Podcasts about white evangelicalism

In this latest episode, we are joined by Michael Burns and Stuart Delony to answer the question "what's so Christian about Evangelical Christianity?" Spoiler Alert: Not much these days!If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls!LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosPANELMichael BurnsStuart Delony

Today, I'm joined by Cara Meredith, author of the new book Church Camp. We're digging into the ways camp shapes our faith, our friendships, and our sense of who belongs. We get real about the fun memories, but also the uncomfortable parts—who was included, who was left out, and what messages we picked up along the way. Cara and I talk about how camp can turn faith into a checklist—who's in, who's out, who fits and who doesn't. But we also imagine what camp could be if it became a place of real belonging, where every kid was seen and valued, no matter their story. If you've ever looked back on your camp experience with mixed feelings, or wondered how those weeks shaped your view of God and yourself, you'll find something here. This episode is about holding the good and the hard together, asking better questions, and dreaming about what's possible. So join us as we go to camp.A sought-after speaker, writer, and public theologian, Cara Meredith is the author of Church Camp and The Color of Life. Passionate about issues of justice, race, and privilege, Cara holds a master of theology from Fuller Seminary and is a postulant for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Church. With a background in education and nonprofit work, she wears more hats than she probably ought, but mostly just enjoys playing with words, a lot. Her writing has been featured in national media outlets such as The Oregonian, The New York Times, The Living Church, The Christian Century, and Baptist News Global, among others. She lives with her family in Oakland, California.Cara's Book:Church CampCara's Recommendation:Here I AmSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

In this RECAPS episode, Tim critiques John Mark Comer's views on deconstruction, exploring the complexities and nuances of faith transformation. Tim argues that deconstruction is often mischaracterized and emphasizes the need for understanding the cultural and political contexts that influence faith journeys. He reflects on the legacy of white evangelicalism, its shortcomings, and the importance of advocating for marginalized communities. The conversation highlights personal experiences of deconstruction and the quest for a more inclusive faith. Clip of John Mark Comer Chapters 01:02 Getting into John Mark Comer's "Deconstruction" 06:08 Understanding Deconstruction: Perspectives and Mischaracterizations 11:52 The Impact of Cultural and Political Context on Faith 17:58 The Legacy of White Evangelicalism and Its Critique 24:06 Personal Reflections on Deconstruction and Acceptance _______________________________ REGISTER TO VOTE If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Get Tickets to Beer Camp (PROMO: TNEHOBBIT) Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you've been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We've built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Teacher Sarah Kornfield visits this week and adds Surrender to the list of What the World Needs Now. Her teaching title is Men Don't Retreat: Masculinity and Sovereignty in White Evangelicalism.

Sophie Bjork-James (Ph.D., Cultural Anthropology, City University of New York) is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. She has over ten years of experience researching both the US based Religious Right and the white nationalist movements. She is the author of The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers 2021, winner of the Anne Bolin & Gil Herdt Book Prize) and the co-editor of Beyond Populism: Angry Politics and the Twilight of Neoliberalism (2020). She has been interviewed on the NBC Nightly News, NPR's All Things Considered, BBC Radio 4's Today, and in the New York Times. Her work has received support the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, the American Academy of Religion, the National Science Foundation, and the Mellon Foundation. Visit Sophie Bjork-James online: https://sophiebjorkjames.com/ Visit Sacred Writes online: https://www.sacred-writes.org/acls-cohort-winter-2024

Uncover the unexpected impact of the Trump campaign on the evangelical community as NPR journalist Sarah McCammon shares her personal journey. Her book delves into the complex experiences of those navigating a transition away from evangelicalism, offering a raw and empathetic perspective. Join us as we explore the surprising insights and vulnerabilities that shape this compelling narrative. Stay tuned for a revealing conversation that will leave you with a fresh perspective and a newfound appreciation for diverse religious experiences.My special guest is Sarah McCammonSarah McCammon, a national political correspondent for NPR and co-host of the NPR Politics podcast, is recognized for her extensive coverage of political, social, and cultural divisions in America, specifically delving into the intersections of politics and religion, reproductive rights, and the conservative movement. With past experience as NPR's lead political reporter during the 2016 election cycle, assigned to the Donald Trump campaign, she offers a comprehensive understanding of the impact of Trumpism on evangelical communities. Her upcoming book, "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church," draws from her personal background growing up in white evangelicalism in the Midwest, providing a firsthand perspective on the subject matter. Sarah McCammon's authoritative insights, coupled with her personal experiences, contribute a significant and authentic viewpoint to the discussion.Don't be afraid of questions. Try to find trusted people, whether that's people in your church or outside of it, people who are of goodwill and that love you and tell them what you're thinking about. - Sarah McCammonIn this episode, you will be able to:Unpacking the challenges of an evangelical upbringing - understanding the complexities and impact on personal identity.Exploring the influence of Trumpism on evangelical communities, shedding light on shifting ideologies and values.Understanding the evolving demographics of American Christianity and its implications for society and culture.Embracing inclusivity and diversity in religious spaces, fostering a sense of belonging and understanding for all individuals.Analyzing the role of media in shaping evangelical narratives, providing insight into the power of storytelling and representation.Evolving Demographics of American ChristianityThe landscape of American Christianity is undergoing a marked transformation, with shifts in demographics and the growing influence of social media. As Sarah emphasizes, these changes may result in a more liberal, secular, and diverse religious demographic. Recognizing and embracing these shifts is crucial for evolving religious spaces and fostering inclusivity and diversity within such communities.The resources mentioned in this episode are:Preorder Sarah McCammon's book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church releasing on March 19, 2024. Preordering helps support the book's sales and ensures you receive it as soon as it's available.Follow Sarah McCammon on Twitter at @sarahmccammon for updates, insights, and discussions on her work and the topics she covers.Subscribe to Sarah McCammon's Substack Off the Air for nuanced conversations, personal insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from her experiences as a journalist.Join the Difference Makers community on Patreon to access exclusive, in-depth conversations with guests like Sarah McCammon, where you can engage with others and learn how to make a difference together.Engage with Sarah McCammon's work and share your thoughts on her book, her insights, and the topics discussed in the podcast to continue the conversation and contribute to making a difference.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:02 - Introduction to the World of Difference podcast00:00:44 - Benefits of Therapy and Betterhelp00:01:17 - Introduction of Sarah McCammon00:02:27 - Sarah McCammon's Background and Book00:03:00 - Personal Vulnerability in Writing00:14:09 - Finding Inner Strength00:16:34 - Impact of Trump Narrative00:19:52 - Pressure for Perfectionism00:23:08 - Understanding Exvangelical00:27:43 - Impact of Evangelical Movement00:28:58 - Rise of the Nones and Impact on Politics00:29:36 - Factors Contributing to Change00:30:15 - Church Response and Criticism00:32:24 - Intimate Perspectives and Voices00:35:22 - Inclusivity and Diverse Perspectives00:43:25 - The Impact of Gen Z in the Election00:44:25 - Future of Exvangelical Movement00:46:08 - Evolving Religious Spaces00:47:28 - Connecting with Sarah00:48:23 - Sarah's Writing and ImpactI think it's okay to pray anytime you want. And I don't think you have to know exactly what you think about that. - Sarah McCammonTimestamped summary of this episode:00:00:02 - Introduction to the World of Difference podcastHost Lori Adams Brown introduces the podcast as a platform for those who are different and want to make a difference. She also mentions the podcast's sponsor, Betterhelp, and the benefits of therapy for personal growth and self-discovery.00:00:44 - Benefits of Therapy and BetterhelpBrown discusses the benefits of therapy for personal growth, self-discovery, and mental well-being. She highlights the role of therapy in understanding oneself and making a positive impact on the world. Lori Adams-Brown also promotes Betterhelp as a resource for professional therapy.00:01:17 - Introduction of Sarah McCammonBrown introduces Sarah McCammon as a national political correspondent for NPR and co-host of the NPR Politics podcast. She outlines McCammon's work focusing on political, social, and cultural divides in America, including the intersections of politics and religion, reproductive rights, and the conservative movement.00:02:27 - Sarah McCammon's Background and BookBrown discusses McCammon's upcoming book, "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church," highlighting McCammon's personal experience growing up in white evangelicalism in the Midwest. Brown also mentions McCammon's diverse media appearances and her current residence in Norfolk, Virginia.00:03:00 - Personal Vulnerability in WritingBrown and McCammon discuss the personal vulnerability of writing about one's experiences, with McCammon sharing her00:14:09 - Finding Inner StrengthSarah shares a spiritual moment of finding inner strength in a challenging situation outside the church. She discusses the evangelical expectation of spiritual moments and the concept of loving one's enemies.00:16:34 - Impact of Trump NarrativeSarah discusses how the Trump narrative of labeling reporters as the worst people has affected the perception of evangelical whistleblowers reporting spiritual or sexual abuse in churches. She highlights the importance of criticisms from within the evangelical community.00:19:52 - Pressure for PerfectionismSarah reflects on the intense pressure for perfectionism and behavior management of children within evangelical spiritual formation. She shares her experience of feeling the responsibility to be a witness for Jesus through her family's appearance and behavior.00:23:08 - Understanding ExvangelicalSarah explains the term "exvangelical" and addresses misconceptions about the group being exclusively non-religious or secular. She emphasizes the common experience of stepping away from evangelicalism and the complexity of the journey.00:27:43 - Impact of Evangelical MovementSarah discusses the well-established impact of the evangelical movement on American politics and society. She also explores the broader societal and cultural impact of the exvangelical movement, highlighting its role in the larger shift away from religion.00:28:58 - Rise of the Nones and Impact on PoliticsThe conversation delves into the growing demographic of the Nones and its potential impact on American politics, as well as the erosion of the Republican base and the rise of a more liberal and secular movement.00:29:36 - Factors Contributing to ChangeDemographic changes, social media, and the impact of Trumpism are discussed as factors contributing to the shift in evangelicalism and Christianity, with implications for both politics and culture.00:30:15 - Church Response and CriticismThe conversation explores the responses of churches and prominent pastors to the move away from evangelicalism, as well as the criticism from Christian evangelical thinkers and the need for churches to become more open to diverse points of view.00:32:24 - Intimate Perspectives and VoicesThe dialogue emphasizes the value of intimate perspectives and granular insights from individuals raised in the evangelical world, shedding light on experiences and perspectives often overlooked in academic conversations.00:35:22 - Inclusivity and Diverse PerspectivesThe conversation highlights the need for inclusivity and the elevation of voices of people of color and women in evangelical spaces, as well as the potential impact on shaping priorities, theology, and perspectives on scriptures.00:43:25 - The Impact of Gen Z in the ElectionThe conversation begins with a focus on Gen Z's influence on the upcoming election and their diverse upbringing in the digital age, reflecting on the changes happening in society.00:44:25 - Future of Exvangelical MovementSarah discusses the challenges faced by younger exvangelicals in forming their own religious identity and the need for more inclusive religious spaces. She also explores potential future trends in an increasingly diverse and secularized society.00:46:08 - Evolving Religious SpacesThe discussion shifts to the evolution of religious spaces, with a particular focus on churches genuinely welcoming non-traditional beliefs and the need for meaningful connections in an evolving society.00:47:28 - Connecting with SarahSarah shares her presence on various social media platforms, emphasizing her engagement with Substack for more nuanced conversations and insights into her life as a journalist and a mother.00:48:23 - Sarah's Writing and ImpactThe conversation concludes with a focus on Sarah's impactful writing, her vulnerability in exploring personal narratives, and the importance of amplifying her voice and perspective in the media and journalism industry.I think there's something like that, particularly in an increasingly diverse and secularized society. I think people are always going to need connection and look for meaning, but where they find it, I think might change a little bit. - Sarah McCammonhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.comhttps://www.twitter.com/@awodpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifference

