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Best pod
One of the most interesting and informative podcasts about the dangers Christian Nationalism poses to American democracy. A must listen for those who are concerned about that movement.

Love
I love this podcast. These guys are so smart and as an atheist it is interesting to hear what religious experts talking about the happenings of the week in such an interesting way.

SWAJ is the only Jesus for me!
Appreciate all the work you do!!!

As a recovering Catholic who grew up in east Texas
I love this pod. This last episode made me really wanna connect with my local Catholic workers, rare but wonderful folks. Great info, currently trying to go back and listen to all the episodes, I enjoy the perspective and relate to the content.

Timely show
This show helps explain so much of the phenomena that we observe today. Much of what I believed faith to be when I was younger has morphed into an authoritarian movement and quest for worldly power at all costs. This is a good starting point for understanding how we got here and what we can do about it. Thanks, Brad and Dan.

Banning gays and vermin
I loved this podcast and this episode thank you so much. So informative thanks Brad!

To the point
Important and clear explanation of what’s going on in religion and politics today

A Must Listen
SWAJ has been a breath of fresh air for me. I found them right after Trump was elected and needed to make sense of how and why this happened. But have stayed because all the conversations about “hot button” topics are so important and spot on.— not to mention, the deconstruction of my faith from growing up within evangelicalism/ fundamentalism has been painful, confusing and isolating at times- but the conversations in this podcast have given me a place to rest, so to speak, and helped me realize where religion, God and spirituality can still remain a part of my identity.

So helpful and informative!
I love this podcast! As a person with friends and loved ones in the evangelical world, I’ve found myself being gradually shut out of their lives simply because of not holding their same world views. One day we were good and then we weren’t. Since Trump came into the picture, I began to notice that not only do they no longer reach out to me, they also don’t respond to my efforts to have contact. It has been sad, hurtful, puzzling, and hard to understand. I’ve found this podcast to be so informative and helpful to better understand the evangelical lens on the world, to learn about the people and leaders and beliefs in this movement, and why and how they do what they do. It sheds a light on things that haven’t made sense to me before and somehow that helps. Thank you, thank you!

EXCELLENT!
Fantastic podcast. Learned about this via QAnon Anonymous Podcast & I’m beyond impressed. Now listening to the back catalogue, so much I’ve wished people would say for the longest time. Telling all my friends.

Amazing!
Onishi and Miller provide a deep dive into the theology of Christian Nationalism and its malign influence inside GOP politics and US international affairs. This neo-fascist movement is wrapped in a flag and carries a cross with deep connections to the Jan 6 insurrection. Don’t miss it!

Amazing!
Onishi and Miller provide a deep dive into the theology of Christian Nationalism and its malign influence inside GOP politics and US international affairs. This neo-fascist movement is wrapped in a flag and carries a cross with deep connections to the Jan 6 insurrection. Don’t miss it!

Intelligent Warnings on the Dangers of Christian Nationalism
Keep sounding the alarm on White Christian Nationalism and impending fascism. Please!!

Helping to understand cruel prejudices
Under the guise of a religion of a God of creation and love, people calling themselves Christian and preaching intolerance and hatred are taking over our civilization. Dan and Brad explain the why, the how, and talking to Uncle Ralph.

This podcast gives me hope
As someone who grew up in a fundamental Christian church and household, this podcast speaks the truth about the damage of religious fundamentalism not only on the psyche of people in the faith, but also how it has creeped into American politics.

This podcast gives me hope
As someone who grew up in a fundamental Christian church and household, this podcast speaks the truth about the damage of religious fundamentalism not only on the psyche of people in the faith, but also how it has creeped into American politics.

You’re correct
Does it feel like religion, specifically Christianity, is trying to take over our country? You are right. This podcast shows how and the words and methods they use. Plus ideas on how to protect our democracy and prevent a theocracy.

You’re correct
Does it feel like religion, specifically Christianity, is trying to take over our country? You are right. This podcast shows how and the words and methods they use. Plus ideas on how to protect our democracy and prevent a theocracy.

Charismatic Revivalist Fury
Mesmerizing and disturbing. Thoroughly researched and documented. Essential to understanding the largest segment of American Christianity (non-denominational) and a theology that demands the end of democracy. Outstanding series!

