

#1666 The Holy War Against America: The New Apostolic Reformation, Opus Dei, Evangelicals, Christian Nationalists, and the Worship of Donald Trump
Nov 2, 2024
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Jared Stepman
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Kristen Kobes Du Mez
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Brad Onishi
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Matt Lewis
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Andy Kroll
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Keri Gaspert-Hogwood
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Ryan Walters
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John Malcolm
Kristen Kobes Du Mez, author of "Jesus and John Wayne," uncovers the intertwining of evangelicalism and politics. Brad Onishi discusses the rise of Christian nationalism alongside Matt Lewis' analysis of the Trump-evangelical dynamic. Andy Kroll exposes the secretive Ziklag network’s political maneuvers. Keri Gaspert-Hogwood examines charismatic religions' influence. Ryan Walters advocates Bible education in schools, and John Malcolm highlights constitutional implications. This engaging discussion reveals how faith shapes politics in America today.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Origins of White Christian Nationalism in California
01:51 • 13min
Dehumanizing Rhetoric in Evangelical Spaces
15:15 • 3min
Gender Politics and Trump's Appeal
18:23 • 13min
Far-Right Christian Rhetoric and Strategy
31:13 • 6min
Evangelicals, Trump, and the Quest for Power
36:45 • 10min
The Intersection of Faith, Politics, and Legislative Manipulation
46:30 • 5min
The Corporate Influence on Legislation and Public Perception
51:51 • 4min
Faith and Authority: The Political Landscape
55:47 • 8min
Evangelical Struggles in Modern America
01:04:13 • 16min
Hope and Resistance in a Climate of Political Turmoil
01:20:37 • 3min
Evangelical Influence in Politics and Education
01:23:27 • 14min
Navigating Religious Sentiments in Political Leadership
01:37:09 • 5min
Evangelicalism, Race, and Gender Dynamics
01:42:07 • 7min
The Catholic Influence on American Christian Nationalism and Politics
01:49:30 • 4min
Women, Authority, and Evangelicalism
01:53:15 • 11min
The Fusion of Faith and Politics: The Watchman Decree and the Seven Mountains Mandate
02:04:07 • 5min
Faith and Political Identity
02:08:41 • 8min
Examining the Courage Tour: Voter Mobilization or Religious Revival?
02:16:46 • 4min