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God, Violence, and American Power w/ Dru Johnson

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Christian Nationalism and the Politics of Jesus w/ Matthew Taylor

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Violent Psalms and the Longing for Justice w/ Trevor Laurence

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Holy War? Reading Joshua in an Age of Christian Nationalism w/ Matthew Lynch

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The Narrative Beneath Christian Nationalism w/ Soong-Chan Rah

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Biblical Violence & Political Violence w/ Charlie Trimm

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Disarming Revelation w/ David Mathewson

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Understanding Violence in the Bible w/ Andy Judd

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How Biblical Conquest Stories Shaped America’s National Myth w/ Dan Hawk

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Lessons from Northern Ireland: Christian Nationalism, Fear, and the Witness of the Church w/ David Montgomery

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The Founding Fathers and Christian Nationalism w/ Warren Throckmorton

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Reimagining How the Bible Influences Our Politics w/ Michael Rhodes

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How Authoritarian Theology Shapes Christian Nationalism w/ Margaret Bronson

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Immigrants and American Christian Nationalism w/ John Marc Sianghio

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Meeting Jesus Among Refugees w/ Clint Leavitt

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How Faith and Community Transform Refugee Resettlement w/ Mary Kaech

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The Hidden Costs of U.S. Immigration Policies w/ Matthew Soerens

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The American Church and Global Refugees w/ Daniel Yang

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A special series for June 2026

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An update and an invite.

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Special Episode: Interview with Surge Network

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A Revival of What Kind?

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From Conquest to the Cross: How the Bible Transforms Violence

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The Differences Between Biblical Law and American Law w/ Dru Johnson

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Reclaiming Scripture from the Culture Wars w/ Zach Lambert

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Unafraid and Unhurried: Faithful Presence In a Divided World w/ Tara Beth Leach

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Patriarchy, Authoritarianism, and the Church w/ Rachel Darnall

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Gesturing Toward the Kingdom: Public Faith in a Pluralist Age w/ Vincent Bacote

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The Justice of Jesus: Restorative, Not Retributive w/ Joash Thomas

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Christmastime Announcements (and an invitation)

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From Culture War to Communion w/ Carmen Imes

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An Evangelical Guide to Christian Nationalism - Crossover Episode

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Special Episode: DACA Family Support w/ Bodies Behind the Bus

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Immigration and Christian Nationalism w/ Matthew Soerens and Eric Costanzo (Rerelease)

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Fear, Anxiety, and the Psychology of Christian Nationalism w/ Phil Herndon (Rerelease)

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From the Mission Field to D.C.: Reckoning with Evangelical Power w/ Holly Berkley Fletcher (Rerelease)

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The History of American Christian Nationalism and the Church w/ Jemar Tisby (Rerelease)

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The Rise of Charismatic Christian Nationalism w/ Matthew D. TaylorThe Rise of Charismatic Christian Nationalism w/ Matthew D. Taylor (Rerelease)

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Cultivating Healthy Conversations About Politically Charged Topics w/ Katharine Hayhoe (Rerelease)

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Racism, Tribalism, Nationalism, and the Unity of the Church w/ David Swanson (Rerelease)

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Your Jesus is Too American w/ Steve Bezner (Rerelease)

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How the New Testament shapes our understanding of power w/ Tim Gombis (Rerelease)

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How the New Testament Can Shape Our Political Imagination w/ Dennis Edwards (Rerelease)

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Christian Nationalism & the False Promise of Power w/ Tim Alberta (Rerelease)

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Quick Update: Summer 2025

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Misenchanted: Why America’s Culture War Isn’t Just About Politics w/ Laurie Johnson

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The Killing State: Redemption, Justice, and the Death Penalty w/ Corinna Lain

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Off-Ramps and Open Doors: Peacemaking in a Polarized Church w/ John Thielepape

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The Way of the Dragon and the Way of the Lamb w/ Kyle Strobel

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Here Are Your Gods: Political Idolatry and the Way of Jesus w/ Chris Wright