Uncover the unexpected impact of the Trump campaign on the evangelical community as NPR journalist Sarah McCammon shares her personal journey. Her book delves into the complex experiences of those navigating a transition away from evangelicalism, offering a raw and empathetic perspective. Join us as we explore the surprising insights and vulnerabilities that shape this compelling narrative. Stay tuned for a revealing conversation that will leave you with a fresh perspective and a newfound appreciation for diverse religious experiences.My special guest is Sarah McCammonSarah McCammon, a national political correspondent for NPR and co-host of the NPR Politics podcast, is recognized for her extensive coverage of political, social, and cultural divisions in America, specifically delving into the intersections of politics and religion, reproductive rights, and the conservative movement. With past experience as NPR's lead political reporter during the 2016 election cycle, assigned to the Donald Trump campaign, she offers a comprehensive understanding of the impact of Trumpism on evangelical communities. Her upcoming book, "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church," draws from her personal background growing up in white evangelicalism in the Midwest, providing a firsthand perspective on the subject matter. Sarah McCammon's authoritative insights, coupled with her personal experiences, contribute a significant and authentic viewpoint to the discussion.Don't be afraid of questions. Try to find trusted people, whether that's people in your church or outside of it, people who are of goodwill and that love you and tell them what you're thinking about. - Sarah McCammonIn this episode, you will be able to:Unpacking the challenges of an evangelical upbringing - understanding the complexities and impact on personal identity.Exploring the influence of Trumpism on evangelical communities, shedding light on shifting ideologies and values.Understanding the evolving demographics of American Christianity and its implications for society and culture.Embracing inclusivity and diversity in religious spaces, fostering a sense of belonging and understanding for all individuals.Analyzing the role of media in shaping evangelical narratives, providing insight into the power of storytelling and representation.Evolving Demographics of American ChristianityThe landscape of American Christianity is undergoing a marked transformation, with shifts in demographics and the growing influence of social media. As Sarah emphasizes, these changes may result in a more liberal, secular, and diverse religious demographic. Recognizing and embracing these shifts is crucial for evolving religious spaces and fostering inclusivity and diversity within such communities.The resources mentioned in this episode are:Preorder Sarah McCammon's book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church releasing on March 19, 2024. Preordering helps support the book's sales and ensures you receive it as soon as it's available.Follow Sarah McCammon on Twitter at @sarahmccammon for updates, insights, and discussions on her work and the topics she covers.Subscribe to Sarah McCammon's Substack Off the Air for nuanced conversations, personal insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from her experiences as a journalist.Join the Difference Makers community on Patreon to access exclusive, in-depth conversations with guests like Sarah McCammon, where you can engage with others and learn how to make a difference together.Engage with Sarah McCammon's work and share your thoughts on her book, her insights, and the topics discussed in the podcast to continue the conversation and contribute to making a difference.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:02 - Introduction to the World of Difference podcast00:00:44 - Benefits of Therapy and Betterhelp00:01:17 - Introduction of Sarah McCammon00:02:27 - Sarah McCammon's Background and Book00:03:00 - Personal Vulnerability in Writing00:14:09 - Finding Inner Strength00:16:34 - Impact of Trump Narrative00:19:52 - Pressure for Perfectionism00:23:08 - Understanding Exvangelical00:27:43 - Impact of Evangelical Movement00:28:58 - Rise of the Nones and Impact on Politics00:29:36 - Factors Contributing to Change00:30:15 - Church Response and Criticism00:32:24 - Intimate Perspectives and Voices00:35:22 - Inclusivity and Diverse Perspectives00:43:25 - The Impact of Gen Z in the Election00:44:25 - Future of Exvangelical Movement00:46:08 - Evolving Religious Spaces00:47:28 - Connecting with Sarah00:48:23 - Sarah's Writing and ImpactI think it's okay to pray anytime you want. And I don't think you have to know exactly what you think about that. - Sarah McCammonTimestamped summary of this episode:00:00:02 - Introduction to the World of Difference podcastHost Lori Adams Brown introduces the podcast as a platform for those who are different and want to make a difference. She also mentions the podcast's sponsor, Betterhelp, and the benefits of therapy for personal growth and self-discovery.00:00:44 - Benefits of Therapy and BetterhelpBrown discusses the benefits of therapy for personal growth, self-discovery, and mental well-being. She highlights the role of therapy in understanding oneself and making a positive impact on the world. Lori Adams-Brown also promotes Betterhelp as a resource for professional therapy.00:01:17 - Introduction of Sarah McCammonBrown introduces Sarah McCammon as a national political correspondent for NPR and co-host of the NPR Politics podcast. She outlines McCammon's work focusing on political, social, and cultural divides in America, including the intersections of politics and religion, reproductive rights, and the conservative movement.00:02:27 - Sarah McCammon's Background and BookBrown discusses McCammon's upcoming book, "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church," highlighting McCammon's personal experience growing up in white evangelicalism in the Midwest. Brown also mentions McCammon's diverse media appearances and her current residence in Norfolk, Virginia.00:03:00 - Personal Vulnerability in WritingBrown and McCammon discuss the personal vulnerability of writing about one's experiences, with McCammon sharing her00:14:09 - Finding Inner StrengthSarah shares a spiritual moment of finding inner strength in a challenging situation outside the church. She discusses the evangelical expectation of spiritual moments and the concept of loving one's enemies.00:16:34 - Impact of Trump NarrativeSarah discusses how the Trump narrative of labeling reporters as the worst people has affected the perception of evangelical whistleblowers reporting spiritual or sexual abuse in churches. She highlights the importance of criticisms from within the evangelical community.00:19:52 - Pressure for PerfectionismSarah reflects on the intense pressure for perfectionism and behavior management of children within evangelical spiritual formation. She shares her experience of feeling the responsibility to be a witness for Jesus through her family's appearance and behavior.00:23:08 - Understanding ExvangelicalSarah explains the term "exvangelical" and addresses misconceptions about the group being exclusively non-religious or secular. She emphasizes the common experience of stepping away from evangelicalism and the complexity of the journey.00:27:43 - Impact of Evangelical MovementSarah discusses the well-established impact of the evangelical movement on American politics and society. She also explores the broader societal and cultural impact of the exvangelical movement, highlighting its role in the larger shift away from religion.00:28:58 - Rise of the Nones and Impact on PoliticsThe conversation delves into the growing demographic of the Nones and its potential impact on American politics, as well as the erosion of the Republican base and the rise of a more liberal and secular movement.00:29:36 - Factors Contributing to ChangeDemographic changes, social media, and the impact of Trumpism are discussed as factors contributing to the shift in evangelicalism and Christianity, with implications for both politics and culture.00:30:15 - Church Response and CriticismThe conversation explores the responses of churches and prominent pastors to the move away from evangelicalism, as well as the criticism from Christian evangelical thinkers and the need for churches to become more open to diverse points of view.00:32:24 - Intimate Perspectives and VoicesThe dialogue emphasizes the value of intimate perspectives and granular insights from individuals raised in the evangelical world, shedding light on experiences and perspectives often overlooked in academic conversations.00:35:22 - Inclusivity and Diverse PerspectivesThe conversation highlights the need for inclusivity and the elevation of voices of people of color and women in evangelical spaces, as well as the potential impact on shaping priorities, theology, and perspectives on scriptures.00:43:25 - The Impact of Gen Z in the ElectionThe conversation begins with a focus on Gen Z's influence on the upcoming election and their diverse upbringing in the digital age, reflecting on the changes happening in society.00:44:25 - Future of Exvangelical MovementSarah discusses the challenges faced by younger exvangelicals in forming their own religious identity and the need for more inclusive religious spaces. She also explores potential future trends in an increasingly diverse and secularized society.00:46:08 - Evolving Religious SpacesThe discussion shifts to the evolution of religious spaces, with a particular focus on churches genuinely welcoming non-traditional beliefs and the need for meaningful connections in an evolving society.00:47:28 - Connecting with SarahSarah shares her presence on various social media platforms, emphasizing her engagement with Substack for more nuanced conversations and insights into her life as a journalist and a mother.00:48:23 - Sarah's Writing and ImpactThe conversation concludes with a focus on Sarah's impactful writing, her vulnerability in exploring personal narratives, and the importance of amplifying her voice and perspective in the media and journalism industry.I think there's something like that, particularly in an increasingly diverse and secularized society. I think people are always going to need connection and look for meaning, but where they find it, I think might change a little bit. - Sarah McCammonhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.comhttps://www.twitter.com/@awodpodhttps://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifference

