American boys and men are struggling. Journalist, pastor, and mom Angela Denker joins us to discuss her new book Disciples of White Jesus and the forces shaping the hearts, minds, and identities of young men in America today. From Christian nationalism to isolation and loneliness, Denker helps us trace both the radicalization and the redemption stories unfolding in churches, schools, and homes across the country.
About AngelaAngela Denker is a Lutheran pastor, journalist, and author of Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood and Red State Christians: Understanding the Voters Who Elected Donald Trump. With a unique voice at the intersection of faith, politics, and culture, Angela brings the heart of a pastor and the curiosity of a journalist to some of the most urgent issues facing American Christianity today. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, Sojourners, and The Atlantic, and she travels widely speaking to faith communities, educators, and leaders seeking to understand and heal the fractures in American life.