Reviews

Very healing and informative

I grew up in high demand religion, and it has taken 30 years to untangle my brain from the confusion in the trauma of it, this podcast really helps. It took finding this podcast for me to realize that my family were Christian nationalist.

Candy Queen😘
April 28, 2025

A peek through the window as a religious outsider, but also a bit repetitive

This show is great! I was raised Pagan and am now Buddhist, so I have almost zero relevant cultural context (although I have read the Bible and been to church because… I’m also a nerd). I picked up this show because of “the Trump thing”, I’ve been very curious about what’s going on “over there” in Evangelical world that makes this all make sense. That said, the more I listen, the more listening feels very much like “staring into the void.” It’s dark, and does not help me feel like there’s anything I can do to help solve the cultural divide. It also feels more and more like the hosts are saying “here is my opinion. How do you agree with me?” Rather than actually interviewing guests. Maybe expecting a journalistic approach is a bit of a high expectation of a podcast, but hearing something different than the same two peoples’ opinions on repeat is what makes me want to listen more. And I strongly dislike the way they suggest that a subscription costs “less than the latte you bought on the way to work.” I make my own coffee every single morning because I’m broke. I do not have latte money to spare. I’m sure I’m not alone.

This Way And That
April 26, 2025

A peek through the window as a religious outsider, but also a bit repetitive

This show is great! I was raised Pagan and am now Buddhist, so I have almost zero relevant cultural context (although I have read the Bible and been to church because… I’m also a nerd). I picked up this show because of “the Trump thing”, I’ve been very curious about what’s going on “over there” in Evangelical world that makes this all make sense. That said, the more I listen, the more listening feels very much like “staring into the void.” It’s dark, and does not help me feel like there’s anything I can do to help solve the cultural divide. It also feels more and more like the hosts are saying “here is my opinion. How do you agree with me?” Rather than actually interviewing guests. Maybe expecting a journalistic approach is a bit of a high expectation of a podcast, but hearing something different than the same two peoples’ opinions on repeat is what makes me want to listen more. And I strongly dislike the way they suggest that a subscription costs “less than the latte you bought on the way to work.” I make my own coffee every single morning because I’m broke. I do not have latte money to spare. I’m sure I’m not alone.

This Way And That
April 26, 2025

Love & learn

I love this show so much & have learned so much from both Dan & Brad. Their podcaster styles are very different and the dynamic they create is thoroughly engaging, as each of them also are when they host individually. Despite analysis of current events that is often dire (how could it not be?), they leave us with Reasons for Hope that end the show on an affirming note. Thanks, guys! Keep up the great work.❤️

curiouscrow
March 11, 2025

Well done today

This was very spot on. There are so many scriptures and stories in the Bible that don’t seem to support one’s idea of “goodness,” and for me it became difficult, then impossible to make the puzzle pieces fit together. I stopped teaching Sunday school and stepped away from organized Christian religious practices for many years. I look forward to your future insights on this topic. Thank you from NC

ElizaCost
Feb. 19, 2025

SWAJ

I have listened for a few years now and understand the need to grow and expand. I’d love it if you dropped the half episodes though. I’m not planning to subscribe and find the commercialized content to be enough and the half episodes to be off putting. Playing what you can in full is fine and leave out the rest.

craigspofford
Feb. 11, 2025

Such a great podcast-informative and hopeful

I aways look forward to Brad and Dan’s conversations.

ferrarifamily
Jan. 12, 2025

Expectations blown away

Amazing discussion and insight on American politics and religion in America. Highly recommended

GrandpaSauce
Jan. 10, 2025

Love

One of my favorite podcasts. I listen every week! It is very informative and well thought out. I would highly recommend!

Berkeleynicole
Jan. 8, 2025

Thoughtful discussion and great guests

I’ve been listening now for months and decided to subscribe to support the podcast. Really appreciate the thoughtful informed discussions and focus on unmasking roots of white Christian nationalism in our political system as well as the connections with people and organizations that I didn’t know about. I feel a lot better informed and aware.

Kbk87
Jan. 7, 2025

OOAK Christian-nationalist analysis

Up-to-date, scholarly reporting and analysis about Christian Nationalism with a special focus on its current rise in power in US Politics. Essential Listening!

FloraSara
Jan. 6, 2025

Great pod

By far my favorite podcast out there! So grateful for all of the amazing coverage.

nocopk
Jan. 6, 2025

Interesting and Thoughtful

I have been listening to SWAJ for a while now as a paid subscriber. Brad and Dan bring a scholar’s mind to the ways right wing Christian movements are shaping culture, media and politics in ways not seen before. They do this while being really engaging and always interesting. This is essential listening if you want to understand the power and influence of Christianity in America. I truly appreciate and love what they do.

