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Straight White American Jesus
An in-depth examination of the culture and politics of Christian Nationalism and Evangelicalism by two ex-evangelical ministers-turned-religion professors. If you have ever wondered what social and historical forces led white evangelicals to usher Donald Trump into the White House this is the show for you. As former insiders and critical scholars of religion, Dan Miller and Bradley Onishi have a unique perspective on the Religious Right. Guests have included Chrissy Stroop, R. Marie Griffith…
Episodes
Straight White American JesusProphets and Patriots
On the last episode of our series on the Religious Left, Dan speaks with Professor Ruth Braunstein about how the political organization of progressive faith…
Straight White American JesusEMERGENCY POD: Christianity Today vs. Trump Evangelicals
We've lived through Paris Hilton vs. Kim K, TSwift's bad blood with Katy Perry, and Drake's beef with everyone. But now we are here to take you through the…
Straight White American JesusThe Re-Emergence of the Religious Left
On a double episode, Dan and Brad first discuss the re-emergence of the Religious Left in the Trump Era, what it means for the 2020 election, and if it can…
Straight White American JesusThe (Im)Piety of Mike Pence
Brad talks with journalist Tom Lobianco about his new book, "Piety and Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House". They discuss his road to politics…
Straight White American JesusKanye West's MAGA Theology
Brad talks with Harvard Divinity Student, activist, and former student Thomas Mitchell about Kanye's new album "Jesus is King." They discuss why this album is…
Straight White American JesusGod, Guns, and Good Guys
On an episode recorded this summer, Dan and Brad discuss why American evangelicals bow before the idol of handheld killing machines. They talk about the…
Straight White American JesusThe Religious Right and the Far Right
Brad and Dan discuss the startling ways that the Religious Right has aligned itself with Far Right leaders across the world, including Vladimir Putin. They…
Straight White American JesusHeartless Heartbeat Bills: Abortion Revisited
Dan and Brad revisit the issue of abortion in evangelical politics and culture. They examine evangelical support for heartbeat bills, what's behind the phrase…
Straight White American JesusSeason 2: Intro--Beyond Belief
Dan and Brad are back with the introduction to Season 2 of Straight White American Jesus: Beyond Belief! Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes…
Straight White American JesusDating Jesus
Our discussion of purity culture, gender complementarianism, and our interview with the Revernd Sarah Buteux, Associate Pastor of First Churches in…
Straight White American JesusIf You Believe in Gay People III: Interview with Genderqueer Pastor Ann Reilly
Brad and Dan's interview with Reilly, Associate Pastor at Presbyterian New England Church in Saratoga Springs NY. Reilly shares how she grew up evangelical…
Straight White American JesusIf You Believe in Gay People Please Leave Part II: Dr. David Gushee,
Part II of our three-part series on white evangelicalism and LGBTQ+ issues. Dan's interview with ethicist and former AAR president David Gushee, who left…
Straight White American JesusEpisode 7.2: Motherhood, Womanhood, and Angel Babies
THIS INTERVIEW IS EYE OPENING! Brad's interview with his Skidmore colleague Dr. Myev Rees. Dr. Rees is an expert in evangelical culture, particularly the…