Jesus & Bombs? Questioning War Through Song with Jordan Smart

Musician Jordan Smart shares his journey from a religious household in Ohio to becoming a touring artist. He discusses his disillusionment with the church, his connection to music, and how punk rock influenced his worldview. The conversation centers on his song "Who Would Jesus Bomb?", inspired by frustrations with religious propaganda. Jordan reflects on how twisted religious messages inspired the song and talks about his project, Songs Not Bombs, raising funds for Palestinian children. This episode dives into war, politics, faith, and humanity, making it a must-listen for those interested in these critical issues.   Connect with Jordan Smart: Jordan Smart Music on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jordansmartmusic] Songs Not Bombs on Bandcamp - All Proceeds Go to Palestine [https://songsnotbombs.bandcamp.com] Songs Not Bombs on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/songs.not.bombs/]   For Full Show Notes: https://www.thebadroman.com/show-notes/episode-114   TWO WAYS TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT: TASTE IT BAD ROMAN SALSA or HELP GROW THE BAG thebadroman.com/donate   Starting Points and Key Moments: 00:45 Jordan's Background 02:00 Music as a Form of Protest 07:27 The Power of Music 09:40 Christianity and War 11:59 Generational Perspectives 16:45 Personal and Political Pushback to Jordan’s Song “Who Would Jesus Bomb?” 20:51 Echo Chambers and Authenticity 24:26 The Role of the Military 30:43 Compassion and Humanity 34:59 Challenging Beliefs 39:40 Personal Journeys 43:17 The Influence of Social Media 47:27 Interconnected Issues 52:19 Political Theater 57:52 Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes: Jesus and Race 1:03:21 Final Thoughts   For more on The Bad Roman Project: Blog submissions: thebadroman.com/contribute-to-the-blog Connect with us on social: thebadroman.com/social-links Want to get more involved? Request to join the private discussion group on Facebook (Bad Romans Only!!) No King but Christ Network: nokingbutchristnetwork.com