DC_Christine
Jan. 3, 2025

Empathetic and Informative discussion of Religion and Politics

I love this podcast. I learn so much especially from the It’s in the Code and Weekly Roundup series’s - they help me understand my past and present, respectively!

Sky777Guy
Dec. 28, 2024

Great pod!

Great podcast! The perspective from two ex-evangelicals on what is going on with the intersection of religion and politics is incredibly eye opening and informative. I appreciate all of the work you do to get this information out to the public!

KtJ000123
Dec. 28, 2024

Brad explains Glory Alleluia

Trump with status of the divine. ‘Going to be a soldier of the army of the lord.”

Recycled grandma
Nov. 9, 2024

What have they done to Jesus?

Brad and Don explain how fundamental churches have twisted an anti-Christ theology in the name of Christ.

Recycled grandma
Oct. 19, 2024

Love this podcast!

I love this podcast, it helps me stay informed and feel less crazy as someone who was raised fundamentalist and sees what’s happening. One request: please reconsider your partnership with Better Help. They are a highly unethical company who have many sketchy business practices, including selling customer information. As a mental health professional who wants everyone to have access to good mental healthcare, it pains me to still see so many people taking ads for Better Help.

Mander Pandee
Oct. 14, 2024

Unbelievable

It’s unbelievable the mind bending the right is doing without batting an eye 😠

Stable genie
Sept. 29, 2024

Inside information

This podcast helps me understand why the Christians think they’re so right while being so wrong about so many things

ElectraShellGame
Sept. 24, 2024

Love this show!

As a atheist in northern Indiana life gets more than a little lonely at times so this podcast is a welcome couple minutes of sanity and more importantly… truth. Thank you guys.

hugggggggggyyyyy
Sept. 21, 2024

Love this podcast!

As an atheist and someone who feels my freedom FROM religion is under pressure, I’m glad I found this podcast. Knowledgeable hosts, with more biblical background than I have, discussing today’s political landscape + Christian nationalism. No hyperbole but thoughtful examination.

sassy4473
Sept. 4, 2024

Excellent podcast

So thankful for this podcast! I’m a Christian, and appalled by many of my friends’ political views. Many others have given similar review. Read theirs, I agree.

Pdc92729
Aug. 21, 2024

Thank you for speaking the truth!

I’m a 75-year-old woman who listens to your podcast religiously. Dad was a dedicated Christian minister with a childlike faith. Mom had a Master’s degree in theology and fought for women’s rights. They taught and showed me how to be a disciple of Jesus, loving others as I love myself, treating others with dignity and respect, giving to others with money and time, being tolerant of others with a willingness to listen and learn, praying for opportunities to serve others, and being filled with an overwhelming attitude of gratitude for all my many blessings. Mom often said, “God is love. Love one another.” Thank you for keeping me informed and for giving me hope!

kd^
Aug. 12, 2024

The MOST informative Podcast I have found!

One of the FEW podcasts I’ve found that seems to understand the whole picture, and presented in a thoughtful manner without any foul language! Thankyou for the meaningful work you do and your careful scholarship! Addition: Why are you putting out podcasts that are exact repeats of a previous podcast? It’s a waste of listeners time!!

Enid71
Aug. 5, 2024

There are no “rust” states

Thank you for your podcast. Please do not use the phrase “rust belt” to refer to the beautiful states in the eastern I80 corridor. The phrase feels very pejorative and disrespectful to this (an other) proud residents of this part of the country. “Industrial Midwest” would be an acceptable alternative. Thank you.

EnglishSavage
July 28, 2024

DEI

Re: Episode 107 -- The MAGA Republicans are opposed to all DEI, but isn't Dei a Latin term for God, as in Opus Dei? (A very conservative Catholic group with which Kevin Roberts, Leonard Leo, and J. D. Vance are all affiliated)

Ed from Juneau
July 27, 2024

Extremely insightful

This podcast is research-backed and presents a critical take on the alarming rise of Christian nationalism in this country. The hosts have their finger on the pulse of American politics and the intrusion of extreme Christian nationalist views into our laws and schools. And everyone, be aware the name is meant to be deeply IRONIC. I’m seeing a lot of people on social media not getting that….😬🙄

Cynthiafirstofhername
July 24, 2024

Brainwashed

I fear for society because people are easily brainwashed 😵‍💫

Stable genie
July 20, 2024

Curious…

…what recent actions of SCOTUS give you the hope you have???

80221
July 7, 2024