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Straight White American Jesus

Bradley Onishi + Daniel Miller
Christian Nationalism
Josh Hawley
Donald Trump
Masculinity
Christianity
ICE
Trump Administration
Evangelicalism
Charlie Kirk
Pete Hegseth
Social Justice
Republican Party
Immigration Policy
Iran
Immigration
United States
Conservative Christianity
Democracy
Civilizational Populism
Genesis

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 PART I of this conversation, Brad Onishi and Robert P. Jones (author of Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith in a Nation after the Christian Turn Against Democracy) discuss what they call the "war on empathy" within segments of white Christianity in the ... more

Brad and Dan break down JD Vance's wide-ranging interview with Gen Z podcaster Bryce Crawford, unpacking his comments on the end times, the possibility that the Antichrist is "living among us," and his oddly deflated answer about whether he's going t... more

Even people have never set foot in a church have probably heard of “baptism” and know that it’s something…well…Christian. But what exactly IS baptism? Why do Christians do it? How do they do it?

Who get baptized? And why don’t Christians all think t... more

Brad Onishi and Matthew D. Taylor break down two major stories reshaping the Trump-era right: the sudden deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos and the escalating chaos inside Pete Hegseth's Pentagon.

They dig into how Milo's fast-tracked removal reveals t... more

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Recent Guests

Milo Yiannopoulos
Controversial far-right commentator and activist, former Breitbart figure, known for provocative style
Independent/Content creator
Episode: Axis Live: Hegseth Is Firing Generals and Hiring Influencers — Inside the Pentagon's Collapse
Sarah Stankorb
Author of Damned If She Does: Why Women Quit Church and What It Means for the Future of Religion
Author, Damned If She Does
Episode: The Sunday Interview: Damned If She Does - Why Women Are Leaving the Church
Kate Burns
Writer for Left Coast Right Watch; regular on religion and politics beats
Left Coast Right Watch
Episode: Axis Live: Trump's Strategy to Rig the Midterms + Jake Lang's Christian Nationalist Spectacle
Claire Fallon
Journalist and podcaster
Love to See It (co-host with Emma Gray); Rich Text (Patreon)
Episode: The Sunday Interview: The Bachelor, Christian Nationalism, and the Politics of Purity w/ Claire Fallon
Adam Hamilton
Pastor; fifth-generation Kansan; Democratic nominee for Senate in Kansas
United Methodist Church, Resurrection
Episode: Axis Live: A Pastor Takes on the Senate—and the Christian Right + Rubio's Cringe Nationalism
Kyrsta Fauria
Associated Press journalist covering religion and culture
Associated Press
Episode: The Sunday Interview: “Is the Religious Left Really Rising? Faith & the Democratic Party”.
Krista Louise
AP journalist focusing on religion and politics
Associated Press
Episode: The Sunday Interview: “Is the Religious Left Really Rising? Faith & the Democratic Party”.
Andrew Whitehead
Sociologist researching Christian nationalism
Indiana University/Kettering Foundation
Episode: Axis Live: Netanyahu Meets with the NAR + Dems do God Talk + Andrew Whitehead
Lance Wallnau
Public figure in the New Apostolic Reformation circle, commentator
Self-employed/NAR-adjacent networks
Episode: Axis Live: Netanyahu Meets with the NAR + Dems do God Talk + Andrew Whitehead

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

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    WhyBabyJesusWhy
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lululemon Ads

    Love the show, tired of the questionable ads.

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    Corgnificent1123
    United States2 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?

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    LilMissCan'tBeWrong
    United States2 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 States2 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.

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    veg@n mama
    United States2 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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Sunday Interview: The Bachelor, Christian Nationalism, and the Politics of Purity w/ Claire Fallon
Q: Can you tell us how virginity shows up in The Bachelor and whether male and female virginity are handled differently?
Virginity on The Bachelor is presented in gendered ways: male virgins are shown as disciplined and potentially asexual, while female virgins are depicted as virtuous but also sexual liability; born-again virginhood grants men retroactive masculinity, whereas women are not afforded the same labeling, revealing a double standard in virtue signaling.
The Sunday Interview: Congressman Jared Huffman on the Christian Nationalist Threat to Democracy
Q: Did you have a thought about what might happen in those hours during January 6th, and did you sense the religious overtones in real time?
In the moment I thought the Capitol would be protected, but as the mob overwhelmed security I began recognizing religious symbolism at play; later I understood the danger more clearly through ongoing analysis and conversations with colleagues about prophetic Christianity and mobilization.
The Sunday Interview: Congressman Jared Huffman on the Christian Nationalist Threat to Democracy
Q: And expound upon how Trump coming into office led you to finally say, you know what, enough's enough. I am a humanist and let's talk about it.
Trump's embrace and mainstreaming of Christian nationalist rhetoric, along with aggressive policy moves like environmental rollbacks framed through religious narratives, prompted me to publicly embrace my humanist identity and foreground the threat to democracy.
Axis Live: A Pastor Takes on the Senate—and the Christian Right + Rubio's Cringe Nationalism
Q: How can a pastor run for the US Senate while upholding the separation of church and state?
Hamilton explains that separation is essential and that he will uphold the Constitution and protect the rights of all people, regardless of faith, emphasizing that faith can inform public service without establishing a state church.
The Sunday Interview: Exvangelicals, Christian Nationalism, and the Novel That Saw It Coming
Q: Why did you choose to place the story in 2012 as an alternate history?
It was to provide a cleaner, more approachable narrative frame for exploring how early signs of theocratic and nationalistic impulses could evolve, and to show the roots of later political dynamics without the clutter of current events.

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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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