Most Informative
This is where I learn about the intersection between religion/theology and US politics. I have learned more from this podcast than I could have any other way. I am forever grateful to the hosts.

Intelligent Warnings on the Dangers of Christian Nationalism
I find your discussions very enlightening. Brad’s discussion today of “Parental Rights in Education” provided wonderful messaging that I can use in discussions with Christian parents to reframe their packaging of hate and bigotry into “parental rights.” Thank you so much for this episode.

Rainbow flag
It broke my heart to hear that the mother of 9 got killed because she supported LGBTQIA’s I just can not understand why people can’t mind their own business and let us live in peace 😢

Highly recommend
Well researched and informative. Host is intelligent, genuine, & concerned about the greater good while bringing truthful information to the forefront of major issues facing our country & society as a whole.

One of the best podcasts, bar none
A friend recommended the 5- part series on the New Apostolic Reformation. It’s been a long time since I listened to a podcast that combined nuanced reporting, superb storytelling, provocative questions, and history so seamlessly! I felt like I was in the hands of learned and compassionate professors who know that the point of learning is to foster empathy and change. The production quality is outstanding, so too is the writing. As a non-religious person, it was amazing to find a resource that provided enough context for a lay person without sacrificing depth and nuance.

Good Show, Important Message
As a former Christian, I really appreciate the substance of this podcast. The hosts’ critiques are spot-on as they shine a light on some of the most dangerous and damaging threads within American Christianity. My one critique is I wish the commentary was a bit more focused and quicker-paced. I often find myself having a hard time following the hosts’ conversations. Nevertheless, the show is incredibly valuable — I especially recommend it if you have recently left institutional religious practice or faith altogether.

Love love love this podcast!
I’ve been listening to this podcast since the early days. These guys are fantastic! They do their research, they touch on a variety of topics, they provide nuanced, highly informed and well supported viewpoints and commentary on highly controversial and difficult topics. They’ve guided many ex-vangelicals through difficult times these last few years. I really can’t say enough positive things. This is my go-to listen. I love this podcast and have been a dedicated fan for years. If you’re not listening to them every week…you should be!

Wildly helpful as I reflect on my own experiences
As someone who spent over two decades as a MilSpouse, worked in govt service and really invested in evangelicalism- so many of the episodes have given me questions and things to reflect on from my past. I really appreciate Brad, Dan, and their many guests for breaking things down in such a way that invites reflection in a balanced manner.

Great show!!
As a Buddhist who has read (what I thought was) a lot about Christian beliefs, I have long been confused by the many seeming contradictions displayed politically conservative Christians. Then came the Trump presidency, COVID, and January 6th... All those contradictions were magnified. Brad and Dan decode the tangle of contradictions and explain the historical developments that have resulted in the nationalistic tendencies in some of my fellow Americans that seek to erase me and so many others from this country.

Insightful, helpful, and timely
I recently discovered this podcast, and right away the title grabbed me. Daniel and Bradley speak eloquently, honestly, compassionately and truthfully about very difficult topics. As I’m sure any of us who grew up in the church can attest, it is … difficult, to say the least, navigating these current waters in the midst of and/or post-deconstruction. Wherever you find yourself in the midst of today’s current religious and political climate, this podcast is the best one I’ve found (after extensive research) for keeping up with political/religious happenings simultaneously. Both Bradley and Daniel are extremely knowledgable, and I appreciate the guests they have on as well. As someone who loves it when the hard topics are dug into and the gritty stuff isn’t shied away from, I deeply appreciate how all of these topics are discussed and have a ton of respect for the amount of work these guys do and how accessible they have made it to all. The empathy, care, intelligence, depth, kindness, and knowledge with which hard topics are handled is a point of light in what feel like dark times. Thank you, Bradley and Daniel, for your hard work, and for speaking on behalf of the disenfranchised of the religious, societal, political, and all varieties. Love your podcast and am enjoying sharing it with friends and family.

MUST listen!
As an evangelical Christian who is disappointed and disgusted with evangelical Christianity in recent years I appreciate this insightful and thoughtful podcast. Thank you so much!