In this conversation, Robert P. Jones, the President of PRRI and an author on religion and politics, dives into America’s shifting landscape of moral values. He discusses the surprising rise of Christian colleges amid declining overall enrollments. Additionally, Jones analyzes Latino voting behavior in the last presidential election, highlighting how evolving trends could reshape Democratic strategies. The chat also touches on the importance of character formation in education and the challenges that Christian institutions face in today’s polarized society.

Robert P. Jones is the President of the Public Religion Research Institute and an expert on religion and politics, while Russell Contreras is an Axios reporter focusing on justice and race, particularly in Latino communities. They discuss the surprising surge of Latino evangelical support for Trump and its implications for future elections. The conversation covers the complex ties between cultural identity and religious beliefs, explores church strategies amid gentrification, and highlights the political divides within Latino faiths, revealing shifting allegiances in the political landscape.

Robert P. Jones discusses the real roots of white supremacy and hate crimes in America, while also exploring the struggles of religious Republican candidates against Donald Trump. The podcast delves into the persistence of the culture war among evangelicals and the rise of online communities. It also shares an inspiring story of a professional cornhole player with amputated limbs.

Robert P. Jones, president of the Public Religion Research Institute and a leading scholar on religion and politics, discusses the profound impact of white Christian nationalism on American democracy. He highlights how white Christians shifted allegiances from the Democratic to Republican Party and their overwhelming support for Trump. The conversation delves into the historical roots of these political dynamics, revealing how faith intertwines with racial identity and voting patterns, and stresses the need for greater moral accountability in the Christian community.

Garry Dorrien, a leading scholar in liberal Protestant theology, Diana Butler Bass, an insightful commentator on contemporary spirituality, and Robert C. Jones, founder of PRRI, discuss the complex ties between democracy and religion in America. They analyze systemic racism's impact on politics, personal histories within faith communities, and the urgent need for social justice initiatives. The conversation highlights the role of community organizing and the importance of educational approaches to combat book bans and foster solidarity in social change.