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Between the Bible and the Ballot w/ Tremper Longman

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Pastoring, Peacemaking, and Lessons from the Irish Troubles

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Power Over or Power With? w/ David Fitch

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The Christian Nationalist Strategy for Cultural Domination w/ Matthew Boedy

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From the Mission Field to D.C.: Reckoning with Evangelical Power w/ Holly Berkley Fletcher

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The Lion, The Fall, and The Ballot Box: C.S. Lewis’ Political Imagination w/ Todd Wilson

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The Radicalization of American Boyhood w/ Angela Denker

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Early Christians and Political Power w/ Nijay Gupta

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A Theology of Power in the Face of Empire w/ Scot McKnight

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An Altar Call for American Evangelicals w/ Russell Moore

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The Early Church and the Worship of Empire w/ Mike Bird

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Following Jesus and Pursuing Justice in Modern America w/ Skye Jethani

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Money, Lies, God, and the Purveyors of Christian Nationalism w/ Katherine Stewart

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Following The Way of Jesus While Engaging Christian Nationalists w/ Meghan Good

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The Strange Worship of American Christian Nationalism w/ Drew Strait

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Selling Out Jesus for Political Gain w/ Amy Hawk

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Engaging Politically Polarized Loved Ones w/ Carmen Laberge

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Justice, Religious Freedom, and American Christian Nationalism w/ Amanda Tyler

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Christ-like Citizenship or Christian Nationalism w/ David Koyzis

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Growing Up With Christian Nationalists w/ April Ajoy

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How Greed Empowers Nationalism, Racism, and Violence w/ Malcolm Foley

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Rejecting Christian Nationalism and Reclaiming True Faith w/ Jim Wallis

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A Quick Update

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Christian Nationalism Hurts the Church w/ Andrew Whitehead (Rerelease)

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The Political Visions & Illusions of Christian Nationalism (Part 2) w/ David Koyzis (Rerelease)

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The Political Visions & Illusions of Christian Nationalism (Part 1) w/ David Koyzis (Rerelease)

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Was America founded as a Christian Nation? w/ John Fea (Rerelease)

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The Ballot and the Bible w/ Kaitlyn Schiess (Rerelease)

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Christian Nationalism & the False Promise of Power w/ Tim Alberta (Rerelease)

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Fear, Anxiety, and the Psychology of Christian Nationalism w/ Phil Herndon (Rerelease)

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American Christians and the Middle East w/ Mae Cannon

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The Scandalous Witness of the American Church w/ Lee C. Camp

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Disarming Leviathan - Audiobook Sample

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A favor

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How the New Testament Can Shape Our Political Imagination w/ Dennis Edwards

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Faith, Politics, and Uneasy Citizenship w/ Daniel Bennett

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Racism, Tribalism, Nationalism, and the Unity of the Church w/ David Swanson

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Your Jesus is Too American w/ Steve Bezner

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Cultivating Healthy Conversations About Politically Charged Topics w/ Katharine Hayhoe

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How the New Testament shapes our understanding of power w/ Tim Gombis

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The Allure of American Christian Nationalism w/ Samuel Perry

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The History of American Christian Nationalism and the Church w/ Jemar Tisby

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Christian Extremism and the Kingdom of Rage

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When Evangelical Leaders Promote Evil w/ Sean McGever

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Peacemaking in a Culture of Violence & Extremism w/ Gary Mason

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Forming a Healthy View of Civic Engagement w/ Cherie Harder

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American Politics and the Kingdom of God w/ Joel LawrenceAmerican Politics and the Kingdom of God w/ Joel Lawrence

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Cultivating Healthy Methods of Political Engagement w/ Curtis ChangCultivating Healthy Methods of Political Engagement w/ Curtis Chang

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Christian Nationalism and Native Americans w/ Terry WildmanChristian Nationalism and Native Americans w/ Terry Wildman

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Extremism, Polarization, and Mending our Divisions w/ Napp NazworthExtremism, Polarization, and Mending our Divisions w/ Napp Nazworth