EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 1H 8M
The Other Trump Derangement Syndrome with Corey Nathan | Episode 297
from Church and Main · host Dennis Sanders
We've all heard of Trump Derangement Syndrome — the caricature of the uber-progressive who can't stop talking about the president. But what about the opposite version? The diehard loyalist who dismisses any criticism of Trump as irrational, even when it comes from people who share their faith? This week, Corey Nathan returns to talk about his recent essay in The Dispatch titled "Does Trump Derangement Syndrome Have a Cure?" Corey digs into what it looks like when people you love — friends, pastors, family — become what Corey calls "morally and epistemically unavailable." Drawing on an Al-Anon phrase that anchors his essay, "didn't cause it, can't control it, can't cure it," Corey wrestles with how far that logic should go when it comes to loved ones who've become unwavering Trump loyalists. Links: Corey's essay in The Dispatch: "Does Trump Derangement Syndrome Have a Cure?" Corey's podcast: politicsandreligion.us Episode 78: Finding God in the Mundane with Corey Nathan Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/churchandmain) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/churchandmainpod/) | Threads (https://www.threads.net/@churchandmainpod) | Website (https://churchandmain.org/) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@churchmainpodcast) | Substack (https://churchandmain.substack.com/) Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Church and Main on your favorite podcast app, leave a review, and visit churchandmain.org or churchandmain.substack.com to read more and support the show.
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There’s a version of Trump Derangement Syndrome you haven’t heard of — and it’s not about the critics.
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