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Truce - History of the Christian Church

Chris Staron
Republican Party
Ronald Reagan
Evangelicals
Christianity
Jerry Falwell
Religious Right
Evangelical Church
Phyllis Schlafly
Feminism
The Cask Of Amontillado
John Birch Society
Barry Goldwater
Equal Rights Amendment
Edgar Allan Poe
Camino Del Norte
Billy Graham
Moral Majority
Jimmy Carter
Civil Rights Act
Civil Rights Movement

Truce explores the history of the evangelical church in America, from fundamentalism to pyramid schemes to political campaigns. Host Chris Staron uses journalistic tools to investigate how the church got here and how it can do better. The current season follows the rise of the Religious Right, examining the link between evangelicals and the Republican Party. Featuring special guests like Rick Perl... more

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Russia began attacking Ukraine in February of 2014. The full-scale invasion started in 2022. Since then, the people of Ukraine have fought to protect their homeland, while also trying to continue with their daily lives.... more

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Homeschooling is a controversial subject. It began as something done by counter-culture folks and morphed into a beloved practice by fundamentalists and evangelicals. It has yielded students who excel over their public ... more

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How do we interpret the Constitution? It seems like an easy question, right? It turns out, it's quite difficult. As we wrap up season 6 of Truce, we're exploring some of the things that conservative evangelicals got out... more

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Kristin Kobes Du Mez is best known for her book Jesus and John Wayne, which looked at masculinity in American evangelicalism. Her new book, out now, does the same for femininity and positivity. Women today are often tol... more

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Recent Guests

Jiří Pasz
Czech journalist, photographer, and author who reports on humanitarian issues and human behavior
Episode: Mental Health and True Religion in Ukraine
Grigori Semenchuk
Ukrainian poet, musician, and cultural manager
Episode: Mental Health and True Religion in Ukraine
Anatoli Raichinets
Deputy General Secretary of the Ukrainian Bible Society and pastor of an evangelical church in Kyiv
Ukrainian Bible Society
Episode: Mental Health and True Religion in Ukraine
Shawn Peters
Historian of law and religion and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Episode: Republicans and Evangelicals I History of Homeschooling
Jessica Ripka
Film industry art department coordinator who became guardian to her sister's children.
Episode: Republicans and Evangelicals I History of Homeschooling
Austin Steelman
Sixth-year PhD candidate in history; future assistant professor, focusing on evangelicals and constitutional originalism
Stanford University; Clemson University
Episode: Republicans and Evangelicals I Constitutional Originalism
Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Historian and author known for Jesus and John Wayne; professor of history at Calvin University
Calvin University; author of Live, Laugh, Love
Episode: Kristin Kobes Du Mez: "Live, Laugh, Love"
Dan Hummel
Historian of evangelicals, foreign policy, theology, and related topics
The History That Shaped a Movement and a Nation
Episode: 200th Episode Celebration!
John Fia
Author and historian on American Evangelicalism
The History That Shaped a Movement and a Nation
Episode: 200th Episode Celebration!

Host

Chris Staron
Host focusing on investigative history and culture of American evangelicalism; affiliated with Truce Media LLC.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 537 ratings
  • Long Overdue 5 Stars

    I’ve listened to and loved this podcast for years, but I’ve always been on the road when it’s time to rate and review. If you haven’t listened yet, you’re overdue!!! Thank you Chris!!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KBogan
    United States3 months ago
  • Well researched and intriguing

    The first podcast that I found looking at the intersection of Conservative Christian faith and politics & society. I learn something new every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seeker of the real story
    United States6 months ago
  • Deep dives but accessible

    I love the deep dives into history and connecting it to today. I feel like I'm less crazy after listening to the sixth season.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vitr0x
    United States6 months ago
  • Keeps me on check and informed

    This show continuously challenges me to check on how politicized is my Christianity with factual history. Recommended for anyone interested in recent American church history

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    davibertolini
    United States6 months ago
  • Brilliantly Researched

    Chris dives DEEP into the literature to research these topics and presents them in an engaging and entertaining way. He’s taught me so many new things I never knew, and ties narratives together brilliantly

    My only complaint is that sometimes he lightly brushes off important debates and gives overly simplistic explanations for potentially contradictory information. He’s not infallible-but I still love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Calezaugg
    United States8 months ago

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Well researched and intriguing: a strong historical lens on evangelical politics.
Deep dives that connect history to today while staying accessible.
Balanced, careful journalism that invites diverse perspectives.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mental Health and True Religion in Ukraine
Q: How do you distinguish a faith that heals from a faith that manipulates, that's destructive and even justifies violence?
Pasz says institutions can exploit people's needs for love, respect, and acceptance. Raichinets argues that the effects of belief show its character: faith should lift people's dignity, protect lives, and bring hope rather than bless violence.
Mental Health and True Religion in Ukraine
Q: How are people living with these multiple stressors pulling them from all directions?
Pasz says war brings fear into everyday routines, but people keep working, caring for children, and finding ordinary moments of life. He describes community, art, and helping others as ways to process trauma and guilt.
Republicans and Evangelicals I History of Homeschooling
Q: What role did RJ Rushdoony play in keeping it going?
Rushdoony spoke at legal battles over homeschooling and advocated Christian Reconstruction, an effort to bring Christians to leadership in society. The episode also describes his influence on the religious case against public schooling.
Republicans and Evangelicals I History of Homeschooling
Q: So what was schooling like in North America pre-revolution?
Schooling outside the home was uncommon, and there was nothing like universal, free public education. Wealthier families might hire tutors, while home instruction was more common.
200th Episode Celebration!
Q: What do you want listeners to walk away with after each season or episode?
The host hopes listeners feel less alone and better understand their neighbor, encouraging love, respect, and critical thinking rather than vilification of others, and aims to help people apply biblical principles in daily life.

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The show presents historically grounded explorations of how evangelical life in the United States has intertwined with politics, culture, and media. Recent seasons center on the Religious Right's ascent, tracing links between evangelicals and the Republican Party, including the rise and fall of key organizations, televangelists, policy debates, and pivotal public figures. Episodes consistently combine archival storytelling, expert analysis, and interviews with scholars and journalists to illuminate how faith, politics, and media have shaped American public life. Notable strengths include rigorous historical context, nuanced perspectives, and a willingness to challenge simple dichotomies while exploring messy, long-running narratives that st... more

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