If you're feeling overwhelmed by the rise of Christian nationalism and the spread of harmful ideologies, then you are not alone! The misinformation and propaganda being disseminated can make it feel like an uphill battle. The struggle to dismantle these harmful narratives and combat Christian nationalism can be frustrating and disheartening. It's time to take action and implement strategies that actually work. Let's work together to dismantle these harmful ideologies and create a better future for all.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Uncover effective strategies for combatting Christian nationalism and propaganda.
Learn how to navigate religious topics and promote gender equality in podcasts.
Celebrate podcast milestones and the supportive community.
Gain insights into addressing propaganda

My special guest is Scott Coley

Scott Coley, an accomplished scholar who holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from Purdue University, a Master’s degree in systematic theology from the University of Notre Dame, and a B.A. in philosophy and English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research interests include philosophy of religion, moral epistemology and political philosophy. He serves on the philosophy faculty at Mount St. Mary’s University, where he teaches courses in moral and political philosophy, history of philosophy and logic. His newly released book is: Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right.

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:02 - Introducing Betterhelp

00:01:41 - Celebrating 200th Episode

00:06:20 - Impactful Our Story Series

00:09:54 - Building Connections

00:12:46 - Future Direction and Listener Engagement

00:15:25 - Embracing Different Perspectives

00:16:44 - Gratitude for Listeners

00:19:09 - Discussing Scott Coley's Book

00:22:49 - The Motivation to Write the Book

00:29:27 - Rapid Political Developments

00:30:51 - Backlash against women in leadership

00:36:32 - Ideology and hierarchy

00:38:05 - Christian nationalism

00:43:40 - Intersection of authoritarianism and abuse

00:47:35 - White evangelical theology and authoritarianism

00:48:21 - The Relationship Between Truth and Power

00:49:26 - Forms of Propaganda

00:55:15 - Misuse of Scripture

00:57:13 - Reframing Concepts in Politics and Religion

00:58:49 - Practical Steps for Addressing Propaganda

01:04:53 - Embracing Differences in Views

01:05:25 - Global Need for Dignity and Respect

01:06:09 - Engaging with the Audience

01:08:07 - Decoding Propaganda and Fear-Mongering

01:13:20 - Community Engagement and Gratitude

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Ministers of Propaganda: How the Religious Right Distorts Truth with Dr. Scott Coley