Chris and Mendi Tackett

Chris and Mendi Tackett, Texas activists fighting Christian nationalism, discuss various topics related to Christian nationalism in Texas. They talk about the school voucher scam, the abortion ban, the Ten Commandments bill, school board takeovers, and more, and how they all trace back to Christian nationalism. They also highlight the role of conservative Christian women in upholding Christian patriarchy and supporting the abortion ban. The podcast explores the problems associated with having chaplains in public schools and the potential dangers of allowing them to have influence over students' lives. It also addresses the interconnectedness of issues like abortion bans, book bans, and chaplains, all rooted in Christian nationalism. Additionally, they delve into the deep history of sexual purity and its racial coding in the United States.

Guests: Anthea Butler, Jemar Tisby, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Chris and Mendi Tackett, and Robert P. Jones. They discuss strategies for fighting Christian nationalism, including pushing back locally, within interpersonal relationships, and at church.