Culture, Faith and Politics with Pat Kahnke
Pat Kahnke
Pat Kahnke is the author of the book ”MAGA Seduction: Resisting the Debasement of the Christian Conscience,” which was published before the 2020 election. He was an evangelical church planter and pastor for twenty years before retiring from church ministry in 2016. Planted a church in the inner city of St. Paul, MN - part of the Baptist General Conference (Converge) and Alliance for Renewal Churches. A lifelong conservative Republican until the party left him in 2016. Now a political independent, he has written off the Republican party until it completes 40 years in the wilderness for its capitulation to the MAGA movement.
This podcast contains political and social commentary related to issues at the intersection of culture, faith, and politics.
This podcast contains political and social commentary related to issues at the intersection of culture, faith, and politics.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 2min
MAGA is intentionally CRUEL, and Kristi Noem SELLS the CRUELTY. (With Amy Hawk)
Amy Hawk's book: "The Judas Effect" https://a.co/d/3H0y3sB
Pat Kahnke's Substack page: https://culturefaithandpolitics.substack.com/
Pat Kahnke's books are available on Amazon:
"A Christian Case Against Donald Trump" (2024): https://a.co/d/iVSTqny
"MAGA Seduction: Resisting the Debasement of the Christian Conscience" (2020): https://a.co/d/1KNX3uQ
Amy Hawk and Pat Kahnke discuss Adam Serwer's key 2018 Atlantic article "The Cruelty Is the Point" now that the second Trump term is proving to be even more cruel than the first. We discuss Kristi Noem as the "face" of MAGA cruelty, selling the twisted and demented ideas of Stephen Miller. We analyze these issues through the lens of scripture, and call followers of Jesus to something better.
May 5, 2025 • 25min
How "Pastor" Robert Jeffress sells his "faith" to Trump, for power.
Robert Jeffress is only one of many "pastors" who've gained power for themselves by supporting Trump and his unchristian policies. But he's a good case study.
Pat Kahnke's Substack page: https://culturefaithandpolitics.substack.com/
Pat Kahnke's books are available on Amazon:
"A Christian Case Against Donald Trump" (2024): https://a.co/d/iVSTqny
"MAGA Seduction: Resisting the Debasement of the Christian Conscience" (2020): https://a.co/d/1KNX3uQ
Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 1min
Angela Denker on her book "Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood"
Angela Denker, a journalist, Lutheran pastor, and author, delves into her book on the radicalization of American boyhood. She highlights the importance of storytelling and empathy in bridging divides, sharing strategies for de-radicalization rooted in community and boundaries. Denker explores the historical context of 'White Jesus' and its ties to current political discourse. She also addresses the impact of online radicalization and recommends biblical texts to challenge Christian nationalism, advocating for a more compassionate masculinity.
Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 5min
Amy Hawk on "The Judas Effect: How Evangelicals Betrayed Jesus for Power"
Amy Hawk is a writer, a Bible teacher, and a YouTuber. She discusses why she chose to stand up to Donald Trump's corruption of the White Evangelical church.
Purchase Amy Hawk's books:
The Judas Effect: https://a.co/d/9xXOWnp
Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton: https://a.co/d/4VKIKdp
Pat Kahnke's Substack page: https://culturefaithandpolitics.subst...
Pat Kahnke's books are available on Amazon:
"A Christian Case Against Donald Trump" (2024): https://a.co/d/iVSTqny
"MAGA Seduction: Resisting the Debasement of the Christian Conscience" (2020): https://a.co/d/1KNX3uQ
Apr 17, 2025 • 19min
One question every Christian must answer about Donald Trump. YouTube Essay.
Subscribe to Culture, Faith, and Politics on Substack at https://culturefaithandpolitics.substack.com/
Pat Kahnke's books are available on Amazon:
"A Christian Case Against Donald Trump" (2024): https://a.co/d/iVSTqny
"MAGA Seduction: Resisting the Debasement of the Christian Conscience" (2020): https://a.co/d/1KNX3uQ
Apr 13, 2025 • 43min
"A Dangerous Spiritual Oligarchy" - Dave Johnson on Ch 4: "The Violent Take It by Force" by Matthew Taylor
Dave Johnson and Pat Kahnke discuss Chapter 4 of Matthew Taylor's outstanding book "The Violent Take it by Force: The Christian Movement that's threatening our democracy."
Pat Kahnke's books are available on Amazon: "A Christian Case Against Donald Trump" (2024): https://a.co/d/iVSTqny
"MAGA Seduction: Resisting the Debasement of the Christian Conscience" (2020): https://a.co/d/1KNX3uQ
Dave Johnson's books are also available on Amazon, including "The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse": https://a.co/d/d17eDNy
Apr 5, 2025 • 12min
A special message to my subscribers - doing this full-time starting April 7th!
Subscribe to Culture, Faith, and Politics on Substack at https://culturefaithandpolitics.substack.com/
Pat Kahnke's books are available on Amazon:
"A Christian Case Against Donald Trump" (2024): https://a.co/d/iVSTqny
"MAGA Seduction: Resisting the Debasement of the Christian Conscience" (2020): https://a.co/d/1KNX3uQ
Apr 3, 2025 • 43min
Adam Swenson: I’m Not Crazy, You’re Not Crazy: Gaslighting and Other Crimes Against Thought
Subscribe to Culture, Faith, and Politics on Substack at https://culturefaithandpolitics.substack.com/
Adam Swenson writes at https://substack.com/@friendlyneighborhoodphilosopher
Pat Kahnke's books are available on Amazon:
"A Christian Case Against Donald Trump" (2024): https://a.co/d/iVSTqny
"MAGA Seduction: Resisting the Debasement of the Christian Conscience" (2020): https://a.co/d/1KNX3uQ
Mar 31, 2025 • 18min
Essay: What was so WRONG about Kristi Noem's video? Answering a listener.
After I made a video criticizing Kristi Noem's gross and vile antics at a prison in El Salvador, a listener asked this question:
“Can someone please tell me what is ‘wrong’ with the video she did? I honestly would like to know. Standing up for the law? That's not ‘Christian?’"
Here's my answer.
Mar 30, 2025 • 1h 3min
"Generals of Spiritual Warfare" - Dave Johnson discusses Ch 3: "The Violent Take it by Force".
The episode where Pat tries (and fails) to not be mean. This one is about Cindy Jacobs and other supposed "prophets" and spiritual warriors who ended up supporting Trump all the way through January 6th and beyond.
Dave Johnson and Pat Kahnke discuss Chapter 3 of Matthew Taylor's outstanding book "The Violent Take it by Force: The Christian Movement that's threatening our democracy." Taylor's book is an in-depth study of the New Apostolic Reformation.
Pat Kahnke's books are available on Amazon: "A Christian Case Against Donald Trump" (2024): https://a.co/d/iVSTqny
"MAGA Seduction: Resisting the Debasement of the Christian Conscience" (2020): https://a.co/d/1KNX3uQ
Dave Johnson's books are also available on Amazon, including "The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse": https://a.co/d/d17eDNy
