
Welcome to "The Convocation Unscripted," a free-wheeling conversation between Diana Butler Bass, Kristin Du Mez, Robert P. Jones, and Jemar Tisby. We are each scholars (three historians and one sociologist) who write about religion and its intersection with culture, history, and politics in America. We also each take our own Christian faith seriously and are deeply concerned about the future of bo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Amid the continued visible destruction of symbolic institutions, the Convocation Unscripted team asks, “Where are the conservative patriots?” You know, those who have so loudly professed a commitment to CONSERVING not only things like our most belove... more
Twenty-Five Years Later, the Fear Is Still Running the Country
The twin towers fell twenty-five years ago, but the outrage that moment spurred is still shaping life in the U.S. and beyond.
Kristin Du Mez, Diana Butler Bass, and Robert P. Jones sit ... more
This week, TCU came to you live across multiple platforms--via the Convocation Unscripted substack plus our own individual substack platforms. In this episode, we talk about a recent interview given by J.D. Vance in which he discusses his views of th... more
In this TCU+LIVE episode, the Convocation Unscripted team talked about the challenges of finding rest amid the ongoing assaults on our democracy and American decency--from the $100 billion spent on the unjust and unnecessary war in Iran to $20 millio... more
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As I listened to the recent Convocation, it occurred to me that the current administration (read “regime”) is acting out the shadow side of the United States. All of last week’s reflections from the Center for Action and Contemplation were about how and why our shadow selves are formed. They operate in individuals as well as collectives. The persona that America puts forward has a dark side that has now come to the fore. It’s a revelation.
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A callback-heavy, intellectually rigorous discussion duoing religion, democracy, and culture through the lens of four scholars. Conversations consistently center on faith-informed civic life, democratic norms, historical memory, and the role of Christianity in American public life. Episodes frequently feature deep dives into current events, critiques of political rhetoric, and practical calls to action for churches and communities. Notable strengths include a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, a commitment to civil discourse, and a willingness to blend scholarly analysis with timely, action-oriented guidance for listeners.
A notable edge is the quartet's ability to weave historical insight with contemporary political and cultural ... more
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