The last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. One of those people is Kristen Du Mez, a New York Times best selling author and professor of History at Calvin University. Her book, "Jesus and John Wayne" made headlines by examining how toxic masculinity and misogyny within white evangelicalism has affected American history and culture. The reaction to Du Mez's book within White Evangelicalism was swift and ugly. Skye sat down with Kristin Du Mez to hear her story and find out why, through it all, she's still following Jesus.   0:00 - Theme Song 0:29 - Intro 1:37 -  How Kristin became a Christian 7:38 - Kristin's thoughts on Evangelicalism 22:04 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 23:33 - What's helping Kristin remain a Christian today 37:10 - End Credits Resources: Kristin Du Mez https://kristindumez.com/ Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation https://amzn.to/3LAtT7U Episode Music - “Sorrow's Got a Hold On Me” by Paul Zachhttps://www.paulzachmusic.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/0IGfsm8Y61UxmkCcaAWtHg   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers University Press, 2021) provides an account of how a theology of the family came to dominate a white evangelical tradition in the post-civil rights movement United States, providing a theological corollary to Religious Right politics. This tradition inherently enforces racial inequality in that it draws moral, religious, and political attention away from problems of racial and economic structural oppression, explaining all social problems as a failure of the individual to achieve the strong gender and sexual identities that ground the nuclear family. The consequences of this theology are both personal suffering for individuals who cannot measure up to prescribed gender and sexual roles, and political support for conservative government policies. Exposure to experiences that undermine the idea that an emphasis on the family is the solution to all social problems is causing a younger generation of white evangelicals to shift away from this narrow theological emphasis and toward a more social justice-oriented theology. The material and political effects of this shift remain to be seen. Sophie Bjork-James is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. She has over ten years of experience researching both the US based Religious Right and the white nationalist movements. She is the author of The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers 2021, winner of the the Anne Bolin & Gil Herdt Book Prize from the Human Sexuality and Anthropology Interest Group (HSAIG)) and the co-editor of Beyond Populism: Angry Politics and the Twilight of Neoliberalism (2020). Her work has appeared recently in American Anthropologist, Oxford Bibliographies, the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Feminist Anthropology, and Transforming Anthropology. She has been interviewed on the NBC Nightly News, NPR's All Things Considered, BBC Radio 4's Today, and in the New York Times. She has published op-eds in the LA Times, Religious Dispatches, and the Conversation among others. She is a senior fellow with the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right and a fellow with the Institute for Research on Male Supremacism and a board member for the Society for the Anthropology of Religion. Joseph Gaines can be reached at jgaines1091@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers University Press, 2021) provides an account of how a theology of the family came to dominate a white evangelical tradition in the post-civil rights movement United States, providing a theological corollary to Religious Right politics. This tradition inherently enforces racial inequality in that it draws moral, religious, and political attention away from problems of racial and economic structural oppression, explaining all social problems as a failure of the individual to achieve the strong gender and sexual identities that ground the nuclear family. The consequences of this theology are both personal suffering for individuals who cannot measure up to prescribed gender and sexual roles, and political support for conservative government policies. Exposure to experiences that undermine the idea that an emphasis on the family is the solution to all social problems is causing a younger generation of white evangelicals to shift away from this narrow theological emphasis and toward a more social justice-oriented theology. The material and political effects of this shift remain to be seen. Sophie Bjork-James is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. She has over ten years of experience researching both the US based Religious Right and the white nationalist movements. She is the author of The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers 2021, winner of the the Anne Bolin & Gil Herdt Book Prize from the Human Sexuality and Anthropology Interest Group (HSAIG)) and the co-editor of Beyond Populism: Angry Politics and the Twilight of Neoliberalism (2020). Her work has appeared recently in American Anthropologist, Oxford Bibliographies, the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Feminist Anthropology, and Transforming Anthropology. She has been interviewed on the NBC Nightly News, NPR's All Things Considered, BBC Radio 4's Today, and in the New York Times. She has published op-eds in the LA Times, Religious Dispatches, and the Conversation among others. She is a senior fellow with the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right and a fellow with the Institute for Research on Male Supremacism and a board member for the Society for the Anthropology of Religion. Joseph Gaines can be reached at jgaines1091@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers University Press, 2021) provides an account of how a theology of the family came to dominate a white evangelical tradition in the post-civil rights movement United States, providing a theological corollary to Religious Right politics. This tradition inherently enforces racial inequality in that it draws moral, religious, and political attention away from problems of racial and economic structural oppression, explaining all social problems as a failure of the individual to achieve the strong gender and sexual identities that ground the nuclear family. The consequences of this theology are both personal suffering for individuals who cannot measure up to prescribed gender and sexual roles, and political support for conservative government policies. Exposure to experiences that undermine the idea that an emphasis on the family is the solution to all social problems is causing a younger generation of white evangelicals to shift away from this narrow theological emphasis and toward a more social justice-oriented theology. The material and political effects of this shift remain to be seen. Sophie Bjork-James is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. She has over ten years of experience researching both the US based Religious Right and the white nationalist movements. She is the author of The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers 2021, winner of the the Anne Bolin & Gil Herdt Book Prize from the Human Sexuality and Anthropology Interest Group (HSAIG)) and the co-editor of Beyond Populism: Angry Politics and the Twilight of Neoliberalism (2020). Her work has appeared recently in American Anthropologist, Oxford Bibliographies, the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Feminist Anthropology, and Transforming Anthropology. She has been interviewed on the NBC Nightly News, NPR's All Things Considered, BBC Radio 4's Today, and in the New York Times. She has published op-eds in the LA Times, Religious Dispatches, and the Conversation among others. She is a senior fellow with the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right and a fellow with the Institute for Research on Male Supremacism and a board member for the Society for the Anthropology of Religion. Joseph Gaines can be reached at jgaines1091@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers University Press, 2021) provides an account of how a theology of the family came to dominate a white evangelical tradition in the post-civil rights movement United States, providing a theological corollary to Religious Right politics. This tradition inherently enforces racial inequality in that it draws moral, religious, and political attention away from problems of racial and economic structural oppression, explaining all social problems as a failure of the individual to achieve the strong gender and sexual identities that ground the nuclear family. The consequences of this theology are both personal suffering for individuals who cannot measure up to prescribed gender and sexual roles, and political support for conservative government policies. Exposure to experiences that undermine the idea that an emphasis on the family is the solution to all social problems is causing a younger generation of white evangelicals to shift away from this narrow theological emphasis and toward a more social justice-oriented theology. The material and political effects of this shift remain to be seen. Sophie Bjork-James is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. She has over ten years of experience researching both the US based Religious Right and the white nationalist movements. She is the author of The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers 2021, winner of the the Anne Bolin & Gil Herdt Book Prize from the Human Sexuality and Anthropology Interest Group (HSAIG)) and the co-editor of Beyond Populism: Angry Politics and the Twilight of Neoliberalism (2020). Her work has appeared recently in American Anthropologist, Oxford Bibliographies, the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Feminist Anthropology, and Transforming Anthropology. She has been interviewed on the NBC Nightly News, NPR's All Things Considered, BBC Radio 4's Today, and in the New York Times. She has published op-eds in the LA Times, Religious Dispatches, and the Conversation among others. She is a senior fellow with the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right and a fellow with the Institute for Research on Male Supremacism and a board member for the Society for the Anthropology of Religion. Joseph Gaines can be reached at jgaines1091@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers University Press, 2021) provides an account of how a theology of the family came to dominate a white evangelical tradition in the post-civil rights movement United States, providing a theological corollary to Religious Right politics. This tradition inherently enforces racial inequality in that it draws moral, religious, and political attention away from problems of racial and economic structural oppression, explaining all social problems as a failure of the individual to achieve the strong gender and sexual identities that ground the nuclear family. The consequences of this theology are both personal suffering for individuals who cannot measure up to prescribed gender and sexual roles, and political support for conservative government policies. Exposure to experiences that undermine the idea that an emphasis on the family is the solution to all social problems is causing a younger generation of white evangelicals to shift away from this narrow theological emphasis and toward a more social justice-oriented theology. The material and political effects of this shift remain to be seen. Sophie Bjork-James is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. She has over ten years of experience researching both the US based Religious Right and the white nationalist movements. She is the author of The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers 2021, winner of the the Anne Bolin & Gil Herdt Book Prize from the Human Sexuality and Anthropology Interest Group (HSAIG)) and the co-editor of Beyond Populism: Angry Politics and the Twilight of Neoliberalism (2020). Her work has appeared recently in American Anthropologist, Oxford Bibliographies, the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Feminist Anthropology, and Transforming Anthropology. She has been interviewed on the NBC Nightly News, NPR's All Things Considered, BBC Radio 4's Today, and in the New York Times. She has published op-eds in the LA Times, Religious Dispatches, and the Conversation among others. She is a senior fellow with the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right and a fellow with the Institute for Research on Male Supremacism and a board member for the Society for the Anthropology of Religion. Joseph Gaines can be reached at jgaines1091@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers University Press, 2021) provides an account of how a theology of the family came to dominate a white evangelical tradition in the post-civil rights movement United States, providing a theological corollary to Religious Right politics. This tradition inherently enforces racial inequality in that it draws moral, religious, and political attention away from problems of racial and economic structural oppression, explaining all social problems as a failure of the individual to achieve the strong gender and sexual identities that ground the nuclear family. The consequences of this theology are both personal suffering for individuals who cannot measure up to prescribed gender and sexual roles, and political support for conservative government policies. Exposure to experiences that undermine the idea that an emphasis on the family is the solution to all social problems is causing a younger generation of white evangelicals to shift away from this narrow theological emphasis and toward a more social justice-oriented theology. The material and political effects of this shift remain to be seen. Sophie Bjork-James is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. She has over ten years of experience researching both the US based Religious Right and the white nationalist movements. She is the author of The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers 2021, winner of the the Anne Bolin & Gil Herdt Book Prize from the Human Sexuality and Anthropology Interest Group (HSAIG)) and the co-editor of Beyond Populism: Angry Politics and the Twilight of Neoliberalism (2020). Her work has appeared recently in American Anthropologist, Oxford Bibliographies, the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Feminist Anthropology, and Transforming Anthropology. She has been interviewed on the NBC Nightly News, NPR's All Things Considered, BBC Radio 4's Today, and in the New York Times. She has published op-eds in the LA Times, Religious Dispatches, and the Conversation among others. She is a senior fellow with the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right and a fellow with the Institute for Research on Male Supremacism and a board member for the Society for the Anthropology of Religion. Joseph Gaines can be reached at jgaines1091@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers University Press, 2021) provides an account of how a theology of the family came to dominate a white evangelical tradition in the post-civil rights movement United States, providing a theological corollary to Religious Right politics. This tradition inherently enforces racial inequality in that it draws moral, religious, and political attention away from problems of racial and economic structural oppression, explaining all social problems as a failure of the individual to achieve the strong gender and sexual identities that ground the nuclear family. The consequences of this theology are both personal suffering for individuals who cannot measure up to prescribed gender and sexual roles, and political support for conservative government policies. Exposure to experiences that undermine the idea that an emphasis on the family is the solution to all social problems is causing a younger generation of white evangelicals to shift away from this narrow theological emphasis and toward a more social justice-oriented theology. The material and political effects of this shift remain to be seen. Sophie Bjork-James is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. She has over ten years of experience researching both the US based Religious Right and the white nationalist movements. She is the author of The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers 2021, winner of the the Anne Bolin & Gil Herdt Book Prize from the Human Sexuality and Anthropology Interest Group (HSAIG)) and the co-editor of Beyond Populism: Angry Politics and the Twilight of Neoliberalism (2020). Her work has appeared recently in American Anthropologist, Oxford Bibliographies, the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Feminist Anthropology, and Transforming Anthropology. She has been interviewed on the NBC Nightly News, NPR's All Things Considered, BBC Radio 4's Today, and in the New York Times. She has published op-eds in the LA Times, Religious Dispatches, and the Conversation among others. She is a senior fellow with the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right and a fellow with the Institute for Research on Male Supremacism and a board member for the Society for the Anthropology of Religion. Joseph Gaines can be reached at jgaines1091@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers University Press, 2021) provides an account of how a theology of the family came to dominate a white evangelical tradition in the post-civil rights movement United States, providing a theological corollary to Religious Right politics. This tradition inherently enforces racial inequality in that it draws moral, religious, and political attention away from problems of racial and economic structural oppression, explaining all social problems as a failure of the individual to achieve the strong gender and sexual identities that ground the nuclear family. The consequences of this theology are both personal suffering for individuals who cannot measure up to prescribed gender and sexual roles, and political support for conservative government policies. Exposure to experiences that undermine the idea that an emphasis on the family is the solution to all social problems is causing a younger generation of white evangelicals to shift away from this narrow theological emphasis and toward a more social justice-oriented theology. The material and political effects of this shift remain to be seen. Sophie Bjork-James is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. She has over ten years of experience researching both the US based Religious Right and the white nationalist movements. She is the author of The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers 2021, winner of the the Anne Bolin & Gil Herdt Book Prize from the Human Sexuality and Anthropology Interest Group (HSAIG)) and the co-editor of Beyond Populism: Angry Politics and the Twilight of Neoliberalism (2020). Her work has appeared recently in American Anthropologist, Oxford Bibliographies, the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Feminist Anthropology, and Transforming Anthropology. She has been interviewed on the NBC Nightly News, NPR's All Things Considered, BBC Radio 4's Today, and in the New York Times. She has published op-eds in the LA Times, Religious Dispatches, and the Conversation among others. She is a senior fellow with the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right and a fellow with the Institute for Research on Male Supremacism and a board member for the Society for the Anthropology of Religion. Joseph Gaines can be reached at jgaines1091@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers University Press, 2021) provides an account of how a theology of the family came to dominate a white evangelical tradition in the post-civil rights movement United States, providing a theological corollary to Religious Right politics. This tradition inherently enforces racial inequality in that it draws moral, religious, and political attention away from problems of racial and economic structural oppression, explaining all social problems as a failure of the individual to achieve the strong gender and sexual identities that ground the nuclear family. The consequences of this theology are both personal suffering for individuals who cannot measure up to prescribed gender and sexual roles, and political support for conservative government policies. Exposure to experiences that undermine the idea that an emphasis on the family is the solution to all social problems is causing a younger generation of white evangelicals to shift away from this narrow theological emphasis and toward a more social justice-oriented theology. The material and political effects of this shift remain to be seen. Sophie Bjork-James is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. She has over ten years of experience researching both the US based Religious Right and the white nationalist movements. She is the author of The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism's Politics of the Family (Rutgers 2021, winner of the the Anne Bolin & Gil Herdt Book Prize from the Human Sexuality and Anthropology Interest Group (HSAIG)) and the co-editor of Beyond Populism: Angry Politics and the Twilight of Neoliberalism (2020). Her work has appeared recently in American Anthropologist, Oxford Bibliographies, the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Feminist Anthropology, and Transforming Anthropology. She has been interviewed on the NBC Nightly News, NPR's All Things Considered, BBC Radio 4's Today, and in the New York Times. She has published op-eds in the LA Times, Religious Dispatches, and the Conversation among others. She is a senior fellow with the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right and a fellow with the Institute for Research on Male Supremacism and a board member for the Society for the Anthropology of Religion. Joseph Gaines can be reached at jgaines1091@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Tim posted a clip of Pastor Mike Warlond that went viral so Tim invited Pastor Mike on to talk.  They talk about the Bible and Bibliolatry, the history of White Evangelicalism in America and how to stay humble and accountable running a mega church in Harlem NYC.   Support Our Work Gets ticket to Theology Beer Camp Pastor Mike's Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, I welcome back my friend Nancy Gwyn for a conversation about mistakes we've made in the journey of decolonizing from White Evangelicalism.

