Straight White American Jesus
Bradley Onishi + Daniel Miller
An in-depth examination of the culture and politics of Christian Nationalism and Evangelicalism by two ex-evangelical ministers-turned-religion professors. If you have ever wondered what social and historical forces led white evangelicals to usher Donald Trump into the White House this is the show for you. As former insiders and critical scholars of religion, Dan Miller and Bradley Onishi have a unique perspective on the Religious Right. Guests have included Chrissy Stroop, R. Marie Griffith, Janelle Wong, Randall Balmer, Katherine Stewart, and many others.
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Jul 15, 2024 • 36min
NAR Watch Episode 3: They Want to Hold Religious Tribunals
Matt Taylor discusses the dangerous influence of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) on the upcoming 2024 election, focusing on the concept of tribunals as para-government forces and its connections to far-right militias. They explore NAR's accelerationist tendencies and potential electoral outcomes impacting the U.S. government structure and societal stability.
Jul 13, 2024 • 1h 7min
Weekly Roundup: Project 2025, NatCon, and the Call for a Christian Nation
Dive into Project 2025's controversy with Trump's ties, NatCon speeches, and French left's win offering hope against far-right movements in the US. Critiques on Hawley's references to St. Augustine and the Puritans, and the dangers of imposing Christianity in American politics.
Jul 10, 2024 • 29min
It's in the Code Ep 105: "The Idol of the Bible”
Analyzing the concept of bad theology by questioning the inerrancy of the Bible and its impact on conservative Protestant Christianity. Exploring the Gospel of John's view on the Word of God and challenging the doctrine of inerrancy, cautioning against idolizing the Bible over Jesus.
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Jul 8, 2024 • 40min
White Christian Replacement Paranoia w/ Robert Downen
Journalist Robert Downen joins the discussion on white Christian replacement fears in Texas, covering the True Texas Project's controversial conference, the integration of biblical stories in school curriculums, and the legal battle over Annunciation House aiding refugees. The conversation delves into far-right movements resisting demographic changes threatening white Christian dominance.
Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 10min
Weekly Roundup: SCOTUS Anoints a King Above the Law
The podcast discusses the recent SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity, its connection to Christian nationalist movements, and implications for American democracy. Insights on legal complexities are shared, along with a call to action for activism ahead of the 2024 election.
Jul 3, 2024 • 26min
It's in the Code Ep 104: “Bad Theology”
The podcast delves into the idea of 'bad theology' and its implications within religious environments, exploring its role in control, manipulation, and barriers to dialogue. It discusses the different uses and perspectives of labeling theology as 'bad', shedding light on the impact on individuals transitioning from evangelicalism.
Jul 1, 2024 • 33min
The Religious Revival Tour That May Swing 2024 w/ Anne Nelson
Author Anne Nelson discusses the 'Courage Tour' blending religion and politics to mobilize Trump supporters. They explore the historical roots of such campaigns, the role of Council for National Policy, and targeting diverse demographics for the 2024 election.
Jun 28, 2024 • 56min
Weekly Roundup: The Debate From Hell
Discussions range from analyzing Biden's debate performance to Supreme Court decisions on abortion access and gun rights, with debates on compulsory Bible teaching in schools. Emphasis on staying informed and engaged in crucial political and legal battles.
Jun 26, 2024 • 26min
It's in the Code Ep 103: “God Needs Demons”
The podcast explores the intensity of demonization towards political opponents in culture wars, delving into the impact of Christian nationalism on shaping beliefs. It discusses the cycle of anger in conservative Christian theology driven by the need to demonize enemies to justify God's commands, advocating for reevaluation of core beliefs.
Jun 25, 2024 • 39min
Bonus Ep. 5: That Time Brad Ugly Cried for Obama
Host Brad discusses the impact of personal events in June, analyzes Pew data on religion, gender, and politics. The talk covers trends in young men veering right, the influence of Russ Vought in a Trump administration, and the implications of Project 2025. They also touch on shifts in LGBTQ acceptance, backlash against gender norms, moral grounding of non-religious Americans, and Christian nationalist beliefs among Biden voters.
