, traces a century-long stra... more

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Recent Guests

Raúl Torrez
Attorney General of New Mexico
New Mexico Office of the Attorney General
Episode: Predators, Algorithms, and Profit: How New Mexico Took Down Meta
AJ Bauer
Historian, researcher of right-wing movements, author of Making the Liberal Media, How Conservatives Built a Movement Against the Press
Columbia University Press (author)
Episode: The Sunday Interview: The Myth of Liberal Media Bias: A History of the Conservative Media Machine
Annika Brock Schmidt
Guest; interview segment planned
Academic/Writer
Episode: Weekly Roundup: No Catholics at the Pentagon, Trump as Jesus + the Conversion Therapy Court Case
Kathleen Vellenga
Mother of three in Minnesota who became a refugee advocate and helped resettle families
Minnesota refugee resettlement efforts
Episode: One Million Neighbors Ep 2: War
Simon Hoa-Phan
Vietnamese refugee who escaped Saigon by helicopter, later resettled in the United States
Refugee resettlement story (episode subject)
Episode: One Million Neighbors Ep 2: War
Jay Stringer
Author of Desire and Unwanted, therapist and researcher
Independent author/clinician
Episode: The Sunday Interview: Desire, Shame & Masculinity with Jay Stringer
Caleb Gale
Award-winning journalist and Northeastern University professor, author of Black Moses
Northeastern University; New York Times Magazine (contributor)
Episode: The Sunday Interview: Black Moses: A Saga of Ambition and the Fight for a Black State with Caleb Gayle
Brooks Potteger
Pastor associated with Pete Hegseth, speaker on Joshua Haymes' podcast
Pastor at a church linked to Pete Hegseth
Episode: Weekly Roundup: “Kill the Enemy”: Iran War Lies, "Killing" Talarico, + Calls For Political Violence
Joshua Haymes
Podcast host cited in segment about James Talarico
Podcaster
Episode: Weekly Roundup: “Kill the Enemy”: Iran War Lies, "Killing" Talarico, + Calls For Political Violence

Hosts

Brad Onishi
Host and co-founder of Axis Mundi Media; co-host of the show focusing on Christian nationalism and Evangelical politics.
Daniel Miller
Professor of religion and social thought; co-host with a focus on religion, society, and politics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Christian Teaching Style Undermines Content

    The premise of this show is interesting and I believe that the hosts are earnest in what they are attempting to do. However, as I listen to it it falls into the the trap of Christian teaching style which is stating a point slowly and repeating it but never actually substantiating the point. It’s a subtle this is true because I say it is true that plagues churches. Spend an hour in a JW meeting and this exact style is on display. It’s a form of trust me bro that can be particularly damaging when ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Meleetyme
    United States24 days ago
  • Excellent

    I appreciate the variety of shorter and longer episodes and mix of series and stand alone episodes. Guests are always great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaverCL
    United States24 days ago
  • Timely and Informative

    This podcast showed up as a suggestion a little over a year ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. Their knowledge, takes, interviews, etc about Christian Nationalism, evangelism, extremism, and other relevant topics are always informative and so timely with the current situation in the US and other areas of the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WhateverLola
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent

    Thank you for a voice of reason in this bizarro timeline. These topics are hard for me because of past religious trauma but you keep things very level and insightful and USEFUL.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TP-OD
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing podcast !

    I am so happy I found this podcast . It helps me make meaning of a broken world and maintain my Christianity as it distinguishes between white Christian nationalist and a follower of the real Jesus. Thanks so much for this incredibly enlightening podcast .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teacher C82
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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- Overall, the audience finds it a timely, essential resource for understanding religion in politics.
- Many appreciate the rigorous, scholarly approach to Christian nationalism and its policy implications.
- Listeners praise the show for its thoughtful, level-headed analysis and useful takeaways on complex topics.
- Several reviews highlight the show's ability to connect religious narratives with current events and democratic concerns.
- Some critique indicates the tone or editing can feel uneven or polarizing to certain audiences.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Predators, Algorithms, and Profit: How New Mexico Took Down Meta
Q: How does this case address Section 230, and what changes did you push for?
We argued that the harm isn't about content itself but about the product design and features that drive engagement in ways that harm vulnerable users, and that certain protections under Section 230 don't shield those design choices from liability; this led to a strategy focusing on consumer protection laws and potential injunctive relief.
Predators, Algorithms, and Profit: How New Mexico Took Down Meta
Q: Tell me about that undercover operation and what was learned from it.
The undercover operation showed how an account created to study predatory behavior could be flooded with explicit material, and it revealed that Meta had information that could help an account grow its reach, indicating internal awareness of the problem and a systemic failure to address it.
The Sunday Interview: Survivors Speak: Christian Nationalism, Patriarchy & Doug Wilson (Pamela Brown of CNN)
Q: What piqued your interest in this topic and its mainstream visibility?
Pamela Brown discusses how a viral Doug Wilson interview and the broader tightening of media attention around Christian nationalism pushed the topic into mainstream outlets, making the documentary possible and timely.
The Sunday Interview: The New MAGA History: How Trump, JD Vance, and the Right Are Redefining What It Means to Be American
Q: Tell us what happened over the past decade regarding conservatives and Trumpism, and why you think this is a shift in the right's core principles?
Conservatives who once opposed Trump gradually embraced a form of nationalism rooted in anti-liberal grievance, reframing American identity around ethnic and racial lines as part of a broader project to redefine belonging and national purpose. This transformation reflects a deeper, ongoing conflict between creedal liberalism and ethno-nationalist nationalism that has moved from the fringes into the mainstream of political discourse.
Tucker Carlson vs. Mike Huckabee: The MAGA Rift Over Israel, Antisemitism, and Christian Zionism
Q: What does Carlson imply about Christian Zionists like Huckabee?
He suggests they are more beholden to Israel than to U.S. interests.

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This show analyzes the influence of Christian nationalism and Evangelical politics in the U.S. through scholarly, critical lenses, often pairing religion professors with journalists or political commentators to dissect current events, policy debates, and cultural narratives. Episodes frequently tackle topics like Christian nationalism, religious liberty, immigration policy, and the relationship between faith and democracy, with a strong emphasis on identifying power dynamics, misinformation, and the social impact of religious ideology. Noteworthy here is the blend of rigorous academic analysis with accessible, timely commentary, as well as recurring deep dives into how religious rhetoric shapes policy and public life. Listeners can expect t... more

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