31. Katherine Stewart on Money, Lies & God: How Billionaires Weaponised Religion to Undermine Democracy

The pro-life religion we see today is a modern creation. It was created for political purposes." — Katherine Stewart Katherine Stewart is an award-winning journalist and author, who has investigated the rise of religious nationalism and its impact on democracy for over 15 years. Her work appears in The New York Times and The New Republic. She is the author of The Good News Club, The Power Worshippers, and the new release Money, Lies, and God. Key Topics Covered How the "Good News Club" exposed the stealth strategies of religious nationalists. The roots of Christian nationalism and its alliance with billionaires. Why abortion became a political weapon, not a religious crusade. How authoritarian leaders use religion to shield power globally. What gives hope — and how to fight back against democratic erosion. Follow Katherine Stewart Website The Power Worshippers The Good News Club Money, Lies, and God (Pre-order now) Bluesky Social Twitter/X Resources Mentioned Christians Against Christian Nationalism Vote Common Good God & Country documentary (based on The Power Worshippers) 🙏 Support Humanism Now! Love what we do? Become a sponsor or supporter via Patreon and help us keep bringing thoughtful conversations to life. Every pledge helps. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or [email protected]: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices