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Straight White American Jesus

Bradley Onishi + Daniel Miller
Christian Nationalism
Josh Hawley
Masculinity
Donald Trump
Christianity
ICE
Evangelicalism
United States
Iran
Trump Administration
Republican Party
Pete Hegseth
Immigration Policy
Civilizational Populism
High-Control Religion
Genesis
Purity Culture
Project 2025
Metropolitan Community Church
James Talarico

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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Recent Guests

Jacob Sprang
Humanitarian worker with experience in Gaza, the occupied West Bank, Sudan, and Ukraine
Episode: The Sunday Interview: He Saw Palantir’s AI Pick Targets in Gaza. Now It’s Coming to the US.
Matthew D. Taylor
Religion scholar and author of Defying Tyrants: Following Jesus in a World of Christian Antichrists
Episode: GOP's Desperate and Dangerous Midterm Closing Message + MAGA Wants A Dictator in Brazil
Melissa Deckman
CEO of PRRI and political scientist studying gender, religion, age, and public opinion
Public Religion Research Institute
Episode: The Sunday Interview: The War on Empathy, Gen Z, and America’s Political Divide with Dr. Melissa Deckman
Matthew Taylor
Scholar of religion and theologian
Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice
Episode: The Sunday Interview: Matthew Taylor on Risking Everything to Confront Christian Supremacy
Christy Hemphill
Wheaton alumna, public school teacher, and parent of two current Wheaton students
Wheaton College
Episode: The Sunday Interview: "Women Are a Snare"": Purity Culture and the Scandal at Wheaton
Erika Roland
Wheaton alumna with an MBA and CFRE, and a PhD student in organizational leadership
Wheaton College
Episode: The Sunday Interview: "Women Are a Snare"": Purity Culture and the Scandal at Wheaton
Andrea Sorensen Hamler
Wheaton alumna, writing teacher, rhetoric scholar, and member of the Axis Mundi Media team
Axis Mundi Media
Episode: The Sunday Interview: "Women Are a Snare"": Purity Culture and the Scandal at Wheaton
Miguel Petrosky
Journalist and essayist who wrote about James Talarico and the Christian Left for The Revealer
The Revealer
Episode: The Sunday Interview: James Talarico and the Christian Left
Mara Richards Bim
Baptist pastor, plaintiff in Texas Ten Commandments case
Baptist News Global; plaintiff in Texas Ten Commandments lawsuit
Episode: Axis Live: Peter Thiel Is His Own Antichrist | Plus: Suing Texas Over the Ten Commandments

Hosts

Brad Onishi
Co-host; professor of religion and social thought; founder of Axis Moody Media; research focus on Christian nationalism and faith-based politics.
Dan Miller
Co-host; professor of religion and social thought; host of multiple show series; veteran religion scholar.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Solid 3 star

    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

    Apple Podcasts
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    WhyBabyJesusWhy
    United States3 months ago
  • Lululemon Ads

    Love the show, tired of the questionable ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Corgnificent1123
    United States4 months ago
  • A most important podcast

    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?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LilMissCan'tBeWrong
    United States4 months ago
  • Insightful and informative show, AI summaries are unfortunate

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    T Lastname
    United States4 months ago
  • Great covtant, poor subscription management

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    veg@n mama
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value the combination of academic rigor and real-world impact, making it a go-to for understanding religion and democracy.
Thoughtful, well-researched analysis of religion in politics with credible guests.
Engaging and timely discussion on contemporary issues around Christian nationalism and evangelical culture.
A few critics note inconsistent tone or heavy editorial bias at times, but overall high-quality content.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#85
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#225
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#92
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#173
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#132
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#225
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Sunday Interview: He Saw Palantir’s AI Pick Targets in Gaza. Now It’s Coming to the US.
Q: How does it look from your perspective when you think of ICE and Palantir and the United States?
Sprang says data collection and Palantir systems are already used in domestic settings, raising concerns about probabilistic targeting, wrongful detention, weakened legal protections, and expanding state power.
The Sunday Interview: He Saw Palantir’s AI Pick Targets in Gaza. Now It’s Coming to the US.
Q: What does that actually look like on the ground?
Sprang describes AI targeting as a probabilistic points system that can flag people based on phone activity, while arguing that it can normalize attacks without reliable evidence and obscure human responsibility.
The Plan to Call Democrats' Win A "Coup" Is Already in Place + 5 Midterm Stories to Watch
Q: What do you make of that, Matt? How should sane people think about these things coming from two very different political vectors?
Taylor says Carlson should not be trusted but should be watched, and argues that Carlson and Murphy may be reacting to real concerns about possible escalation with Iran. He considers a severe attack possible, while treating the nuclear-strike claim cautiously.
The Plan to Call Democrats' Win A "Coup" Is Already in Place + 5 Midterm Stories to Watch
Q: What does that mean?
Taylor explains that delegitimization means portraying candidates as illegitimate or not truly American, building narratives that could be used to justify refusing to certify elections or seat winners.
The Sunday Interview: The War on Empathy, Gen Z, and America’s Political Divide with Dr. Melissa Deckman
Q: What do these findings reveal about attitudes toward belonging, authority, democracy?
Deckman connects support for detaining undocumented immigrants and seizing ballots to a hierarchical vision of American identity and concerns about which groups belong and should hold power.

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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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2. Matthew D. Taylor
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