Straight White American Jesus

The Religious Revival Tour That May Swing 2024 w/ Anne Nelson

Jul 1, 2024

Author Anne Nelson discusses the 'Courage Tour' blending religion and politics to mobilize Trump supporters. They explore the historical roots of such campaigns, the role of Council for National Policy, and targeting diverse demographics for the 2024 election.

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Quick takeaways

Historical merging of religious and political identities by figures like Jerry Falwell paved the way for modern political-religious movements.

Sophisticated use of digital campaign tools, such as the As One app, highlights evolving technological strategies in contemporary political campaigning.

Deep dives

Religious Right Influence on Politics

The podcast delves into the historical impact of religious figures like Jerry Falwell in merging religious movements with political identities. Falwell's 'I Love America' rallies set a precedent by fusing religious revivals with political agendas to save America, paving the way for modern movements like The Courage Tour organized by figures like Lance Wallnau and Charlie Kirk.

Intro

3min

The Courage Tour: Combining Religion and Politics

9min

Influence of the New Apostolic Reformation and Council for National Policy on Evangelical Voters

8min

Targeting Non-traditional Voters for Trump's Support

5min

Exploring the As One Mobile App and Digital Campaign Tactics

4min

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Brad interviews Anne Nelson, author of the Shadow Network, about the modern intersection of religious movements and political campaigns in the U.S. They discuss the 'Courage Tour,' led by Lance Wallnau and Charlie Kirk, which aims to mobilize votes for Donald Trump through religious fervor and political organizing. The conversation traces the historical roots of such campaigns back to Jerry Falwell’s I Love America rallies in the 1970s and explores the sophisticated strategies and technologies now employed. Anne also highlights the role of the Council for National Policy and the targeting of swing states and diverse demographics to influence the 2024 election.

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00:00 The Rise of Jerry Falwell and the Religious Right

00:51 The Courage Tour: A Modern Political-Religious Movement

01:19 Interview with Anne Nelson: Insights on the Courage Tour

02:51 The Mechanics of the Courage Tour

08:09 The Role of Pentecostalism and Political Strategy

13:15 Council for National Policy: Historical Context and Influence

21:14 Targeting New Demographics: Black Voters and Suburban Women

26:14 Digital Campaign Tools and the As One App

28:38 Conclusion and Reflections