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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
2024 Elections
Toxic Masculinity
Man Camps
Accountability
Religious Freedom
Iowa
Evangelical Christianity
Public Policy
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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Brad and Dan examine the escalating ICE presence in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, situating the operation within a broader pattern of authoritarian governance under the Trump administration. They unpack how federal immigrati... more

Josh Hawley offers us a story about men, masculinity, and American society. But his patriarchal vision, with its appeals to Rome and medieval Christendom, is not a popular story—it’s not a story that most Americans are eager to hear. So how does Hawl... more

In this episode of Straight White American, Jesus, Brad Onishi kicks off 2026 by unpacking a new framework that helps make sense of the escalating cruelty, chaos, and seemingly self-destructive moves of the Trump administration—from ICE violence in M... more

Brad returns from a two week break to examine three disturbing stories that reveal how authoritarian power is expanding in the United States and how empathy is being systematically stripped from public life. He begins with the killing of Renee Nicole... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Posner
An investigative journalist covering the Christian Right and author of Unholy.
Episode: The Gospel of Deportation: Why Christian Nationalists Love ICE (Reign of Error Pilot Episode)
Matthew Taylor
Creator of Charismatic Revival Fury and expert on the New Apostolic Reformation
Episode: SWAJ Rewind: The Colonized God: Reflections on Christian Nationalism and Jesus by Dr. Matthew Taylor
Dr. Rachel Wagner
Professor of Religious Studies at Ithaca College, author of Cowboy Apocalypse
Ithaca College
Episode: Myths of Violence: How Guns Became Sacred in America
Alan Elrod
Founder and CEO of the Pulaski Institute
Pulaski Institute
Episode: Olivia Nuzzi, Mormon Wives, and the Death of Democracy
Paul Starr
Pulitzer Prize winner, founder of the American Prospect, and professor at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: Pulitzer Winner on How the End of the Cold War Created MAGA Populism
Helen Kim
Professor of American Religious History at Emory University
Emory University
Episode: American Unexceptionalism: K-Pop Demon Hunters IRL Korea
Ray Kim
Director of US Programs and Partnerships at the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy
International Center for Religion and Diplomacy
Episode: American Unexceptionalism: K-Pop Demon Hunters IRL Korea
Liz Theoharis
Co-editor of We Pray Freedom, activist and faith leader
Kairos Center for Religious Rights and Social Justice
Episode: Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: The Rituals of Freedom
Charon Hribar
Co-editor of We Pray Freedom, activist and faith leader
Kairos Center for Religious Rights and Social Justice
Episode: Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: The Rituals of Freedom

Hosts

Brad Onishi
Founder of Axis Mundi Media, author of 'Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism and What Comes Next', Co-host and commentator.
Dan Miller
Professor of Religion and Social Thought at Landmark College, Co-host of Straight White American Jesus.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • 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 States16 days ago
  • Weekly Essential

    I don’t follow all of their programming but the Friday weekly roundups have been an essential listen for me to stay up to date on right wing politics. Thank you Dan, thank you Brad, for wading into this political muck so we don’t have to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hitanne47
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Bradley and Daniel provide an educational and well-researched podcast that I have learned so much from. I highly recommend this for better understanding Christian Nationalism and problems we are facing in the US and globally.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tammi W.
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent

    This is one of the most interesting and informative podcasts out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SN7585
    United States2 months ago
  • Wow This is a Pretty Bad podcast

    As someone who is progressive/liberal, this podcast started off great, but the longer and longer you listen to it the more it sounds like conservative talk radio. Lots of fear mongering, scolding tone, and really really really really really really bad editing. I cannot emphasize how bad that editing is.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    shinaramusha
    United States2 months ago

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Many appreciate the thoroughness and depth of discussion provided on complex topics.
Listeners find the hosts knowledgeable and engaging, often requiring deep thought.
Insightful analyses that challenge the narratives upheld by the Religious Right.
A compelling and enlightening exploration of Christian nationalism and its cultural roots.
Some criticize perceived biases and call for more diverse perspectives.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Special Episode: The Killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE w/ Angela Denker
Q: What do you want us to know in the next couple of minutes?
It's important to cling to our shared humanity and share stories about Renee Good's life, beyond just her death.
The Gospel of Deportation: Why Christian Nationalists Love ICE (Reign of Error Pilot Episode)
Q: What does it mean that she's praying for a covering and a hedge of protection?
This signifies that evangelicals see law enforcement as good and on their side, thus deserving divine protection as they enforce a social order they believe aligns with God's will.
The Gospel of Deportation: Why Christian Nationalists Love ICE (Reign of Error Pilot Episode)
Q: Can you talk a little bit about how she has turned her Christian nationalist beliefs into policy and why that may have made her a top candidate to be a cabinet secretary in Trump's administration?
Christy Noem's beliefs align with a mainstream evangelical theology that supports mass deportation, reflecting a shift within evangelical communities that now see this as a good for the country.
Myths of Violence: How Guns Became Sacred in America
Q: How does the perception of guns vary among different demographics?
A gun is seen differently based on personal experiences and backgrounds; for some it symbolizes empowerment or masculinity, while for others, especially those from marginalized communities, it can represent fear and danger.
Myths of Violence: How Guns Became Sacred in America
Q: What is the Cowboy Apocalypse, and how does this messiah play into it?
The Cowboy Apocalypse is a narrative in American culture that imagines an idealized past where guns are central to power and freedom, featuring a mythical cowboy messiah who is seen as a good guy with a gun, meant to address violence and social disorder.

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

Focused on exploring the intersections of Christian nationalism and evangelical culture, this series offers profound insights from former evangelical ministers turned religion scholars. The hosts frequently analyze the socio-political events that led white evangelicals to support Donald Trump, providing a thorough examination of the historical and cultural forces at play. With a critical perspective, the dialogue often features notable guests who contribute to the discourse surrounding religion in contemporary politics, revealing the complexities and implications of evangelical thought and action in the American political landscape. Overall, it aims to engage listeners who are eager to understand the nuanced dynamics of religion and politic... more

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