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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 35 MIN

Baptizing America, Christian Nationalism, and the Mainline with Brian Kaylor

from Elisha's Bears: Exploring Faith, Baptists, and the Bible · host Danny Chisholm

In this episode, Dr. Brian Kaylor talks with Pastor Danny about the origins, dangers, and influences of Christian Nationalism. He offers historical context on topics like flags in houses of worship, the Pledge of Allegiance, and “In God We Trust.” Much of the conversation stems from his book, "Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism.” Brian is a Baptist minister with a Ph.D. in Political Communication and Advocacy Studies, and is President and Editor in Chief of the Word & Way. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Boston Globe, Houston Chronicle, and The Washington Post. You can follow his podcast “Dangerous Dogma” and Subscribe to Brian’s insights at publicwitness.wordandway.org

In this episode, Dr. Brian Kaylor talks with Pastor Danny about the origins, dangers, and influences of Christian Nationalism. He offers historical context on topics like flags in houses of worship, the Pledge of Allegiance, and “In God We Trust.” Much of the conversation stems from his book, "Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism.” Brian is a Baptist minister with a Ph.D. in Political Communication and Advocacy Studies, and is President and Editor in Chief of the Word & Way. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Boston Globe, Houston Chronicle, and The Washington Post. You can follow his podcast “Dangerous Dogma” and Subscribe to Brian’s insights at publicwitness.wordandway.org

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