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The Progressive Christians Podcast

The Progressive Christians
Progressive Christianity
Christian Nationalism
Christianity
Donald Trump
Social Justice
Artificial Intelligence
The Loft
Capitalism
Project 2025
The Heritage Foundation
American Politics
Evangelism
Immigration
Easter
Racial Justice
Patriarchy
United States
Fascism
Lent
Poverty

We're the love your neighbor kind of Christians, not the storm the capitol kind. So, if you're curious about what a socially and politically progressive Christianity looks like, this podcast is for you! In each episode we discuss politics, pop culture, and anything else we find interesting from the perspective of progressive Christianity. The Progressive Christians Podcast is available on all podc... more

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was born from the Black church. It wasn't just a political achievement — it showed the world the courage and resilience of Black people, the theology of the Civil Rights Movement, and the conviction that loving your neig... more

We are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Melissa Borja this week, to discuss her new podcast "One Million Neighbors!" The podcast follows the story of the largest refugee resettlement in American history - when Midwestern Christians resettled "One Million... more

Raise your hand if you've had a clip from James Talarico come across your page in the past year 🤚 We've been following this race closely, and now that he won the Democratic nomination, we have a lot of thoughts. His unique use of Christianity and Ch... more

After the newest assassination attempt, we noticed that the manifesto of the perpetrator had a lot of Bible references. Between this, the Trump admin's use of the Bible to justify violence, and the new trend of abusive men bringing their bibles to co... more

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Melissa Borja
Associate Professor of American Culture, Director of Asian Pacific Islander American Studies, University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: Midwestern Christians Did the Largest Refugee Resettlement in US History!? With Dr. Melissa Borja
Jonty Langley
Editor of Shibboleth Magazine
Shibboleth Magazine
Episode: 87: Building Leftist Christianity in Dying Empires with Jonty Langley from Shibboleth Magazine
Joe Smith
Pastor of media messaging at Maison Church
Maison Church, Gainesville, Florida
Episode: 84: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Reconstructing Progressive Christianity with Joe Smith
Sam Luhmann
Teen activist documenting ICE activity, West Chicago, Illinois
Self-directed activist group with family
Episode: 83: Teens Tracking ICE: Confronting Trump's Deportation Reality
Ben Luhmann
Teen activist documenting ICE activity, West Chicago, Illinois
Self-directed activist group with family
Episode: 83: Teens Tracking ICE: Confronting Trump's Deportation Reality
Audrey Luhmann
Mother of Sam and Ben, participant in organizing community response
Family of activists
Episode: 83: Teens Tracking ICE: Confronting Trump's Deportation Reality
Leah Payne
Author of God Gave Rock and Roll to You, a History of Contemporary Christian Music; historian and professor
Portland Seminary / Rock That Doesn't Roll (podcast) / Spirit and Power (podcast)
Episode: 82: The Political Underside of Contemporary Christian Music with Leah Payne
Johanna Whaley
Former evangelical pastor who came out as a trans woman, LGBTQ+ rights advocate, Michigan political candidate
Campaign for Michigan House of Representatives, District 2
Episode: 80: Transitioning out of Evangelical Christianity into Progressive Politics with Johanna Whaley
Ben Stringer
Civil rights lawyer turned pastor.
The Loft, United Methodist Church
Episode: 67: What Does Progressive Christianity Look Like in a Conservative Area? (with Pastor Ben Stringer)

Hosts

Christopher Carter
Pastor/theology professor and lead host with deep involvement in The Loft community and Westwood United Methodist Church.
Blair Everest
Co-host with a focus on church leadership and progressive Christian perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 192 ratings
  • Great show

    For all the ‘love your neighbor kind of Christians’.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RikutudTaxify837
    Finland3 months ago
  • Healing and hopeful

    I have been in the throes of questioning religion, Christianity and spirituality. I used to be a very active Mormon growing up and then when my son was diagnosed with trisomy 18 and we lost him shortly it was a time where I had to question a lot my beliefs. I found God and so much love in this time and really connected to him. But I connected to, and came to understand him in a wildly different way than how I was raised. I felt seen and like my prayers of comfort were being answered, and have us... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ivar’s Mom
    United States4 months ago
  • I love this podcast!

