

Spirit & Power Episode 4: "Take Back that Which Was Stolen from Us:" The Charismatic Rituals of the Religious Right
Oct 17, 2024
In this episode, Karrie Gaspard-Hogewood, a Sociology doctoral fellow at Tulane focusing on charismatic religions, joins host Dr. Leah Payne. They dive into how faith practices like speaking in tongues and shofar sounds permeate political rallies, especially those for Trump. They analyze the intertwining of spirituality and conspiracy at events like the Reawaken America tour, and discuss how charismatic rituals empower political activism. The conversation sheds light on the urgency of reclaiming American values through active participation in governance as the 2024 election approaches.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Guardians of Faith and Nation
05:39 • 11min
Spirituality and Conspiracy: The Charismatic Dynamics of Religious Right Events
16:44 • 3min
Charismatic Rituals and Political Power
19:26 • 20min
Reviving American Values Through Active Participation
39:05 • 2min
Prophetic Acts and Victory: Faith in Action
41:22 • 3min