Reviews

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!

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.

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.

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 😢

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

I love hearing these two men talk about debunking the code behind the message.

Love the show! Friday Roundup has become a must listen event.

Thank you

As an ex-evangelical de-converting from a fundamentalist view of the Bible and the world, this show helped me put some of my thoughts and feelings into words. One thing I particularly like about the podcast is the inclusion of many beliefs in their discussions. While my alt-right conservative family sees this as an afront to everything they believe, I’m able to share the podcast with my more liberal but still very Christian side of the family who agree that the Jesus of the Bible has been cooped into political weapon to push bigoted ideology. Thank you Dan and Brad for the great content, you’ve inspired my brother and I to start our own podcast.

I love this podcast so much- can’t hardly wait for the three times a week it comes out. Even as intense and heavy as it is. I came of age during the 80’s when all this Christian nationalism started getting popular.

Awesome human beings doing us all a very important service.

This is truly an invaluable podcast. Real talk about real issues. Dan and Brad are truly knowledgeable and their sense of humor always makes some of the heavy topics lighter as are their “hope topic” endings. I enjoyed their insightful and thought provoking books and look forward to checking out their YouTube programming. Keep on keeping on gentlemen!

I’ve learned so much about Christian Nationalism. I appreciate how thoughtful and informed Brad and Dan are two are. I recommend the show to many

I have always paid attention to how religious zealots have tried to wrestle the reigns of society away from rational people. Now that they are succeeding, we need a show like Straight, White American Jesus to give us the scoop on how insidious right wing nutballery has become, and how to fight back.

To see how religion, race, and politics, listen to this deep dive podcast.

I’ve listened to every episode for several years. It’s the one podcast I will always catch up on and not miss. Brad and Dan do a great job of incorporating weekly current events into their show in addition to important work of scholars, historians, writers and other experts. I have learned so much from all of the perspectives given on the show.

…without the exams. Always a great discourse about Christian nationalism and right wing politics by two well-informed profs.