Matthew Bodie
University of North Georgia professor and author of The Seven Mountains Mandate, researched and wrote about Christian nationalist strategy and Turning Point USA after being targeted by the group's professor watch list.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 53min
Trump is the Enemy Within
Matthew Bodie, a professor at the University of North Georgia and author of The Seven Mountains Mandate, dives deep into the dangerous blend of Christian nationalism and American politics. He discusses how the prosperity gospel fuels a 50-year plan to establish a dictatorship, revealing the troubling origins of this ideology and its modern-day proponents like Charlie Kirk. Bodie shares his experience with Turning Point USA, who targeted him for his views, and highlights the systematic approach of Christian nationalists to influence media, education, and cultural institutions.
Sep 18, 2025 • 25min
Ep58: Charlie Kirk's Popularity with College Students & How Universities Should Respond, with Matthew Boedy
Matthew Bodie, a professor at the University of North Georgia and an expert on Christian nationalism, dives into Charlie Kirk's growing popularity among college students. He discusses how Turning Point USA plays a vital role in this trend and Kirk's 'truth-teller' appeal at high-energy campus events. The conversation also explores the dangers of online meme culture linking young men to far-right extremism. Bodie emphasizes the need for universities to create safe dialogues and protect scholars from online harassment, urging a reevaluation of political discourse on campuses.