Content Warning: brief mentions of assault and murder. Today we cover our first lady of this season and discuss the hold that Joyce Meyer had over moms of the early 2000s and still today. We dive into her life, work, and fraud? Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

OK, I'll admit it right up front, this is a heavy episode. This one feels like a therapy session processing through the anger, the rage, the bitterness, and all your past complicity in white evangelical Christianity. If you haven't noticed yet, one of the pit stops on the deconstruction road is animosity. You finally wake up to all the harmful ways evangelical Christianity has impacted your life and the lives of others and sometimes all you can feel is resentment. It's easy to get stuck here, raging against the evangelical machine. But what might it look like to fuel your anger for something good, beautiful and true? Author Marla Taviano helps us unlearn our past by learning how to heal and move forward, channeling anger into transformative love. Ultimately, how do you stay emotionally, spiritually, and mentally healthy as you process the grief of growing up evangelical? We also discuss what it means to be a real ally, how to decolonize the deconstruction space, and ways you can center marginalized voices in your daily life. BioMarla Taviano (she/her) is into: books, love, justice, globes, anti-racism, blue, rainbows, poems (and a hundred other things). Reads and writes for a living (and a life). Mom to some freaking awesome kids. Wears her heart on her t-shirts. On a mission/quest/journey to live wholefarted (not a typo). (Big fan of parentheses—and em dashes.) Connect with her on IG: @marlataviano and @whitegirllearning or marlataviano.com.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review

Today we discuss pop-star turned jet pilot turned unhinged preacher who tried to blow away Covid-19. We are covering Kenneth Copeland and trying to get to the bottom of how it is possible someone can act like this on television. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

A highly requested episode! We are back on to our regularly scheduled program. Today we discuss “America's Pastor” Joel Osteen. We cover the controversies, manifesting, and how white Joel's teeth appear. We also discuss the age old question - are you poor because God hates you or does Joel just make it seem like it.  Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

Some would argue that the influence of purity culture has ended. The Jonas Brothers are now married, no more purity rings or nationwide abstinence pledges. However, we spend today's episode talking about how purity culture is still out there, just dressed up a little differently. Join us as we drop our hot takes and Madie says “girlies” a lot. Show notes:NYT: How an Abstinence Pledge in the '90s Shamed a Generation of EvangelicalsJosh Harris divorce: Kissed GoodbyeRNS: It's back: Purity Culture 2.0, Gen Z styleRetro Report videoSupport the show

We're back, and we missed you! We have returned after a little break and are ready to go head first into purity culture. We talk about what it is, where it came from, and how it has impacted our own lives. Thanks for being here! Support the show

