How the New Apostolic Reformation is Reshaping Politics with Stephanie McCrummen

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is reshaping the intersection of faith and politics in America. But what exactly is it? In this episode of Faithful Politics, award-winning journalist Stephanie McCrummen joins hosts Will Wright and Josh Burtram to discuss her recent Atlantic article on the NAR and its growing political influence.They explore the movement’s theological roots, its dominionist ideology, and its alignment with figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Stephanie shares her firsthand reporting from prayer meetings and church gatherings where believers view political victories as spiritual warfare. The conversation also covers the Seven Mountains Mandate, the role of apostles and prophets in modern Christian nationalism, and the broader implications for democracy and religious pluralism.Join us as we unpack this powerful movement and its potential impact on policies, education, and the future of American governance.Guest Bio:Stephanie McCrummen is an award-winning journalist known for her in-depth reporting on the intersection of religion and politics. Her work has covered the rise of the New Apostolic Reformation, Christian nationalism, and radical religious movements in the U.S. She is a contributing writer for The Atlantic and formerly worked at The Washington Post.Resources & Links:Stephanie McCrummen’s Articles in The Atlantic: THE ARMY OF GOD COMES OUT OF THE SHADOWS: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/02/new-apostolic-reformation-christian-movement-trump/681092/ The Power Worshippers by Katherine Stewart: https://a.co/d/5MinU5nShadow Network by Anne Nelson: https://a.co/d/aFLPI0vPaul Djupe’s Research on Christian Nationalism: https://religioninpublic.blog/2025/01/27/do-people-know-that-the-seven-mountains-of-society-entails-christian-dominion/This episode provides a deep dive into a religious movement that is often misunderstood but has a significant impact on American politics. Subscribe, rate, and share to help us keep these important conversations going! Support Sarah Stankorb’s work and preorder Damned If She Does: Why Women Quit Church and What It Means for the Future of Religion, Releases September 15, 2026.  Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/112456/9798889837091Website: https://www.sarahstankorb.com/Support the showKeep the conversation going.Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, suggest a future guest, or connect with us directly?Visit our website:faithfulpoliticspodcast.comBrowse our bookstore, featuring books from many of our guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstoreSupport the show and help us keep these conversations going:patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPoliticsSubscribe for behind-the-scenes content, reflections, and updates:faithfulpolitics.substack.comContact the hosts:Josh Burtram, Faithful Host: [email protected] Wright, Political Host: [email protected] Faithful Politics:Instagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast