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Scott Latta
Religion journalist and author of Gods of the Smoke Machine: Power, Pain, and the Rise of Christian Nationalism in the Megachurch; researches and reports on megachurch power, accountability, and related abuses.
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Oct 28, 2025
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148: Inside the Megachurch Machine: Abuse, Accountability, and Christian Nationalism with Scott Latta
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Scott Latta, a religion journalist and author of 'Gods of the Smoke Machine,' dives deep into the dynamics of megachurches. He discusses their surprising growth amid declining overall church attendance and the impact on smaller churches, including the troubling trend of cannibalization. Latta highlights the emotional toll scandals have on congregants and the importance of centering survivor voices. He unpacks issues of accountability in these massive institutions, critiquing faux systems while emphasizing how megachurches are increasingly engaging in politics, shaping the landscape of Christian nationalism.
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