Nate and Gail are joined by Dr. Brad Onishi, expert on Christian nationalism and the history of White Evangelicalism. Brad is one of the hosts of the Straight White American Jesus podcast, a religion and politics show that analyzes the Christian nationalist movement in the United States. Brad's new book, Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism–And What Comes Next traces the history of the religious movements that led to the insurrection and attempted coup at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.Brad's website: bradonishi.comBrad's book: Bookshop.orgIndieBound.orgBarnes & NobleIndigoAmazonBrad's podcast: Straight White American JesusBrad's social media:TwitterInstagramFacebook---Follow us on Twitter at @fullmutuality, on Facebook at fb.com/fullmutuality, and on Instagram at @fullmutuality. Join the conversation in our Discord server at discord.gg/C3DUZdF3HJ. Visit fullmutuality.com for more ways to connect with us.Full Mutuality is a Dauntless Media Collective podcast. Visit dauntless.fm for more content. Join as a partner on Patreon for exclusive content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week we (kinda) theme the episode around July the 4th! And we talk about the surprise hearing from the January 6th Committee and how that impacts our faith. All that and more on this week's episode! Question for the week:What does it mean to celebrate independence?Special Guest:Sarah Hedgecock, PhD Candidate in Religion at Columbia UniversityGuest Question:As progressive Christians, we often describe ourselves, our perspectives, and our actions in contrast to evangelical Christianity. But evangelical Christianity also changes and adapts to the times and trends, albeit sometimes in different ways from progressive Christianity. How are we to understand evangelical Christian identity today? And are there any implications for progressive Christians? | Ahmed, Sara. “A Phenomenology of Whiteness.” Feminist Theory 8, no. 2 (August 1, 2007): 149–68. Bielo, James S. Words upon the Word: An Ethnography of Evangelical Group Bible Study. New York: New York University Press, 2009.Bjork-James, Sophie. The Divine Institution: The Politics of White Evangelicalism's Focus on the Family. New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press, 2021.Bowler, Kate. The Preacher's Wife: The Precarious Power of Evangelical Women Celebrities. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2019.Dochuk, Darren. From Bible Belt to Sunbelt: Plain-Folk Religion, Grassroots Politics, and the Rise of Evangelical Conservatism. New York: W.W. Norton, 2011.Hendershot, Heather. Shaking the World for Jesus: Media and Conservative Evangelical Culture. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2004.Keller, Timothy. “Can Evangelicalism Survive Donald Trump and Roy Moore?” The New Yorker, December 19, 2017. Kerby, Lauren R. Saving History: How White Evangelicals Tour the Nation's Capital and Redeem a Christian America. Where Religion Lives. Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press, 2020.Silliman, Daniel. “An Evangelical Is Anyone Who Likes Billy Graham: Defining Evangelicalism with Carl Henry and Networks of Trust.” Church History 90, no. 3 (September 2021): 621–43.Vaca, Daniel. Evangelicals Incorporated: Books and the Business of Religion in America. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2019.

Episode #46 with author Marla Taviano Marla shares a story about moving away from, and re-discovering, new roads of faith and spirituality. Making sense of Christianity after deconstructing takes time. The journey is fraught with loss, but there are pathways unto better. Here's what's in store. Show Notes We meet Marla and talk about her numerous books over the years. Taking a look at her latest publication, "unbelieve. poems on the journey to becoming a heretic"; Catalysts into deconstruction and becoming aware of the downfalls of white evangelicalism. Including books, relationships, political change, and taking the Bible seriously; Challenging historical assumption of white hegemony; On farts. Her book "What makes you fart?"; Challenging assumptions that are canon in evangelicalism like abortion, immigration, and power. What do you love and discussing freedom. What's next, and new possibilities. Marla Taviano is the author of a whole bunch of books (but just read her most recent, unbelieve, because it's pretty much the only one she can still get behind). She's a mom to some really awesome kids and loves books and justice and rainbows and poems. She wears her heart on her t-shirts and is on a mission to live wholefarted (not a typo). Find Marla Taviano on: https://itsmemarla.com/; Instagram: Marla Taviano and White Girl Learning; Twitter: https://twitter.com/marlataviano Faith in a Fresh Vibe connect: Rohadi.com | Twitter | Instagram

Our first international interview with guest Dr. Marcia Pally as we talk about her book "White Evangelicalism and Right Wing Populism: How Did We Get Here?". We discuss the duresses that white Evangelicals perceive themselves to be under, a history of how those perceived stressors and "us vs them" thinking inflames right wing populism. We also discuss how some Evangelicals at the end of the 1800s and beginning of the 1900s were socialists and/or supported more social programs. Toward the end, we talk briefly about her book on Leonard Cohen. Professor Pally teaches at New York University, at Fordham University and is an annual guest professor at Humboldt University's Theology Faculty. In 2019-2020 she was a Fellow and The Center for Theological Inquiry, Princeton. Her research interests are culture, religion, and politics as well as the intersection of culture and language. She is the author of several books. Connect with Dr. Marcia Pally: Website: https://marciapally.com/ Twitter: @Marcia_Pally Dr. Pally's books mentioned on the podcast: -"White Evangelicals and Right-Wing Populism: How Did We Get Here?" Order here: https://www.amazon.com/White-Evangelicals-Right-Wing-Populism-Routledge/dp/1032134828 -"From This Broken Hill I Sing To You: God, Sex, and Politics in the Work of Leonard Cohen" Order here: https://www.amazon.com/this-Broken-Hill-Sing-You/dp/0567694763/ -"The New Evangelicals: Expanding the Vision of the Common Good" Order here: https://marciapally.com/2020/07/the-new-evangelicals-expanding-the-vision-of-the-common-good/ -Check out Zach's music by going to: https://muzach.bandcamp.com Twitter: Twitter: @vcwpod Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Podcast music by Zach Malm Logo by Zach Malm

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/425762-jemar-tisby-grove-city-college-crt-white-evangelicalism.html Dr. Jemar Tisby joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to talk about what happened with Grove City College, his experience navigating predominantly white evangelical spaces, and his hope for the American church moving forward.    ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685   ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, ministry and leading the church. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content. Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

White evangelical support for Trump was not surprising, according to Kristin Kobes Du Mez, professor of history and gender studies at Calvin University. In this episode, we talk about her book, Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation, which explores how a popular Hollywood movie star helped to shape a cult of masculinity that put several presidents, including Trump, in the White House.

In this episode, we chat about how much white evangelicism has influenced our own ministries and churches, the impact, and a possible future.

Leaving white evangelicalism is one thing. Leaving white spaces and white theology is quite another. Writer and activist Dante Stewart joins us today to discuss his new book Shoutin In the Fire: An American Epistle. and how he escaped slaveholder religion in his quest to uncover the heart of Christianity. His journey as a black, Christian, American out of predominantly white spaces offers a path forward for all of us who are longing for liberation from the oppressive subculture that is American evangelicalism. Drawing on the stories of his youth, black literature, and black theology, Dante invites us to do the necessary work of deconstructing and even decentering white voices, white spaces, white theology, and white exceptionalism. He shares his own struggles with the trauma and loss of identity when he fled evangelicalism in search of a freer faith. Stewart draws from the black voices like Toni Morrison, James Cone, James Baldwin, and Maya Angelou to show us a better future, one free from oppression, domination, and the dehumanizing aspects of white supremacy. There is another way of being Christian that has nothing, absolutely nothing to do with white evangelicalism and Stewart shows us the Way. He also gives us a glimpse into his writing style and process, as he continues to find his voice and hone his craft as an artist. He asks us to reclaim and reimagine spiritual virtues like rage, resilience, and remembrance—and explores how these virtues might function as a work of love against an unjust, unloving world.BioDanté Stewart is author of Shoutin' In The Fire: An American Epistle. Named by Religion News Service as one of “Ten Up-And-Coming Faith Influencers”, he is a writer and speaker whose voice has been featured on The New York Times, The Washington Post, ESPN's The Undefeated, Sojourners, and more. As an up and coming voice, he writes and speaks into the areas of race, religion, and politics.He received his B.A. in Sociology from Clemson University. He is currently studying at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review

My friend and most zesty theologian, Adam Clark, is back on the podcast. We discuss questions sent in by the Homebrewed Community and they were spicy. I hope you enjoy it half as much as we did and check out our upcoming online reading group - Upsetting the Powers. Dr. Adam Clark is Associate Professor of Theology at Xavier University. He is committed to the idea that theological education in the twenty-first century must function as a counter-story. One that equips us to read against the grain of the dominant culture and inspires one to live into the Ignatian dictum of going forth “to set the world on fire.” To this end, Dr. Clark is intentional about pedagogical practices that raise critical consciousness by going beneath surface meanings, unmasking conventional wisdoms and reimagining the good. He currently serves as co-chair of Black Theology Group at the American Academy of Religion, actively publishes in the area of black theology and black religion and participates in social justice groups at Xavier and in the Cincinnati area. He earned his PhD at Union Theological Seminary in New York where he was mentored by James Cone. Previous Episodes w/ Adam: Jan 6th Theological Debrief: Adam Clark and Jeffrey Pugh Adam Clark: What is Black Theology? From Lebron James to the Black Panther: Black Theology QnA w/ Adam Clark Adam Clark: James Cone was right  Follow the podcast, drop a review, or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this show, I update you all on what's been going on with me, and what the girls have realized about White Evangelicalism... I been warning yall though. I hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/survivingfundamentalism/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/survivingfundamentalism/support

My friend and most zesty theologian, Adam Clark, is back on the podcast. We discuss questions sent in by the Homebrewed Community and they were spicy. I hope you enjoy it half as much as we did and check out our upcoming online reading group – Upsetting the Powers. Dr. Adam Clark is Associate Professor… Read more about Adam Clark: Christmas, BLM, Abortion, & the War on White Evangelicalism

Okay, so if you're easily offended (and white), then you might want to change the channel. Dr. Tim Gombis is a no-holds-barred honest scholar, who's not afraid to go to the hard places and challenge the status quo. And that's exactly what we do in this episode. We discuss the undiscussables; say the quiet things out loud, and push over sacred cows as we seek to get to know Jesus all over again. This episode is a mix of exegetical exploration and cultural analysis (or critique). Tim is a long-time friend, a fellow biblical scholar with a Ph.D. in New Testament from St. Andrews University in Scotland, and an all around great dude. He's written tons of books including the Story of God Commentary on Mark and the recently released Power in Weakness. He's been a professor of Bible and Theology at Cedarville University and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, and he currently hosts the Faith Improvised podcast. Theology in the Raw Conference - Exiles in Babylon At the Theology in the Raw conference, we will be challenged to think like exiles about race, sexuality, gender, critical race theory, hell, transgender identities, climate change, creation care, American politics, and what it means to love your democratic or republican neighbor as yourself. Different views will be presented. No question is off limits. No political party will be praised. Everyone will be challenged to think. And Jesus will be upheld as supreme.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comVenmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Connect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleYoutube | Preston SprinkleCheck out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.comStay Up to Date with the PodcastTwitter | @RawTheologyInstagram | @TheologyintheRawIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

This week we had a chat with Dr. Sophie Bjork-James, the author of The Divine Institution, about the intersection of Evangelicalism and White Nationalism.