    This is an amazing podcast for all Christians! I relate to it so much and it’s such an awesome community. It’s refreshing to find people who actually love and live like Jesus taught us. No BS, no “you’re going to Hell”, just preaching about how Jesus taught us. Two thumbs up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sweetje27
    United States4 months ago
  • My go to podcast

    This show has been instrumental on my journey to deconstructing mainstream religious constructs and discrimination. It has helped me to understand why I had conflicting views as a follower of Jesus with white-washed Christian values. The speakers continually provide evidenced based connections to the Bible and today’s world on how to be a true Christ follower and not just a “Christian.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CAcurlygirl
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Diverse, intelligent voices with great insights on the Bible and contemporary spiritual issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zander Dander 1000
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful, compassionate discussions that challenge mainstream Christian nationalism.
Audience finds episodes hopeful and intellectually rigorous, with real-world applicability.
Guests and hosts are described as knowledgeable, kind, and able to connect faith with social justice.
Some international listeners feel US-centric viewpoints but still value the conversations.
The show is seen as a valuable resource for deconstructing harmful narratives while remaining faith-focused.

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87: Building Leftist Christianity in Dying Empires with Jonty Langley from Shibboleth Magazine
Q: Could you elaborate on the editorial We Need to Talk About America and what you're trying to convey about American imperialism?
Langley explains that the issue aims to surface the ways in which white English-speaking nations have benefited from empire and to challenge readers to recognize complicity in imperial systems, while offering material from anti-imperialist writers and poets.
87: Building Leftist Christianity in Dying Empires with Jonty Langley from Shibboleth Magazine
Q: So Jonty, you want to tell people a little bit about who you are and what you do?
Langley describes his role as editor of Shibboleth Magazine, his South African roots, time in the UK, and current work in South Africa, along with his involvement in Christian charity and media projects.
84: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Reconstructing Progressive Christianity with Joe Smith
Q: Why do you stay Christian despite disagreements with mainstream institutions?
The guest explains that a commitment to Jesus' example and the transformative potential of lived love and justice keep them within the faith, even as they critique its structures, emphasizing the moral pull toward creating heaven on earth rather than chasing doctrinal purity.
84: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Reconstructing Progressive Christianity with Joe Smith
Q: What are one or two ways Christian nationalists distort the teachings of Jesus?
The guest identifies redemptive violence and a literalist reading of scripture as key distortions that undergird white Christian nationalism, arguing these views devalue human life and justify domination, while also noting the need to center Imago Dei in everyone.
The Questions That Linger After Deconstruction - A Bonus Episode of Special Listener Questions!
Q: Knowing that the seven deadly sins aren't directly from the Bible, how do progressive Christians think about sin?
Focus on 'failure to bother to love' as a guiding principle, viewing sin as a driver toward human flourishing rather than a rigid set of prohibitions; emphasize relational ethics and concrete acts of love over rule-following.

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What is The Progressive Christians Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, faith-informed critique of contemporary culture through the lens of progressive Christianity. Episodes frequently tackle topics like Christian nationalism, LGBTQ inclusion, deconstruction of religious norms, liberation theology, and the intersection of faith with politics, art, and technology. The show blends personal storytelling, scholarly references, and practical faith in action, often centering marginalized communities and justice-oriented values. A standout trait is its willingness to confront controversial issues with compassion, nuance, and a clear call to love and justice over dogma, making it a strong fit for listeners seeking thoughtful, justice-minded Christian perspectives.

Noteworthy elements include a consisten... more

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1. Melissa Borja
2. Jonty Langley
3. Joe Smith
4. Sam Luhmann
5. Ben Luhmann
6. Audrey Luhmann
7. Leah Payne
8. Johanna Whaley

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