Bradley Onishi

In this conversation, Dr. Leah Payne hosts Gabriel Raeburn, a Harvard research fellow specializing in the prosperity gospel, and Bradley Onishi, who explores religion and politics in Silicon Valley. They examine the captivating ties between Donald Trump and the prosperity gospel, emphasizing how it shapes political agendas today. The discussion also highlights the intriguing connections between charismatic figures and tech billionaires, exploring their shared influence on American values and the paradox of prosperity amidst government dependence.

Mike Johnson, known for his connections to New Apostolic Reformation and young earth creationism, is examined. Dr. Bradley Onishi joins to discuss Johnson's extreme brand of Christianity and its influence in American politics. Topics include election denial, Dominionism, NAR's support for Trump, and Johnson's involvement in a Noah's Ark theme park. The episode also delves into conspiracy theories, religious movements' impact on democracy, and Christian Zionism's stance on Jewish people.

Dr. Bradley Onishi, author of Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism, discusses his personal experience with evangelical Christianity, the intersection of religion and identity, navigating life after leaving the church, the power of faith and embracing uncertainty, spiritual warfare in conservative Christian communities, the formation of coalitions among Christians, and recent news and conspiracy theories.

Bradley Onishi, former insider of White Christian nationalism, discusses the extremist history and origins of the movement. They explore the culture wars, the myth of the Christian nation, the role of Donald Trump, the elections of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, and the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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