Julie Ingersoll

Julie Ingersoll, a professor at the University of North Florida, dives into the complex world of Christian reconstructionism and its impact on women. She shares her journey into this research, influenced by her marriage into a reconstructionist family. Julie uncovers key figures like R.J. Rushdoony and Gary North, discussing their roles in shaping education and the rise of the religious right. She examines why women are drawn to these movements and warns against the allure of certainty, urging reflection on personal belief systems.

Dr. Michael McVicar, an expert in Christian Reconstruction, discusses how today’s Christian nationalism is a radical departure from historical precedents. Dr. Julie Ingersoll highlights the movement's emphasis on homeschooling and education as vital tools for spreading its ideology. Dr. Jerome Kopulsky offers insight into how Reconstructionists view public schools as encroachments on parental authority. Together, they explore the long-term strategies of these movements and their implications for modern policy and society.

Professor Julie Ingersoll and guests discuss the National Prayer Breakfast movement, right-wing Christian nationalists, Reconstructionists, and non-denominational charismatic Christian nationalists. They explore the historical inaccuracies of Christian America, the influence of the National Prayer Breakfast Movement, and the rise of Christian Reconstructionism. The podcast delves into the parallels between Jerry Falwell and Donald Trump's rhetoric, the evolution of Dominion theology, and the intertwining of Christian nationalist ideologies with politics since the Eisenhower era.