Rebecca Wheeler Watson - CRT Instagram Live 8/28/2021 NotesRebecca lives in Virginia, has completed  Law School at UCLA, holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling, is also a licensed minister.What is Critical Race Theory? We need to define it before we actually step into defending or refuting, coming to the pros and cons, in order to have informed discussions. Rebecca says, CRT is a way of thinking or engaging a topic, event, perspective or field of study, and asking the question are there racial dynamics at play that move beyond the individual intentions of the players involved and looking at structural things “baked into the cake” that are making decisions based on race, often time that are to the detriment of the minority group (or disempowered group). Started in the 1970s by legal scholars - looking at the gains that they thought would come through the Civil Rights Move Act.They saw gains in the legislation and in the law (Brown vs Board of Education) but were not being felt or seen in real time experiences on the ground.Early CRT scholars Derrick Bell and Kimberle Crenshaw were asking questions, why is this happening? If we apply a neutral sounding law to a scenario where racism is already “baked” into the structure, they found that you will not actually get at the structure, the racism that's built into the structure. Classic law case would be regarding: Hate SpeechThere is freedom of speech. The law on its face is neutral and doesn't mention race at all. However, if we apply that basic principle to a cross burning as a freedom of speech, we must take into account the history of the terror that a burning cross was meant to strike terror into the hearts of African Americans and newly freed slaves. We don't at the structure or the symbol if we simply say “all speech is free”Danielle asks, so without including race in the discussion we aren't getting the full picture?Rebecca says yes!  And other disciplines have adopted this framework. COVID-19: When the numbers started to show that Black and Brown communities were getting disproportionately affected by COVID, members of the health profession started to take a Critical Race Theory approach and ask are there things ‘baked' into our health system and to our economic system that actually produced the disparate results we are seeing in COVID-19? And if we ask those questions, can we undo some of the inequity and imbalances that are built into the health care system and economic systems so we don't see these disparate impacts moving forward? Danielle says what she is hearing from Rebecca is that it is not an attack on a certain group of people but a way to get to racism that is built in the structure by an invitation to look at the history of how the laws were made (and by whom they were made) and how racism got baked into them. [Can we look at the disparities and care for one another well?]Rebecca says it's a good point -- this is not about an individual but a method for getting at racism built into the structure and therefore transcends individual actions. For example Darrin Chauvin, the police officer who was convicted of murdering George Floyd. You can look at that scenario and say the individual act of one police officer, and if we address that one case with Darrin Chauvin going to prision for the murder of George Floyd, then “the problem has been solved.” But the issue is there are far too many George Floyds and Darrin Chauvins across the police communities across this country. In fact today (8/28) is the anniversary of the death of Emmet Till. There are many names and many scenarios. So if we simply stop with Darrin Chauvin then we don't get at the question of do we have a problem with the way we imagine policing in this country? Do we have a problem with the way we imagine innocent behavior as threatening or criminal when the actor in that scenario has black skin? CRT invites us to look at the structure of policing altogether to engage not in villainizing a single person but to look at the whole system, as a country. Danielle adds, it doesn't sound like it is a villainization of a system either. It is a look at where we are now and saying we don't want to be here now. A historian looks at where we came from in order to help us understand how to make decisions about where we go from now moving forward.  Rebecca says recently Professor Crenshaw gave the example of asbestos: The medical community and the science community has now determined that we should not use asbestos because it has been found to contain carcinogens. But there was a previous generation that built every generation with asbestos in it. Same with lead paint. There are hundreds and thousands of buildings across America where asbestos is built into the building. And you don't usually know that until something happens to stir it up and expose it. Would we just ignore that? Of course not. When we discover asbestos in the building we move to remediating. Granted that process is costly. And it's probably painful and expensive. But it is the right thing to do going forward to protect future generations and to make the building safe for those who will inhabit it. It is the same for Critical Race Theory. We go along and things seem fine until something exposes racism and we see that racism is baked into this country and it's harmful to Black and Brown communities. When we encounter it, will we have the guts to pay the cost to remediate it?Danielle said being married to someone who works in constructions, she knows that you have to have extensive training and have special gear to go into buildings with asbestos for removing it. It wasn't just anyone, but you had to know what you were doing and how to do it. It's an invitation for change.Rebecca says you can come at this from a political standpoint: are we going to be the country political and socially that works towards becoming the “more perfect union” that we profess to be? And if that's true, when we come to imperfections, will there be the political capital to address them? Rebecca says we're at one right now with what to do with Afghanistan -- will we have the political guts and the will to address it or not?  The same is true from racial issues. The history of slavery and genocity against not just Africans, but Native Americans, Latinx Americans, Asian Americans...  There are moments where we are confronted with the realities of these stains and what it brings to present day for people?You can also look at it from a theological standpoint: There are places as believers where we fall short on how we treat our fellow man. And when we are confronted in that moment, do we have the capacity, the spiritual strength to face that moment and decide that it's true that “greater is He who resides in me” and by his strength and in His wisdom I can face this moment and bring His economy to bear in this scenario?There is one place where Rebecca agrees with the opponents of CRT and that is that we should not be segregated by race, it is contrary to the kingdom of God. Danielle says that folks call “White Fragility” the inability to face our history and past and act in the moment. Danielle offers some push back - let's give those younger places that didn't learn about race growing up, a chance to grow. It's not so much that we're fragile but we've not given ourselves chances to grow. When we engage race topics we find ourselves feeling really small (young) because we've not learned about this before. Danielle says this is especially true for those in the dominant culture. This is an area for repentance: What do I know, what don't I know? It's an invitation to learn and embrace what we know now and make change. Danielle likens racism to a thousand little paper cuts - we need to tend to those wounds in an honorable way. Can you engage the harm you've done? How do we move forward together?Rebecca -  It is good to engage the white fragility. People will say, “Well I didn't own slaves” or “I'm not racist, I have a Mexican friend.” Okay. Okay. If we could approach the conversation with just what I have personally done, that would be nice. But there is more than that in the text. The Christian faith is built on the idea of the capacity of one standing in the gap for many. Otherwise the cross and person of Jesus is meaningless. Jesus paid a substitutionary death for all of us. Call of scripture is to stand for others in the gap, not for the salvation of all, but also for the repentance of all. One is asked to stand in the gap for many. God honors the naming of that sin, God moves to repair and restore. We can't take the easy way out, and say “I didn't do that, I have no stake in the game.”Danielle, asks why has CRT become a hot button topic right now across the country? The theory is many years old… why now?Rebecca says the answer lies within the cyclical nature of racism. Ta'Nahesis Coates in his book “8 Years in Power” talks about the rhythm of racism - one step forward, two steps back. One step forward, one step back. You can track throughout history the gains and backlashes. Emancipation Proclamation and Beginning of Reconstruction there are massive gains for Black in those two years following the end of the Civil War.  And then there is a huge backlash that comes with the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, the invention of “Black Codes” which became Jim Crow. You can see the movement in the 60s and Civil Rights Movement, followed by the massive retraction of that in the 70s. What we're looking at now is the country's reaction, White America, White Evangelicalism's reaction to a summer of reckoning last year when the world's eyes watched America -- Darrin Chauvin and George Floyd. It wasn't a he said she said, it was all televised, for all to see and watch. There is a sense in the country that this is so much bigger than George Floyd and Darrin Cauvin. There were some gains that were made in the collective consciousness but before they can be solidified or codified into law we are feeling and seeing a massive backlash. What has happened, according to Kimberele Crenshaw, is the plucking of this obscure doctrine (CRT) that was really reserved for the legal field. This is not something taught in K-12 or is a part of our everyday lexicon. People on the Right took this unfamiliar obscure category and poured all kinds of information that wasn't accurate, and in many ways were outright lies in an attempt to take away the gains that were made last summer. What we are seeing is the repetition of the cyclical nature of racism. The insidiousness of racism is that we were never supposed to see what is happening, but the curtain got pulled back; we're not supposed to see how it is working in our country and in our systems. When people feel exposed, their reaction is to cover it up, rather than have the individual and collective integrity to face the moment and be better. Danielle says this is what has happened in her community -- in 2019 on the 3rd of July, a Native man was killed at a Independence celebration in front of crowds of people and children. He was supposedly holding a screwdriver when cops surrounding him. There has since been some effort from indegenious community and the police of Poulsbo to form some kind of a bridge back to one another. And then this past weekend a man comes into our town, known for hate speech by the and acknowledges he doesn't know about Critical Race Theory (he got his definition from wikipedia), a wound is just ripped open in our community. The backlash is not just collective but it's also personal to this community and specific bodies in this area, as well as personal to people of faith. Rebecca says we have to keep our eye on what's happening collectively as a country, and also remember that these are individual people whose lives are forever changed. She thinks of George Floyd's daughter who said, “Daddy changed the world” and she's right, but it was at great cost to her and her family because they will spend the rest of their lives without him. Danielle said everywhere she goes they will know her story. What do you think is the step forward?Rebecca thinks we need to note and watch for the cyclical nature of racism and note it when it happens. We need to know how we're going to respond in those moments. We need to recognize there is a system at play in this country that judges people on the basis of race (and gender, class and some other things) and it's baked into the system. We have to be intentional to watch for it, looking for it, and we have to be willing to pay the cost to remediating it. There is work to do:There will be some training and education required. What are the contours of harm? How does it happen? How do we prevent it?We must do this work individually and collectively. We need to be able to have conversations that are calm and reasonable, well-educated. Then we need to move to practically respond to things when we see them. We need to have critical conversations about: Policing, Education. Health Care, Economics...We must be willing to pay the cost -- costs money, time and talent to step into places of remediation, individually and collectively if we want to be a “more perfect union” and bring the kingdom to God bear here on Earth.

