Straight White American Jesus It's in the Code ep 166: “Manhood”
Oct 15, 2025
The discourse dives into Josh Hawley's assertion that American manhood is under threat from a so-called anti-story. It questions whether rejecting one narrative makes you anti-story and explores alternative narratives about masculinity. Dan critiques the reliance on Christian nationalism as a singular framework, arguing for a broader view of identity. He emphasizes the need for stronger counter-narratives to challenge right-wing storytelling, illuminating the complexities within Christianity and the narratives that shape culture.
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Humans Are Storytelling Animals
- Dan Miller agrees humans are storytelling creatures and that stories give meaning to experience.
- He warns Josh Hawley's appeal to story masks deeper problems by privileging one narrative as absolute.
It's A Competition Of Stories
- Miller argues the problem is not absence of story but competing stories vying for dominance.
- He says Hawley elevates one Christian-nationalist story while masking alternative narratives.
Tell Clear Counter-Stories
- Miller urges opponents of Christian nationalism to craft and tell clear counter-stories like his 'queer democracy' vision.
- He says we must get better at storytelling to challenge the right's persuasive narratives.
