Evangelicals Resisting Extremism

SummaryIn this conversation, Ruth Braunstein discusses her podcast 'When the Wolves Came,' which explores the role of evangelicals in resisting extremism and Christian nationalism. She emphasizes the diversity within evangelical communities and the importance of understanding their perspectives. The discussion also covers the challenges of podcasting as a medium for sociological research, the target audience for her work, and reflections on the political landscape shaped by movements like the Tea Party and the implications for pluralism in America.Takeaways* Ruth Braunstein's podcast highlights evangelicals resisting extremism.* Christian nationalism is a significant concern within evangelical spaces.* There is considerable variation among evangelicals that is often overlooked.* Podcasting provides an intimate way to share complex stories.* The target audience includes both scholars and faith community members.* Creating a podcast involves significant technical and collaborative effort.* The Tea Party movement influenced the rise of the MAGA movement.* Pluralism must include voices from historically majority groups.* Evangelicals have a historical role in advocating for pluralism.* Understanding the founders' views on religious freedom is crucial. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ruth Braunstein and Her Work02:14 Exploring Evangelicals Resisting Extremism07:04 The Medium of Podcasting for Social Issues10:01 Target Audience for the Podcast12:18 The Development Timeline of the Podcast14:39 Lessons Learned from Podcasting17:20 Personal Journey into Evangelical Politics20:06 Understanding Trump's Rise Among Evangelicals23:14 Discussions on Pluralism and Religious Freedom30:21 Evangelicals and the Heritage of Pluralism This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit news.americanvalues.org