Dartmouth professor and pre-eminent scholar of Evangelicalism Dr. Randall Balmer returns to talk about his new book, Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right. He and Brad discuss how over the course of the 20th century, race and xenophobia have been the drivers of Evangelical theology and politics. Balmer explains how Evangelicals once invested in social reform, but over the last century have undergone a transformation at the hands of conservative political operatives and fear of ethnic and racial others. Bonus: The open race-baiting of Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign Bonus: Balmer explains the Abortion Myth and how race, rather than reproductive rights shaped the Religious Right Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthea Butler is the author of the new book White Evangelical Racism. She is also Chair of Religious Studies and Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Her essays and other writing have also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, NBC, and The Guardian. Professor Butler explains why it is impossible to properly understand White (American) Christianity as something separate and apart from White supremacy. She also details the role of White Christianity (specifically White Evangelicalism) in the horrible events of Jan. 6 and Trumpism more generally. And Professor Butler warns that when White Christians and other elements of the White Right threaten to engage in terrorism and other forms of political violence they should be taken very seriously. Such violence in not “metaphorical”, it is very real. Chauncey DeVega reflects on the new “revelations” from the book “I Alone Can Fix It” about the Trump regime's evil deeds and then offers some advice – one simple and basic truth -- that will help the American people and others who are combating fascism and its associated malignant reality and sadopolitics. SELECTED LINKS OF INTEREST FOR THIS EPISODE OF THE CHAUNCEY DEVEGA SHOW Two men charged in alleged scheme to attack Democratic headquarters in Sacramento inspired by Trump defeat, DOJ says ‘Right-Wing Death Squad': Active-Duty Marine Plotted to Bomb DNC, Murder Black People, Feds Say 'Trump is unique on the right': New study reveals the key features of the ex-president's appeal to his voters Certified Loser Donald Trump Is Rebranding MAGA as a Full-On Cult Why the revelations about Trump and the Kremlin are true (even if the documents are fake) Donald Trump's military coup didn't (quite) happen — but it was much closer than we knew WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME? On Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaunceydevega On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chauncey.devega My email: chaunceydevega@gmail.com HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE CHAUNCEY DEVEGA SHOW? Via Paypal at ChaunceyDeVega.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thechaunceydevegashow Music at the end of this week's episode of The Chauncey DeVega Show is by JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound. You can listen to some of their great music on Spotify.

Why is white evangelical culture often so controlling and resistant to change? Why is there so much abuse in white evangelical churches? And how did the people of “family values” fall in line behind Donald Trump in such large numbers? These are questions answered in Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University. Her deeply researched history book pushes beyond facile headlines to discover why white evangelicalism isn't as pure as many of its adherents believe. Historical analysis spanning decades culminates in a stunning conclusion: Donald Trump represents the fulfillment, rather than the betrayal, of white evangelicals' most deeply held values. In the first half of this episode, Kristin shares some of the history of how white evangelicalism became what it is today. In the second half, Mark and Kristin discuss the real-world implications of white evangelical teachings and culture, and the enduring consequences for us all. Show Notes Purchase your copy of Jesus & John Wayne Read Mark's review of Jesus & John Wayne Read Kristin's piece in the New York Times Follow Kristin on Twitter: @kkdumez Follow Mark on Threads: @markhackett Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. I explore faith and American church culture from Memphis, TN. Never miss a post by signing up for my free newsletter or becoming a member. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-hackett/support

EPISODE 21 We are joined by an incredible friend, pharmacist, and low-key pastor, Dr. Eva Oriakhi, to talk about her experience in and around white evangelicalism, and how she helped lead a Coalition of Racial Justice in Portland, Oregon. We’ll also hear her thoughts on how we, as the church, can move out of spaces of white supremacy, patriarchy, and oppression, and into spaces of liberation, inclusion, and love. SHOW NOTES Dr. Eva's Instagram Coalition for Racial Justice ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram New Community Church Kings and Queens Podcast

Today I talk to my good friend and older brother in the faith Jonathan Cadet about his experience navigating white evangelicalism.

Guest lecture chat with Prof. Anthea Butler, possibly the public face of why you need to care about religion in the US? Most recently the author of White Evangelical Racism (UNC 2021).As always, be sure to visit keepingit101.com for full show notes, homework, transcripts, & more!

Filling his songs with faith and the theology of respected white leaders like John Piper and Tim Keller, Lecrae became a darling of white evangelicalism.  When he spoke out against racial injustice in 2017, all that began to change. Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, record producer and Christian activist Lecrae sits down with Phil to talk about being called “too Black,” Fallkirk Center co-founder Charlie Kirk’s recent attempt to “cancel” him, and, in the midst of it all,  why he still has hope for the church. Plus - was that really a golden statue at CPAC??  Seriously?? https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-gold-statue-cpac_n_6038eac7c5b60f03d9b3dec5

Heidi, James, and Ron (we all live in Grand Rapids) talk about the TV Show Lost, a quick follow up on last episodes conversation on Billionaires, power, and Christianity, and we dip into American (white) Evangelicalism and whether or not you can disassociate from that as a Christian here in America...tune in to our next episode to hear the end of that conversation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dara King, who is Black,  grew up in an all consuming white experience.  Her family became active in an evangelical white church when she was a child.  She attended several times a week, even going to the church school.  Hearing racist interpretations of the Bible and cruel things from other members started to wear thin on King, who (even at a young age) was Black and proud.In this interview - she talks about the last 4 years in America, what she thinks the future holds and how she has used her business savvy to cultivate a brand of products that help create a brighter future.You can order Ollies Fizzies (named after her son) here:https://olliesfizzies.comLearn more about the book the family wrote together:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mytinytemper/my-tiny-temper-hardcover?ref=project_linkwww.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.com

Can acknowledging the wounds of white evangelicalism actually bring healing? Kristin Du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne, talks with Amy Julia about the harm of militant masculinity and Christian nationalism found within white evangelicalism and the hope for healing by exposing and addressing those wounds.SHOW NOTES:Kristin Kobes Du Mez is professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University and the author of Jesus and John Wayne. She holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame, and her research focuses on the intersection of gender, religion, and politics. Connect with Kristin online:Website: kristindumez.comFacebook: @kkdumezTwitter: @kkdumezOn the Podcast:Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes Du MezLuke 6:6-10“The closer I looked, the more I saw John Wayne popping up in very unexpected places as the icon of American masculinity and Christian masculinity.”“We have seen this before. We have seen this so many times before—evangelicals finding reasons to support abusers of power, to support men who they thought would protect the faith, protect Christianity—and at great costs to women, to children, and to their communities.”“It doesn’t take a lot always to slip from metaphorical battles to actual battles.”“How did we get to where we are now? There were many choices, active choices, that individuals made at different junctures, often for the purpose of enhancing their own power, and we can start to see how all of this came together...Then we are freer to ask, “Is this where we want to be? Is this how evangelicals—how Christians—ought to engage our neighbors?”“What is the Good News? And what should that look like? And how much should it actually entail building walls and drawing stark divisions and excluding people from our communities?”Thank you to Breaking Ground, the co-host for this podcast.Head, Heart, Hands, Season 4 of the Love Is Stronger Than Fear podcast, is based on my e-book Head, Heart, Hands, which accompanies White Picket Fences. Check out free RESOURCES that are designed to help you respond to the harm of privilege and join in the work of healing. Learn more about my writing and speaking at amyjuliabecker.com.

Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of "Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation," speaks with Faithfully Magazine's Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho. They discuss themes of her book, which surveys the history of White Evangelicalism’s idealization of militant white patriarchy. Originally recorded February 8, 2021.

An episode from Season 1 where Brad and Dan discuss nationalism and populism in the White Evangelical subculture. This is a nice primer for understanding what we now call Christian nationalism and its pervasiveness in American politics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/straightwhiteamericanjesu/message

A look at the haemorrhaging support for US President Donald Trump among evangelical leaders after he refuses to accept the results of the November election.

Ken Kemp is not the person you'd expect to be leading small groups and table talks helping White folks understand the histories of racism and strategies to combat it. He's a White male Boomer. Someone born into evangelical culture. A guy who went through seminary and was almost ordained twice. But late in life he had an awakening through visits to India, South Africa, and via friendships and events that woke him up to the racialized dimensions of White Evangelicalism. He shares his story with Brad and talks about how other White people can do the work to become anti-racist. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/straightwhiteamericanjesu/message

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In our official “Pre-Election Day” conversation we talk with author and historian Kristin Kobes DuMez about the history of white evangelicalism and how John Wayne - who wasn't an evangelical - set the template for American evangelical power & politics. This discussion comes from her recent book, Jesus & John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation.Kristin Kobes Du Mez is a professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University. She holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and her research focuses on the intersection of gender, religion, and politics. She has written for the Washington Post, Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Christian Century, The Daily Beast, and Religion & Politics, and has been interviewed on NPR's Morning Edition, CTV, the BBC, the CBC, and by CNN, the New York Times, the Economist, the Christian Post, PBS News Hour, and the AP, among other outlets. She blogs at Patheos's Anxious Bench.We also mentioned the following authors & works:Howard ThurmanJames ConeWillie James JenningsJohn Fea, Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald TrumpMusic By Robert EbbensArtwork by Eric Wright/Metamora Design

Dr. Daniel White Hodge is an associate professor of intercultural communications and the chair of the communication arts department at North Park University. Go check out his website here. Don't forget to check out his podcast that all the cool kids are already listening to - Profane Faith.    Check Out His Books Homeland Insecurity: A Hip Hop Missiology for the Post–Civil Rights Context Baptized in Dirty Water: Reimagining the Gospel according to Tupac Amaru Shakur The Soul of Hip Hop: Rims, Timbs and a Cultural Theology Hip Hop's Hostile Gospel: A Post-Soul Theological Exploration Hip Hops Hostile Gospel   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Dr. Daniel White Hodge is an associate professor of intercultural communications and the chair of the communication arts department at North Park University. Go check out his website here. Don’t forget to check out his podcast that all the cool kids are already listening to – Profane Faith.    Check Out His Books Homeland Insecurity: A… Read more about Coming Out of (White) Evangelicalism with Dr. Daniel White Hodge

Dr. Alex Gee and Elder Shumeca Pickett of River City Church in Chicago, IL. Sunday, September 20th, 2020.

