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Life changing!!!
I’m so incredibly thankful for straight white American Jesus!! I’ve already been on the journey for the last 10 years or so trying to understand the history of Christianity as well as conservative evangelicals... which is how I was raised... all of the information and resources they give and all of the historical evidence has been so incredibly helpful on my journey!! I so appreciate the they’re both professors and they have a very evidence-based and backed way of approaching our history especially in the recent history of the far right movement. I have been meaning to review them for months, but I can’t even put everything in to a review that could express how thankful I am for this podcast!! I feel like all white evangelicals need to listen to especially the orange wave series!! It really changed my life. It was like I got to the end of the Truman show and there was the door I felt so much hope but also it was shocking and Scary...
Heavenly!
I don’t know how I didn’t come by your podcast before I did, and what a surprise when I did. Keep up the good fight and keep saying it like it is. People need to hear it the way it is, and you guys are great at saying it like it is!
Perceptive,unique, and empathetic
I found this podcast quite awhile ago and it has a very unique vantage point into the intersection of—the evangelical movement, Christian nationalism, white supremacy, racism, and the rich, white men with an anti-democratic agenda who just want money and power but since that doesn’t result in votes, use racism and hot button issues to distract and anger the other groups listed to vote against both their self-interest and the basic tenets of Christianity. Perfect for people thinking of leaving the evangelical church, those who have left and those, like me, that never were in it but appreciate the former insider look into the belly of the beast (it ain’t pretty). Don’t be fooled by reviews posted by trolls scared of the truth about the evangelical house of cards. Great podcast.
If you’re interested in American evangelicalism, this podcast is a must-listen!
Brad and Daniel never fail to provide engaging, thoughtful analysis of the rotten state of American evangelicalism. Discovering that a new episode has been released is a highlight of my day. Two or three times a week my commute becomes a college lecture. Topics that I’ve learned more about include the intersection of evangelicalism with white nationalism, LGBTQ+ discrimination, and American history. I so appreciate the work Brad and Daniel are doing and I look forward to many more years of this podcast.
I love this podcast!!
it is extremely educational and helpful to understand how conservative white evangelicalism has shaped the current political environment in the US. I have learned so much from Dan and Brad - thank you guys for all you do!
Good show on Christian Nationalism
This is a thoughtful podcast tracing Christian Nationalism. I’m a professing Christian and find their historical view interesting and their critique generally astute. It’s got a very politically left bent. Incidentally, I share some of the experience of Prof. Bradley Onishi, being of mixed race myself and descended in part from Orange County white conservative Christians. Appreciate hearing from these guys even if I don’t agree with all they say (of course). Good show.
Captivating & Well Researched Podcast
Bradley and Dan offer thought provoking and timely commentary on current religious and social themes with unparalleled perspective.
This show is podcastic!
Love this show. Great to hear this perspective in our current social climate. Give it a listen!
Excellent Podcast
These are the religious study professor voices that I wish I had in college! Thank you for this incredible, challenging, academic podcast, Brad and Dan. Your voices have been a lifeline to me and others that I know this past year. As a Covid-ICU nurse and now a public health nurse, I have been completely ostracized by the evangelical church and many in my family. It has led me to a fill embrace of my deconstruction, and you both continue give me hope and are a reasonable voice in the chaos of wading through evangelical/Christian nationalist “American” religion. Please keep up the good work. Your voices are being listened to!
Excellent insight and critique
Guest interviews are always a highlight, but the hosts are always on point as well.
Factual
Go through the history books this podcast speaks truth
Great insight
Smartly shows the connections between white evangelicalism and current events in American culture and politics.
Gives me insight into conservative thinking and behavior
This podcast has truly helped me understand politics in the Trump era into the present. I have learned so much from the inside perspectives of Brad Onishi and Dan Miller, but the one topic that really clicked was the Lost Cause of the Confederacy and how the same method is being applied to the 2020 election. The podcast guests are experts on relevant topics, and they provide insight complementary to that of Brad and Dan. It sounds dry but it isn’t! I’m always excited to see a new episode in my podcast queue.
Brilliant, spot on, always educational
My new favorite podcasts. Hosts are so well educated, articulate, and informative. Highly recommend!
A mind-blowing podcast
Seriously the most paradigm-shifting podcast I’ve listened to. Fantastic and so important.
Help in understanding
This podcast has opened my eyes and helped me to understand differences. It has helped me to give grace to others whose views are confusing to me.
Fascinating Persepective
I’ve been listening to this show since the 2nd season. As a former religious studies student, it’s such a worthwhile discussion about the religious experience in American life, and on how it impacts our society. I’ve also found several new books from it! Thanks to Dan and Brad!
Love these guys
Very thankful I found this podcast. They’re not afraid of taking on hot button issues and always handle themselves with class. Keep up the good work.
Courageous, illuminating commentary
A must-listen-to podcast for any thoughtful person interested in understanding how Christian Evangelicals seek to systematically foist their religious & political agenda upon American society.
Smart and informative!
I actually listen to this podcast and appreciate the all the thought and commentary you all bring.
Addictive
Really incredible insights into the American political landscape. Worth binging the back catalogue, which is rare for a podcast with so many episodes.
Lee F
Smart, current, historically sound; every episode is relevant to what is unfolding now. Hosts respectfully and accurately hold American religious hypocrisy’s feet to the fire. Highly recommend.
Love
Absolutely love and appreciate this podcast!
My Favorite Podcast
I LOVE Straight White American Jesus, and I say that as a former evangelical. But I’m not referring to the man himself, but this podcast. It’s just the best! Bradley Onishi and Dan Miller have created a fantastic podcast that has been churning out genius episode after genius episode. And their way of presenting each episode is engaging and full of wonderful insights. There really isn’t a better podcast. If you’re just starting out, I might recommend “The Orange Wave” series, a 10-part series that details the rise of evangelicalism in Orange County, CA in the 20th Century. I was introduced to SWAJ around the middle of 2020 when Trumpism was at its most outrageous leading up to the 2020 election. One thing that has been amazing to me is how this podcast about Evangelicals is so closely tied to American politics writ large. I can’t recommend it more highly, it’s great! Give them all a listen.