Rob Schenck

Rob Schenck, an evangelical minister who once helped build the religious right and later repudiated it, shares why he joined Minneapolis protests and walked memorials for Renée Good and Alex Preddy. He recounts tense confrontations with ICE, clergy-organized medical care, and how confronting his past shaped a cautious hope about political change.

Kiera Butler, a National Correspondent for Mother Jones, and Rob Schenck, a former leader in the Christian nationalist movement, dive into the intriguing pronatalist movement. They explore how billionaires like Elon Musk and conservative values intersect in a push for higher birth rates to purportedly save civilization. The conversation covers embryo optimization, the ethics of who should reproduce, and Schenck’s transformative journey from advocating for abortion rights to grappling with the moral implications of his past actions in the political arena.

Jodi Kantor, an investigative reporter at The New York Times, joins former anti-abortion activist Rob Schenck to discuss his secretive campaign to influence the Supreme Court. They explore how personal relationships with justices may sway judicial decisions, particularly around contentious issues like abortion. Schenck reveals unethical tactics used in funding and strategy, emphasizing the growing concerns over the integrity of the court. Their conversation sheds light on the dangerous intersection of faith, politics, and judicial influence.

Former Evangelical leader Rob Schenck discusses his conversion away from the anti-abortion movement towards advocating for reproductive rights. He reveals the dangers of Christian Nationalism's influence in American politics and offers insights on pushing back against its aggression.

Rev. Rob Schenck, former evangelical activist and founder of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute, recounts a dramatic reorientation from political power to truth-telling and repair. He discusses moments that cracked his assumptions about faith, how religion gets co-opted by politics, and the work of repentance and facing real suffering. Short, candid reflections on moral compromise and reclaiming a gospel grounded in reality.