The Holy Post

602: When Vischer Met Reiner

Jan 31, 2024

Legendary actor, producer, and director Rob Reiner joins the podcast to discuss his new documentary on Christian Nationalism. They address the criticisms faced by the film, the rise of Christian Nationalism, the impact of faith on politics, and the cultural divide in society. They also explore Reiner's spiritual journey and the influence of Christianity on American society.

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The documentary God and Country aims to shed light on the rise of Christian nationalism and its negative effects, fostering a better understanding and critical examination of the impact of politics on faith and society.

Rob Reiner's personal spiritual exploration led to his concern about the distortion of Christianity's teachings in the realm of political ideology.

Christian nationalism can be differentiated from Christian beliefs by resorting to violence or the belief that Christian perspectives should supersede the will of the people, highlighting the importance of respectful dialogue and engaging in the democratic process for change.

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The Concern for the Health of American Christianity

Rob Reiner and Dan Partland expressed their concern about the impact of Christian nationalism on American Christianity. They believe that corrupted beliefs and practices are distorting the true teachings of Jesus and are harmful to both Christianity and American society.

The Corrupted Thinking Within the Church

01:18

Respecting Diverse Views

01:00

Perception and Public Relations in Film Making

01:25

Introduction

2min

Travel plans, conferences, and the beer culture in Milwaukee

2min

TV Show Origins and Generational Gap

3min

Discussing Backlash and Interviewing Rob Reiner

2min

Interviewing Rob Reiner and Dan Partland

5min

God and Country: The Rise of Christian Nationalism

14min

The Importance of Civil Discourse and Personal Beliefs

13min

The Cultural Divide and its Impact on Society

16min

Rob Reiner's Spiritual Journey

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The Impact of Christianity on American Society

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Thoughts on Documentaries and Accurate Representation

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The Purpose of the Documentary and its Target Audience

3min

A new documentary hits theaters on February 16 about Christian Nationalism called God and Country. It features Phil and Skye, and many other Holy Post contributors. The executive producer of the movie is legendary actor, producer, and director, Rob Reiner, who’s created classics like The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, and A Few Good Men. Reiner is a well-known supporter of progressive political and cultural causes and he’s not a Christian, which has triggered an avalanche of criticism from conservatives against those featured in the film. In this episode, Phil talks to Rob Reiner and Dan Partland, the director of God and Country, about why they made the movie, why they affirm Christians who are politically engaged but criticize Christian Nationalism, and what they hope the documentary accomplishes. Skye and Kaitlyn then join Phil to debrief the interview.

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0:00 - Intro

1:38 - Show Starts

4:28 - Theme Song

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7:05 - Prefacing the Interview

9:55 - The Interview Begins

13:42 - How the God & Country Documentary Came To Be

27:05 - Faith and Voting

31:40 - What is Christian Nationalism?

37:43 - The First Culture War Show

46:00 - Who Decides What Counts as Progress?

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58:52 - Debrief Begins

1:32:15 - End Credits

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The Holy Post

602: When Vischer Met Reiner

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Concern for the Health of American Christianity

The Purpose of the Documentary

A Journey of Spiritual Exploration

Examining Christian Nationalism and Progress

The challenges of partnering with Christian and non-Christian sources

Defining Christian nationalism and the importance of persuasion

The Corrupted Thinking Within the Church

Respecting Diverse Views

Perception and Public Relations in Film Making

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts