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When The Wolves Came

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Over the last decade, large swaths of evangelicals in the U.S. have embraced an extremist politics that threatens to turn our democracy into a theocracy. Through the eyes of one pastor in Phoenix, WHEN THE WOLVES CAME shows how some evangelicals are banding together to fight back – and how their efforts can fit into a bigger movement to defend democracy in the U.S.

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Recent Guests

Napp Nazworth
Christian Post editor who got pushed out for his never-Trump views
American Values Coalition
Episode: 6: David and Goliath
Cynthia Miller-Idriss
Founding director of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab
American University
Episode: 5: Down the Rabbit Hole
Caleb Campbell
Pastor at Desert Springs Bible Church
Desert Springs Bible Church
Episode: 5: Down the Rabbit Hole
Jared Stacy
Theologian and ethicist
Working in Washington, DC
Episode: 4: Fight or Flight
Jamar Tisby
Scholar, author, and history professor
Not specified
Episode: 4: Fight or Flight
Linda Morris
Leader in her Pentecostal Church and mentor to Caleb Campbell
Pentecostal Church
Episode: 3: The Great Re-Sorting
Robbie Jones
Scholar and head of PRRI, the Public Religion Research Institute
PRRI
Episode: 2: Rise of the MAGAchurch
Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Historian and author focusing on evangelical politics and Christian nationalism
Episode: 2: Rise of the MAGAchurch
Lionel Estrada
Musician and therapist with personal ties to right-wing conspiracy theories
Episode: 2: Rise of the MAGAchurch

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Ruth Braunstein
A sociologist who studies religion and politics with a focus on resistance to Christian Nationalism.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 178 ratings
  • Must Listen!

    Amazing podcast! Love the the insight and perspectives

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jandhubuvibbeu
    United States5 months ago
  • Very informative!

    Such a great show! Thank you for doing your research and organizing it in a way we can see the progression and the players involved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DebJDoepp
    United States5 months ago
  • Hope

    Great series. Thank you for ending with hope and suggested next steps!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    runallthemilespetallthedogs
    United States6 months ago
  • Explaining the inexplicable

    This podcast explains so much! I can’t recommend it highly enough. I couldn’t understand why people in my church became so hateful after Trump was nominated for the 2016 POTUS race & even worse after Covid. This explains a lot!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AZhikinggal10
    United States6 months ago
  • Critical Podcast

    This is a well-done and thoughtful deep look at the powerful movement growing in white Christian evangelical culture. The podcast does a nice job showing the struggle pastors face when they don’t go along with this dangerous trend. She also covers the relationship between alt right orgs and the churches. This is critical information right now. This movement won’t go away and will only grow. We need to understand it and how to stop its spread.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DC_Christine
    United States6 months ago

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5: Down the Rabbit Hole
Q: What do you see as the connections between Christian nationalism and domestic violent extremism?
Cynthia elaborated on how mainstream beliefs can intersect with extremist ideologies, leading to potential violent outcomes.
5: Down the Rabbit Hole
Q: Can you say your name and your title?
Cynthia Miller-Idriss introduced herself as the founding director of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab, also known as PARIL.

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The content focuses on the escalating tension within American evangelical communities in the wake of extremist political movements, particularly since the 2016 election. Central themes include the rise of Christian nationalism and the efforts of some evangelicals to resist these trends, showcasing the personal and communal struggles faced by faith leaders and congregations as they confront divisive issues related to politics, social justice, and race. Through interviews with pastors, scholars, and community members, the content highlights diverse perspectives on how these dynamics are shaping not only the future of evangelicalism but also the political landscape in the United States. Episodes often emphasize the importance of collaboration ... more

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