Objective Religion

Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss the results of the 2020 presidential election. They reflect on the areas of change and the areas of stability in regard to religion and the electorate, and look ahead to the Biden-Harris presidency.

Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham offer one last analysis of religion and politics before election day on Tuesday, November 3rd. Stay tuned for a post-election analysis and discussion next week!

Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss the different ways religious groups view and act in regards policy and politics. They also give an overview of the previous week's new happenings and look forward to the election next week.

Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss the hot button issue of abortion. How does a person's views on abortion influence the way they vote and vice versa? What role does religion play in these views? All this and more as we count down to election 2020.

Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss the trend that women are generally more religious than men, and what factors might be at play there. They also discuss the religious views, background, and influence of vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris and supreme court justice nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham review and discuss the news of the previous week, and what it might mean in terms of religion and the upcoming election: President Trump's positive COVID test, the recent debate, the supreme court nomination, and more.

Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss the influence of Catholicism on voter behavior throughout history and today. In particular, they focus on Vice President Joe Biden and Supreme Court Nominee Amy Barrett's Catholicism and how it might play out on the national stage. For questions of comments, please contact us at: objectivereligionpodcast@gmail.com 254-237-3298

Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss the interplay of race, religion, and the upcoming 2020 US presidential election. They pay particular attention to the data surrounding African Americans' religiosity, voting habits, and voter turn out numbers.

Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss some of the reasons why many Evangelical Christians support President Trump, even though it may seem counterintuitive to observers. They also review "The Week That Was" in the news and talk about upcoming political events as we count down to Election 2020.

Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss the interplay of religion and politics. In this special Labor Day edition they focus on listener questions and top themes of the 2020 election.

Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss the interplay of religious freedom and politics in light of the recent Republican National Convention. They unpack data from recent polling on the public's perception of the candidate's religiosity and how much power it may have to influence their vote.

Hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham discuss the religious aspects of last week's Democratic National Convention land anticipate the upcoming Republican National Convention. Was the DNC "faith-filled" or "godless"? How will the RNC compare? Listen to find out. TO SUBMIT A LISTENER QUESTION: 254-237-3298 objectivereligionpodcast@gmail.com

Co-hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Reverend Nate Brantingham discuss the headlines from the week as they relate to religion and the 2020 US presidential election. They focus on candidate Joe Biden's recent vice presidential pick Kamala Harris, and how her unique religious background may influence voters and voter turn out.

In season 2, we will discuss the ways religion influences the 2020 US presidential election. This episode is an overview of the two candidates' religious backgrounds, and how it plays into their political leanings and choices. Hosts Dr. Frank Newport and Rev. Nate Brantingham are joined by producer Micah Lambert to discuss recent news and answer listener questions.

Hosts Frank Newport and Nate Brantingham speak with guests from the most religious state and the least religious state in the US to unpack the historical factors as well as current trends that shape levels of religiosity across the country.

Hosts Frank Newport and Nate Brantingham discuss newly released data about Americans' religiosity during the COVID-19 pandemic, including online worship service attendance, prayer tendencies, and predictions about the religious landscape in America post pandemic.

Hosts Frank Newport and Nate Brantingham discuss the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on religion, church attendance, and personal spirituality. Their guest is Dr. Jeff Levin, Baylor professor of epidemiology and population health. Dr. Levin shines light on the possible health benefits of faith, and the possible pitfalls.

Hosts Frank and Nate introduce themselves and the mission of the podcast. They explore topics like the connection between religion and health, the demographic breakdown of religion in America, and the states with the highest and lowest percent of Catholics.

The connection between those religious individuals deemed "Evangelicals" and politics in America has been the subject of much media coverage, especially following the 2016 election. Hosts Frank and Nate, along with guests Thomas S. Kidd and Michele Margolis dive into the details of this group: history, data, voting tendencies, and more.

Frank and Nate unpack the phenomenon "The Rise of the 'Nones'", or the increase in the number of people whose answer to the question "What is your religious affiliation?" is "None". Guests Greg Smith, Josh Carney, and Kenda Dean each provide unique insights into this fascinating trend.