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Very Informative
Excellently researched, well prepared, and nicely delivered information on some of the most pressing issues of our time
SWAJ
So much I used to stand against that I am know open to. Grateful for these hosts and what they have to say. Always agree? Maybe not - but always encouraged to think! Go back and listen to past episodes like the Monster series. So very good.
One of my favorite podcasts
These guys do a great job of summarizing current events — and in particular, the threat of Christian nationalism — from the perspective of ex-pastors in evangelical churches. And they do great interviews too.
Truthful and Thought-provoking
Found this podcast recently. As an evangelical Christian, it shakes me up and helps me reevaluate who I am and what I am doing. It helps me break out of the religious rut.
Good conversation
It’s important work to monitor the religious influence on politics and these guys do it great. Good recap of current and developing stories and great commentary.
Informative and thought provoking
This podcast is for people who want to learn how Christianity has taken a turn away from the teachings of Jesus, and has turned into a political movement to force their views on all of us.
Pulls the wool from your eyes
Thank you for your insight and historic perspectives of Christianity in America with your look behind the white washed facades of evangelicalism.
A weekly must listen
I have been a faithful listener for about a year now. They never disappoint. I love their take on news and current events.
Straight white American Jesus
In my top 3 pods! And your book was excellent Brad.
Timely & important
This podcast dives deep into the complicated, often opaque world of the Christian right. The hosts are tackling reporting not covered enough by major news outlets. If you grew up in church or you have people in your life who are conservative/religious, or you’re simply baffled by the MAGA crowd, this podcast is for you.
Matthew Taylor & NAR
While I love all the SWAJ podcasts, Dr. Taylor’s narrative about NAR is phenomenally engaging and compelling. He painted such a clear and terrifying picture of NAR that I could only listen to the series over several weeks. Too intense to absorb all at once. You’ve done a great service to the country by helping us understand another piece of the puzzle behind the cause of the 1/6 insurrection.
Great show
This is an important show with fantastic content. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand what is happening within the American religious right and American Christian nationalism. Highly insightful commentary from two people who lived within that sphere, saw its problems and are now working to inform. Keep it up guys!
First time listener, and impressed!
I found this first episode I have listened to interesting, informative, thoughtful, levelheaded, and thought-provoking. My only complaint is that the last 5 or 10 minutes got cut off and then an earlier portion was repeated. Thanks for your important service to the nation!
This NEEDS to be in your pod lineup. FANTASTIC
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ How did I go through life without listening before? Objective, excellent questions and a variety of guests, topic selection is on point— the only reason this independent pod doesn’t have 5 stars is a collection of trolls simping for their persecution fetish. They do say snowflakes come in alllll shapes and sizes 👀👀 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Going to donate for each troll ⭐️ review I see; thanks for helping support a phenomenal pod! Keep it up, hosts!
Freakin love these guys
They’re smart, quick, and clear. Engaging to-the-moment news, they’re a good duo dynamic and solid interactions with research and the idea-praxis connection. Follow now.
A must-listen episode
Concise & important explanation of the creation of whiteness. Bravo!
Important in today’s climate
Equal parts terrifying and informative. Watching your government, judicial system, and local school boards be overrun by Christofascists is deeply unsettling. Thank you for shedding light on this existential threat.
Amazing Resource!
Brad and Dan are rigorous academic researchers who are also extremely thoughtful. Listening to this podcast is both grounding and inspirational. Thank you.
Understanding America
There are many anti-democratic forces that have been central to my country throughout our history that I was mostly unaware of until recently. This podcast is a vital resource for correcting those blind spots, understanding how we find ourselves teetering on the brink of fascism, and hopefully to help fight the fascists rising in influence and power with each passing day. Please keep it up!
Inspiring
I so appreciate these religious scholars sharing their perspectives from the inside, exposing the current march toward a White Christian Nationalist America. The suggestion of an intentional campaign across all progressive media to highlight Free Speech in the First Amendment is genius. What can we do to actually get money and smart marketers behind this effort.
Makes me think!
Appreciate that they bring it all to the table and make me question some long held practices.
Truly Christianity for our era😇👍
This is a breath fresh air. So tired of having my Faith defined by a minority radical right. If Jesus had a flag it would have been a rainbow. Dedicated listener. -Bill W. Spartanburg, SC
Seriously my favorite podcast
I listen to this five days a week, while I’m at work. As an Ex-Christian, I love that they’re always willing to call out the atrocities that others have done in the name of their version of Christianity. They have opened my view of things that I used to take part in, specifically purity culture, and how damaging it truly is, and how it ties in with white supremacy. This is my number one favorite podcast.
Important work!
Brad and Dan keep pumping out such important projects that help us understand the insidious nature of white Christian nationalism. This patriotic show inspires me to engage in activism and do my part to uphold our democratic principles.