Reviews - Page 6 | Straight White American Jesus

Great show

I recently found the podcast and enjoy every episode. I think you two strike a good tone. Sharing your knowledge of our current developing spiritual and religious expression in our culture and country in a non emotional, nonjudgmental informed way…and I love it.

Real mandorla
Jan. 29, 2022

Great Depth of knowledge into topics

Topics actually circle back and spiral to bring you deeper into the connective tissue of related stories, policies, and ideologies. I like the supporting context behind current event topics. I’m 10 episodes back from current and was hooked after about 3.

Tango2SNFU
Jan. 16, 2022

Connecting dots

This podcast helps make sense of a lot of things, and establishes connections that often go unnoticed. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve said “No (freaking) wonder!” or “How the heck did I not see this?!” as I’ve listened. Fascinating, thorough, and timely, I learn something new every episode.

Aliegrace0319
Jan. 8, 2022

I wish I could get everyone to listen to this

Absolutely amazing in every way. Always covers exactly what needs to be said and explains it so well. Great guests. Great insights. So happy I found this.

MNClements925
Jan. 5, 2022

I’m going to listen to more

I’ve had the chance to listen to a couple episodes of this podcast now and I’m really intrigued to learn more!

DSH Nathan
Dec. 30, 2021

So helpful

Listening through the Mild at Heart series has been so helpful for me. Most specifically Brad’s repeated promise that we are not alone! I am one of those men that tends to minimize my experience growing up in fundamentalism. I started going to therapy for other reasons and am constantly discovering ways that my childhood in evangelicalism continues to influence my relationships with my spouse, others, and the divine. Thank you Brad and Dan for addressing these topics. I also thoroughly enjoy the interviews and riffs you guys go off on. This is always the first podcast I put on as soon as a new episode drops. Thanks for all the hard work!

argh_letmesendthereview
Dec. 24, 2021

I’m Not Alone!

I didn’t know the name for what I was going through; I just knew everyone that “shunned” me and shook their heads at how I’d “lost my faith” were wrong. The isolation was close to unbearable. I lost the ministry of which I was the founder and I can’t sit in a church here because I can’t ignore what I see as blatant indoctrination. This podcast is so important because it puts a name to what happens when we seek truth. I’m still a Jesus person and these days living out the fact that my faith doesn’t fall apart at the onset of questions and reasoning. That you so much for this podcast !!!

idrathernotsa
Dec. 22, 2021

Hitting the nail on the head

This podcast addresses subjects I have been thinking about my entire life. From a childhood of evangelicalism, to study at a well known Bible college, and ultimately the deconstruction of my faith as an adult, I have found these conversations to be insightful and valuable while continuing to think about the role of American evangelicalism on my life, it’s role in the lives of those around me and society at large.

Craig Hahnlen
Dec. 19, 2021

Like Whoah!

As someone who grew up in conservative, religious Texas, this podcast has helped me feel like I’m not alone in all the things I struggled with growing up and even as an adult. The Mild at Heart Series - incredible!

Lyndsi_in_Italy
Dec. 18, 2021

Amazing show

Love this. I grew up Pentecostal and turned out trans. So much of what is talked about here affected me in all the worst ways. It’s comforting to listen to someone who sees so many of the same issues I did growing up.

mhale85
Dec. 17, 2021

Thoroughly researched & handled with care

This show was one of the first podcasts I found along my deconstruction journey. I very much appreciate the blend of researched doctrine, theology and religion with personal experience the hosts and their guests bring to the conversation. I find great value in the historical perspective spoken to and while I also enjoy some other deconstruction resources for their personal accounts, this show layers in so much depth and education that I find myself learning new things and affirming my own stance on faith ( or lack there of) with copious resources at my aide. Bravo

grace32
Dec. 16, 2021

Excellent podcast

I listen to every episode. Very informative.

janashellbug
Dec. 11, 2021

Great show!

I love this show, it helps me keep up with the alt-right, and know what terrible stuff they are up to, along with the myths they tell themselves.

Wanger Hilton
Dec. 6, 2021

Essential guide to the extremist white Christian threat to our democracy

Have learned so much about the white male ChristoFascist threat to our democracy - since the founding fathers through the Civil War, Jim Crow and accelerated since Brown v Board and then Reagan. We are in a fight for our survival.

