The Christian Past That Wasn't: Formerly Telling Jefferson Lies
Warren ThrockmortonSeason Three began April 28. I am renaming the podcast The Christian Past That Wasn't to be consistent with the forthcoming book from Broadleaf Books, The Christian Past That Wasn't: Debunking the Christian Nationalist Myths That Hijack History. This is so much more than a fact-checking book; it critiques the entire Christian nationalist project and misuse of history for political gain. Consistent... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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During the America 250 celebration, the Trump administration has partnered with Hillsdale College to produce various educational resources to promote a view of America's founding which is slanted toward Christian nationalism. In th... more
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Chapter 4 of The Christian Past That Wasn't takes up the question of this episode. This episode cites the book and expands on it as well. In sum, I take the position that the experience of colonial and state governments are historic... more
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Today is the official publication date of The Christian Past That Wasn't: Debunking the Christian Nationalist Myths That Hijack History. Although it has been available for a couple of weeks at Amazon and Barnes & Noble, today it goe... more
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America as we celebrate it today was founded in stages. Independence came via the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War. Our current system of government came later via the Constitutional Convention in 1787. In this ... more
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- America was not founded as a Christian nation
A Christian looks at the historical record to find that America was not founded as a Christian nation. And that was a good thing.
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United Statesa year ago - Excellent podcast!
This is a fantastic resource for understanding how Christian nationalism came up and the dangers it poses today. I’ve been following right wing Christian extremism since the mid 90s so I’m familiar with many of the topics discussed. While the series begins as a deconstruction of the work of “historian” David Barton, it goes so much deeper than that and digs into the the motivations and goals of the movement and their support of Trump. Highly recommended!
Apple Podcasts5Love it like a love songUnited Statesa year ago - Appreciated
I left Christianity behind years ago. But I really appreciate that there are still Christians around who believe in the separation of church and state, and still fight for unpopular truths. I am still unlearning my homeschool “history” classes from Barton. Thank you for all your efforts in this podcast, it was well-done.
Apple Podcasts5peanutpicklepopperUnited Statesa year ago - Worth the listen
This is a great podcast and covers a great and important topic. As the main face of Christian Twitter and leader of thought leaders, I’ve given this the CrowdBury Center award for being worthy of the reward.
Apple Podcasts5jarransainsburyUnited States2 years ago - A must listen
This podcast is well researched.
Take the time to listen to this podcast and I bet you’ll agree that the biggest threat to America is Christian Nationalism.
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The show critically examines Christian nationalism and its use (and misuse) of history, with a strong emphasis on church-state separation as intended by the founders. Across episodes, topics center on debunking myths propagated by prominent Christian nationalist figures, historical accuracy in public discourse, and the broader social consequences of intertwining religion and politics. The host(s) frequently guide listeners through historical context, legal principles, and civics, often featuring academics, journalists, and researchers who can illuminate the movement's origins, methods, and real-world impact. A notable strength is the rigorous, scholarly approach balanced with accessible storytelling, plus connections to contemporary policy ... more
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