     When you hear the word, “gospel,” do you think immediately of evangelism? If someone asked you, “What is the gospel?” would your answer have to do with personal salvation, or something bigger? Is there a relationship between the gospel and justice? What's the difference between systematic theology and biblical theology? What do all these things have to do with you? Well…if you want your gospel to be the whole gospel, you might have to find first if it's the hole gospel._______________________________________OTHER  RESOURCES BY FRAN SCIACCA:"What's Wrong With the World?" - evangelism & discipleship video curriculum"Knot or Noose? - Recovering the Mystery of Marriage"  - small group video resource"The Darkside Challenge"  - social media and tech self-audit"Getting the Big Picture"  - Old Testament survey course"Yeshua in Four Dimensions" - the four Gospels (survey course)"To The Ends of the Earth" - New Testament survey course"The 15/30 Series" - studies for spiritual formation (Genesis, Psalms, Mark, Paul)

Dr. Colleen Batchelder is an outspoken advocate against racism and discrimination in the American Church. Her dissertation, “Exvangelical: Why Millennials and Generation Z are Leaving the Constraints of White Evangelicalism” not only raised eyebrows but elicited hate mail from her seminary and community. In this episode we talk about how to cultivate your own faith practices, keeping our identity intact in the face of adversity, social justice in the American church, and standing up for each other's rights. She is seen by many of her conservative counterparts as scandalous, but to others, she may just be the beacon of light we've been looking for.Get involved with LOUD Summit: https://www.loudsummit.com/Follow Dr. Batchelder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colleen_batchRead Dr. Batchelder's research, "Exvangelical: Why Millennials and Generation Z are Leaving the Constraints of White Evangelicalism" at: https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/dmin/370/Connect with Dr. Batchelder on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenbatchelder/In crisis? Text GOFIRST to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7 for free. Have a suggestion? Don't be shy! We'd love to hear from you. Say 'Hi' at hello@illgofirst.com★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this long overdue Q & A podcast, Preston works through a fistful of scintillating questions sent in from his followers: Why he's not a fan of the documentary hypothesis, is his podcast anti-Trump, how to dialogue with people you really, really disagree with, unbiased news outlets, why he doesn't like the phrase "white evangelicalism," should churches post LGBTQ statements on their websites, and much more.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comConnect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

In this preview episode of Faithfully Podcast, you get to listen in on Faithfully Magazine Associate Editor Timothy I. Cho's interview with rapper and author Lecrae. They discuss the coronavirus, a crisis of faith, maturing as an artist and as a believer, and more. Access the full episode at faithfullymagazine.com/interview-lecrae/.

Preston is joined again by his friend Steve Patton to talk about the Kanye's conversion and white evangelicalism's response. And yes, Steve has some critical thoughts on the whole ordeal. Steve and Preston talk quite a bit about Kanye, then they banter around about the meaning of "white evangelicalism," then get sidetracked into a related conversation about racial reconciliation and what this should really look like.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comConnect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

Bishop Swan discusses the link between white evangelicalism and white supremacy with Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, pastor of the Friendship West Baptist Church, Dallas, TX The post Spoken Word Radio Broadcast: White Evangelicalism/White Supremacy Part 2 appeared first on Bishop Talbert Swan.

Bishop Swan discusses the link between white supremacy and white evangelicalism. He addresses the attack on him by white evangelicals upset because he called white evangelicalism “white supremacy masked as Christianity.” The post Spoken Word Radio Broadcast: White Evangelicalism/White Supremacy Part 1 appeared first on Bishop Talbert Swan.

This recap of the November 7th Bagged Lunch Series, White Evangelicalism: Myth or Reality, is a summary of the discussion on how we can continue having further dialogue addressing these issues across lines of difference with Dr. Walter Strickland and Courtlandt Perkins.

Corey Leak is a pastor, activist, writer, and podcaster. In this episode, Corey joins Jen to talk about his new podcast, his passion for difficult conversations, what it was like to work in white evangelical spaces, and how his justice work and activism collided within evangelical spaces.You can follow Corey on Instagram at @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast. You can find him on Facebook and you can find his podcast on a number of platforms.

Justin is a lawyer by trade and co-founder of the And Campaign, which helps Christians become less tribalistic and more Christian in their political affiliations. Preston and Justin talk about faith and politics, democratic candidates, and the pros and cons of political affiliation. Then, they launch into conversation about some blind spots that white evangelical Christians have about race relations and racism in the church today.Justin Giboney is an attorney and political strategist in Atlanta, GA. He is also the Co-Founder and President of the AND Campaign, which is a coalition of urban Christians who are determined to address the sociopolitical arena with the compassion and conviction of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Mr. Giboney has managed successful campaigns for elected officials in the state and referendums relating to the city’s transportation and water infrastructure.In 2012 and 2016, Georgia’s 5th congressional district elected him as a delegate for the Democratic National Convention and he served as the co-chair of Obama for America’s Gen44-Atlanta initiative. A former Vanderbilt University football player and law student, Justin served on the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Board of Directors. He’s written op-eds for publications such as Christianity Today and The Hill.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comConnect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

Bishop Swan discusses white evangelicalism’s ties to white supremacy and the attack of Donald Trump on Congressman Elijah Cummings and the city of Baltimore The post Spoken Word Broadcast: White Evangelicalism = White Supremacy/Trump attacks Black Congressman and Baltimore appeared first on Bishop Talbert Swan.

THE KINGDOM ETHICS PODCAST  Hosts: David P. Gushee Ph.D. Rev. Jeremy Hall  Music: Taketones, Sunset Studios  This Episode is the full Presidential Address from AAR 2019     

KINGDOM ETHICS PODCAST  Hosts: Rev. Jeremy Hall and Dr. David Gushee  Music from Taketones, sunset sessions.   

This week the guys sit down with Bryan Loritts about the new book that he co-authored with John Ortberg, Insider Outsider: My Journey as a Stranger in White Evangelicalism and My Hope for Us All. Can anything lessen the polarization of today’s culture? Is there any hope for racial reconciliation? Listen in and learn the answers to these and many more questions from one of the Pairadocs most amazing guests!   Links to information discussed in the show:   Abundant Life Christian Fellowship Outreach Magazine   Bryan's Latest Book: Insider Outsider: My Journey as a Stranger in White Evangelicalism and My Hope for Us All ---- Website: www.bryanloritts.co Facebook: @bryanloritts Twitter: @ALCF Instagram: @loritts -----   Dr. Jimmy Myers on Twitter: @docjimmymyers, Instagram: @jmyersfam, and Facebook: @docjimmymyers   Dr. Josh Myers on Twitter: @docjoshmyers, Instagram: @docjoshmyers, and Facebook: @docjoshmyers   Pairadocs Podcast on Twitter: @docspodcast, Instagram: @docspodcast, and Facebook: @docspodcast   How do give to the show: www.patreon.com/docspodcast   Billy Myers: www.therapywithbilly.com

Bryan Loritts discusses how the white church and the black church can start doing life together. 

The final episode before Depolarize enters Season 2! Dan chats live at the BadChristian Conference in Nashville, TN, with author and journalist Jonathan Merritt (The Atlantic, WaPo, Religion News Service, The Week) about the state of White Evangelicalism in America today.

City Image continues the discussion on White Evangelicalism and its challenges to minority communities with special guest James Roberson. James is lead pastor of the Bridge Church.

What is white evangelicalism? Join our normal bunch and special guest Andy Bertodatti as we discuss multiculturalism and the issues that stem from our nation's past when it comes to the Church and Evangelicalism.

Lecrae is causing quite the stir due to leaving White Evangelicalism. People of color don’t feel reflected in the movement and there’s a mass exodus taking place.

Several weeks after Lecrae dropped his latest album, the biggest name in Christian hip-hop joined the podcast Truth’s Table. The topic of conversation: the rapper’s musical and personal transformation since his last album, a three-year period during which Lecrae become increasingly vocal in speaking up about racial injustice. Listen here In response to a question about whether he “divorced white evangelicalism,” he said: I spoke out very frequently throughout 2016 in many different ways and it affected me. I went from a show that may have had 3,000 there to 300 but that was the cost. But those 300 people were people who I knew loved Lecrae, the black man, the Christian, all of who Lecrae was, not the caricature that had been drawn up for them. Lecrae’s decision to distance himself from evangelicalism is personally familiar to Carl Ellis Jr., a senior fellow at the African American Leadership Institute and a professor at Reformed Theological Seminary, who doesn’t consider himself reflected in the movement. “I cannot identify with much of what evangelicalism identifies with,” Ellis said. “Yes I believe Scripture to be the inerrant, inspired, infallible Word of God and all of that, but on the other hand, there’s so much baggage that goes along with it.” Like Lecrae, another obstacle for Ellis in connecting with the movement was its lack of emphasis on justice issues. “I was very active in the civil rights movement,” said Ellis, who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. “But when I got saved, I somehow got the subliminal message that I had to leave all of that behind. I think Lecrae was picking up on the fact that there’s something wrong here.” Ellis joined assistant editor Morgan Lee and editor in chief Mark Galli to discuss the genesis of Lecrae and John Piper’s relationship, what it means when someone stops identifying as evangelical, and what Lecrae’s actions and words suggest about where the church is on issues of racial justice.