EHA2
Nov. 10, 2021

Good work

Nice podcast. Could you guys stop saying “sort of” and “kind of” all the time? Was the violence on 6 January really “sort of reprehensible?” I personally find it reprehensible—no qualifier needed. Lots of other instances of the same. But good work—I realize how hard this must be! Congrats!

Syntax Babe
Oct. 30, 2021

Unbelievably enlightening

The best podcast I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. Humbling, as Jesus really was.

Kafkasdrag
Oct. 22, 2021

My Favorite Podcast

I can’t say enough good things about this podcast. It is refreshing to hear Dan and Brad articulate everything I’m feeling and back it all up with tons of education and research. It is also reassuring to hear perspectives that are more in alignment with mine. When some of the people closest to me have completely opposing views, it can feel like we’re living in alternate realities. It can be very disheartening and isolating. So, thank you Dan and Brad!! You are doing such amazing work!!!

Hsoeorndjek
Sept. 25, 2021

Great Topics, Enlightening Discussions

I love this podcast so much, I have shared so many episodes with friends! I love all the thought and research put into the show, as well as incredible guests <3

izharris2001
Aug. 31, 2021

Fantastic

This show is so well done and so important!

1234.5678
Aug. 24, 2021

Straight White American Jesus

Great podcast!! Love there subject material!!!

Old dish
July 30, 2021

Each episode clears rubble from the discourse of the right

I’m okay eager to listen to the depth and seriousness of religious review by this duo showing how the right often gives a sloppy revision of Christianity, nationalism, and sexual claims. Scholarly without seeming as though I’m back in class.

Recycled grandma
July 24, 2021

A great resource for EXvangelicals

This podcast has helped me better understand my experience growing up in the evangelical church, leaving it, and watching many friends and their parents subscribe to Christian Nationalism, join Godspeak, and becoming completely brainwashed by Rob McCoy. I still maintain my belief in a higher power but I am shocked at what modern Christianity has manifested into, and SWAJ has provided fantastic academic insight into this perversion of Jesus’s core message. Keep up the good work Brad and Dan!!!

Private Mullet
June 26, 2021

In love!

I am so glad I found this podcast. Wonderful insight!

Lydia12637
June 11, 2021

Thank you

This podcast is helping me think through why I felt I had to leave my evangelical church. Leaving felt like a bad breakup and these talks are giving me some balance and forgiveness toward myself. Grateful.

acknowledger
June 6, 2021

Helpful podcast

As someone raised in the evangelical church in the United States, I had a long bumpy road trying to navigate the quirks and foibles in the faith community. Bradley does a great job here unpacking a lot of difficult concepts and dynamics. Even if you disagree with him I think it’s worth a listen to better understand what’s going on in the north American church

JasonArnoldWyo
May 14, 2021

Excellent and Informative

This podcast has become a can’t-miss part of my week. I so appreciate Brad and Dan’s perspective. I’m one of the many Exvangelicals whose world was turned upside down by the election of Trump. Suddenly, I’m seeing the country through a completely new lens. I see the bigotry and nationalism and racism and misogyny- it’s overwhelming. That’s why it’s so invaluable to find resources that can help connect the dots for me. Thank you!

kizbrandon
May 14, 2021

Thought Provoking Podcast

Highly intelligent and relevant podcast for what is going on today within the evangelical Christian church and politics. Dan & Brad are well read and educated, and explain their viewpoints well. Even if you don’t agree or like what they are saying, I encourage you to give them a listen with an open mind. They have really encouraged me to re-evaluate things that I was taught. Keep up the good work guys!

Chasec16
May 12, 2021

This podcast is the truth...

This is one of the most intelligent podcast on the “airways” today! I listen every week and appreciate the expertise of the hosts. Keep up the great work!

ac deved
May 10, 2021

Outstanding

A relevant, urgent, important podcast. Highly recommended.

College Prof in GA
May 8, 2021

So Intelligent, SUCH Needed Perspectives

Thank you for this podcast. Thank you everyone who contributes to it.

♥️just me♥️
May 7, 2021