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Straight White American Jesus

Bradley Onishi + Daniel Miller
Christian Nationalism
Josh Hawley
Donald Trump
Masculinity
Christianity
Toxic Empathy
ICE
Trump Administration
Allie Beth Stuckey
Empathy
Evangelicalism
Social Justice
Faith Deconstruction
Charlie Kirk
Pete Hegseth
Immigration Policy
Republican Party
Iran
Supreme Court
Immigration

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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Throughout his presentation of manhood and masculine virtue, Josh Hawley assures us that he’s telling us “what the Bible says,” or “what the Bible teaches.” And he’s not alone: biblicist Christians almost always support their claims by assuring us th... more

Sunday's nine-hour “Rededicate 250” event on the National Mall brought together politicians and religious leaders calling for America to be returned to God. In this episode, Brad Onishi breaks down key statements from figures like Robert Jeffress, Mi... more

In this episode of the Straight White American Jesus Sunday Interview, host Leah Payne speaks with Jonathan Calvillo, sociologist of religion at Candler School of Theology at Emory University and author of The Saints of Santa Ana, about growing tensi... more

Brad and Dan dig into another whirlwind week in Trumpworld, beginning with the unveiling of a towering gold-leaf Donald Trump statue at his Doral golf resort and the increasingly explicit fusion of political power, religious symbolism, and personalit... more

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Recent Guests

Reza Ozlan
Guest contributor
Episode: Weekly Roundup: Under-Babied and Overruled: Trump’s Golden Calf Politics
Peter Manseau
Novelist, historian, and museum curator
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Episode: The Myth of Religious Freedom w/ Reza Aslan and Peter Manseau
Adrian Daub
Professor of German Studies and Literature at Stanford University; author of What Tech Calls Governing
Stanford University
Episode: The Sunday Interview: Governing Without Accountability: Silicon Valley’s Ideology with Adrian Daub
Kira Ganga Keefer
Expert on vaccines and religious vaccine hesitancy
Fairfield University
Episode: Hegseth Repeals Vax Mandate: The Anti-Vax Playbook Comes to the Pentagon
Dr. Tiffany Townsend
President of CORE Perspectives; former chief diversity officer at Purdue University Global and Augusta University; psychologist and educator
CORE Perspectives; former academia
Episode: The Sunday Interview: Weathering the Backlash: Navigating The Anti-DEI Wave with Dr. Tiffany Townsend
Pete Hegseth
Fox News commentator; leader in conservative Christian nationalist circles; TpUSA ally
Tpusa; Fox News
Episode: Weekly Roundup: Trump, Vance, and Just War Theory + Pete's Pulp Fiction
John D. Vance
Catholic convert and political figure discussed in the episode; associated with the debate over the Pope and Western civilization
United States politics
Episode: Trump, the Pope, and the Myth of Western Civilization
Viktor Orban
Prime Minister of Hungary referenced as a central figure in the defense of Western civilization
Hungary Government
Episode: Trump, the Pope, and the Myth of Western Civilization
Bart Ehrman
New Testament scholar and author
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Episode: The Sunday Interview: Did Jesus Invent Western Morality with Dr. Bart Ehrman

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
  • A Must Listen!

    SWAJ has been a breath of fresh air for me. I found them right after Trump was elected (2016) and needed to make sense of how and why this happened, stayed because all the conversations about “hot button” topics are so important and spot on, and have remained engaged through the insanitary of a 2nd Trump administration.— not to mention, the deconstruction of my faith (from growing up within evangelicalism/ fundamentalism) has been painful, confusing and isolating at times- and the conversations ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reality_Carrie
    United States3 days ago
  • Low IQ

    Trump got elected because of illegal immigration, not Jesus

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    VietSchlong
    United States2 months ago
  • Reflects my Faith

    This mob are pretty special. I spent 53 years in mission and community development and I don’t find this mob the least bit offensive. Far from it. Folks like me are mostly digging in deep to our beliefs and so are these folks. Also their theological framework gives a fairly obvious reflection on the current (2026) US Administration.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    davehammond
    Australia2 months ago
  • This should be listened to by all of those who follow the suffering servant savior Christ.

    This show really helps me a get a more legitimate grasp of Christ. God incarnate who did not try set a regime, but died for everyone, without resistance or fight. This perspective here, slaps Christian Nationalism in the face.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zechy roorroo
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States2 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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Myth of Religious Freedom w/ Reza Aslan and Peter Manseau
Q: What is this season trying to accomplish in terms of the broader story of religion in America?
The season seeks to tell the real, more complex history of religion in the United States, showing that pluralism arose not from a unified consensus but through conflict, resistance, and inclusion of marginalized voices.
The Sunday Interview: Paul Pressler, the SBC Takeover, and a Culture of Power and Abuse
Q: For those who don't know, what are some basic outlines of Paul Pressler's life, and how has he been so influential in people's lives even if they don't know it?
Pressler was a central organizer of the SBC's conservative takeover, coming from Southern aristocracy, with deep ties to oil money and political networks. His work helped align the SBC with broader conservative politics, creating a lasting influence on church-state relations, culture, and policy. His leadership and the archival record show a pattern of shaping religious and political life, often through strategic power plays and suppression of dissent, which has affected many believers and institutions even when his name isn't widely known.
The Sunday Interview: Governing Without Accountability: Silicon Valley’s Ideology with Adrian Daub
Q: What motivated you to explore what tech elites think governance looks like?
Daub explains that a privileged window into Silicon Valley revealed how these elites imagine power as something that operates beyond traditional institutions, prompting a need to examine how their thinking translates into real-world governance and policy.
Hegseth Repeals Vax Mandate: The Anti-Vax Playbook Comes to the Pentagon
Q: Is there a link between the MAHA movement and RFK Jr.'s influence in shaping this policy shift or are they separate trends?
Keefer argues they are connected, noting that RFK Jr. helped bring vaccine-skeptic and liberty-focused arguments into mainstream discourse, which has then been absorbed by the MAHA movement and allied Christian conservative groups.
Hegseth Repeals Vax Mandate: The Anti-Vax Playbook Comes to the Pentagon
Q: So we have what I think to a lot of people will feel a little bit like out of left field and just one more dumb move on the part of Pete Hegseth in the context of many dumb Pulp Fiction moves, and that is to revoke the mandate for the flu vaccine in the armed forces. Is Pete Hegseth's religious background the way to explain this decision or what are the factors involved?
Keefer explains that the decision is best understood as part of a broader, longer-running vaccine hesitancy movement tied to religious liberty concerns, not simply a standalone religious motivation from Hegseth. She links it to a wider coalition within evangelical and MAGA circles that view religious exemptions as central to concerns about government overreach and bodily autonomy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Straight White American Jesus

What is Straight White American Jesus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Peter Manseau
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