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#1666 The Holy War Against America: The New Apostolic Reformation, Opus Dei, Evangelicals, Christian Nationalists, and the Worship of Donald Trump

Nov 2, 2024
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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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Origins of White Christian Nationalism in California
01:51 • 13min
3
Dehumanizing Rhetoric in Evangelical Spaces
15:15 • 3min
4
Gender Politics and Trump's Appeal
18:23 • 13min
5
Far-Right Christian Rhetoric and Strategy
31:13 • 6min
6
Evangelicals, Trump, and the Quest for Power
36:45 • 10min
7
The Intersection of Faith, Politics, and Legislative Manipulation
46:30 • 5min
8
The Corporate Influence on Legislation and Public Perception
51:51 • 4min
9
Faith and Authority: The Political Landscape
55:47 • 8min
10
Evangelical Struggles in Modern America
01:04:13 • 16min
11
Hope and Resistance in a Climate of Political Turmoil
01:20:37 • 3min
12
Evangelical Influence in Politics and Education
01:23:27 • 14min
13
Navigating Religious Sentiments in Political Leadership
01:37:09 • 5min
14
Evangelicalism, Race, and Gender Dynamics
01:42:07 • 7min
15
The Catholic Influence on American Christian Nationalism and Politics
01:49:30 • 4min
16
Women, Authority, and Evangelicalism
01:53:15 • 11min
17
The Fusion of Faith and Politics: The Watchman Decree and the Seven Mountains Mandate
02:04:07 • 5min
18
Faith and Political Identity
02:08:41 • 8min
19
Examining the Courage Tour: Voter Mobilization or Religious Revival?
02:16:46 • 4min