Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not been shy about how his Christian faith has shaped him. However, some activists fear his views could be encroaching on the secular military in unprecedented ways and influencing how commanders are framing the war in Iran. We explore a controversial pastor connected to Hegseth who is leading a growing movement rooted in Christian nationalism and the idea that women should be “submissive” to their husbands.

For more: Inside one pastor’s crusade for Christian domination in the age of Trump

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Guests: Pamela Brown, CNN Anchor/Chief Investigative Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Shoshana Dubnow

Photo: REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

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Is Hegseth Waging a Holy War on Iran?