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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
Abortion 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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Welcome back to Straight White American Jesus. In this episode, Brad Onishi and co-host Dan Miller dig into the resignation of Joe Kent and the unraveling narrative around Iran. Kent’s claim—that Iran posed no imminent nuclear threat—directly contrad... more

In the end of his chapter on men as “warriors,” we finally get to his full vision of what a “warrior” is. What does Hawley have to tell us? Is there anything specifically “war-like” about his warriors? Or anything specifically Christian? Or even anyt... more

In this episode, Brad Onishi takes on a provocative question: is James Talarico really a “liberal Christian nationalist,” as critics on both the right and left have claimed following his primary victory over Jasmine Crockett? Drawing on the widely ci... more

In this Sunday Interview, Bradley Onishi sits down with historian Matthew Avery Sutton to discuss his sweeping new book Chosen Land. Sutton argues that from the colonial era onward, Americans have pursued a centuries-long project to transform North A... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Zimmer
Historian by training; discusses right-wing war on history and remembrance
Georgetown University (former); Hamburg-based historian
Episode: The Sunday Interview: The New MAGA History: How Trump, JD Vance, and the Right Are Redefining What It Means to Be American
Sarah Jones
Award-winning senior writer for New York Magazine, covers religion and national politics
New York Magazine
Episode: Reign of Error 007: Birth Control, Bathrooms & Biblical Patriarchy: The War on Gender and Reproduction
Pamela Brown
Chief Investigative Correspondent and Anchor at CNN
CNN
Episode: The Sunday Interview: Survivors Speak: Christian Nationalism, Patriarchy & Doug Wilson (Pamela Brown of CNN)
Tucker Carlson
Political commentator and television host
Fox News
Episode: Tucker Carlson vs. Mike Huckabee: The MAGA Rift Over Israel, Antisemitism, and Christian Zionism
Mike Huckabee
Former governor of Arkansas and ambassador to Israel
Government of Israel
Episode: Tucker Carlson vs. Mike Huckabee: The MAGA Rift Over Israel, Antisemitism, and Christian Zionism
Dr. Melissa Deckman
CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, political scientist studying gender, religion, and public opinion
Public Religion Research Institute
Episode: The Sunday Interview: Leah Payne with Dr. Melissa Deckman (PRRI) on Measuring Christian Nationalism (PRRI’s 2025 American Values Atlas)
James Talarico
Texas Representative and Christian critic of Christian nationalism
Texas State Legislature
Episode: Weekly Roundup: Pentagon Pulpit, Silenced Christians: Doug Wilson, James Talarico & the Battle for the American Soul
Dr. Andrew Whitehead
World-renowned sociologist and professor of sociology
Ui Pu'i
Episode: The Sunday Interview: Ableism, WCN, and MAHA
Seth Cotlar
History professor at Willamette University
Willamette University
Episode: The Sunday Interview: How Blood and Soil Nationalism Went Mainstream w/Seth Cotlar

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
  • 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
  • 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 States3 months 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 States4 months ago
  • Excellent

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SN7585
    United States4 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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#230
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Tucker Carlson vs. Mike Huckabee: The MAGA Rift Over Israel, Antisemitism, and Christian Zionism
Q: Why does Tucker Carlson press Huckabee about Bibi Netanyahu's ancestry?
He wants to highlight inconsistencies in claims of ancestral ties to the land of Israel.
The Sunday Interview: Ableism, WCN, and MAHA
Q: How is ableism linked to Christian nationalism?
Christian nationalism is one of the strongest predictors of discrimination towards Americans with disabilities.

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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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