Sons of Patriarchy Christianity Against Christian Nationalism
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Feb 2, 2026 
Russell Moore, a public theologian and critic of Christian nationalism; Sarah Stankorb, an investigative reporter on church abuse; and Kristin Kobes Du Mez, a historian of evangelical gender and politics. They discuss politicized theology, how fear and authority shape churches, practical responses to abuse, the psychology of strained congregations, and cultural threats like propaganda and attacks on truth.
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Survivors Reveal Systemic Patterns
- Survivors' testimonies reveal patterns that connect local church abuse to national movements in theology and politics.
- Kristin Kobes Du Mez warns these voices expose long-term consequences for Christians and the country.
Listener Called The Series One-Sided
- A listener called survivor testimonies 'only a prosecutor's voice' and doubted balance in reporting.
- Sarah Stankorb recounts this to show survivors rarely get a platform inside high-control communities.
Theology As Afterthought
- Theology often becomes a post-hoc rationale rather than a guiding doctrine in politicized religious movements.
- Russell Moore notes diverse traditions unite under power rather than consistent theological commitments.
