IHIP News MAGA Christians Are Waking Up to Trump's Evil Cult
Dec 28, 2025
Exploring the intertwining of evangelical Christianity and politics, the hosts argue that many megachurches resemble cults. They reveal how some treat Trump as a divine leader and highlight the normalization of abusive behaviors within these communities. Discussions touch on the prioritization of financial gain over social justice and the hypocrisy in charitable efforts. They also analyze the dangerous attitudes reflected in political leaders, challenging listeners to rethink the values of modern evangelicalism.
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Evangelicalism Operating Like A Cult
- Jennifer Welch and Tim Whitaker describe some white evangelical megachurches as functioning like cults rather than healthy faith communities.
- They argue evangelical loyalty to Trump resembles religious devotion that excuses lies and cruelty.
Pastor's Affair Normalized In Megachurch
- Angie Pumps Sullivan recounts growing up in a megachurch where a pastor's affair was forgiven and he stayed in power, teaching excusal of wrongdoing.
- She links that early normalization of excusing abuse to later defending similar misconduct in politics.
Money And Me-Focused Faith
- Jennifer Welch connects megachurch culture's focus on tithing and growth to priorities of money over helping marginalized people.
- She notes some churches center personal faith while avoiding structural issues like immigration cruelty or systemic injustice.