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IF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth, Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAYEP 151 \ How To Respond When Your Medical Decisions For Your Child Lead To A CPS Referral: An Interview with Bradley Pierce, JD of Heritage DefenseSHOW NOTES:
If you have ever worried that your medical choices for your children might end up getting a CPS or DCS referral, today's episode is for you. I'm talking to Bradley Pierce from Heritage Defense about what you should do if CPS shows up on your doorstep.
Learn more about Heritage Defense at heritagedefense.org
This is the newly rebranded podcast, formerly known as "Your Birth, God's Way". If you are pregnant, please look back on your podcast app for over 140 episodes dealing exclusively with pregnancy topics!
Helpful L...2025-07-0842 minIF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth, Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAYEP 151 \ How To Respond When Your Medical Decisions For Your Child Lead To A CPS Referral: An Interview with Bradley Pierce, JD of Heritage DefenseSHOW NOTES:
If you have ever worried that your medical choices for your children might end up getting a CPS or DCS referral, today's episode is for you. I'm talking to Bradley Pierce from Heritage Defense about what you should do if CPS shows up on your doorstep.
Learn more about Heritage Defense at heritagedefense.org
This is the newly rebranded podcast, formerly known as "Your Birth, God's Way". If you are pregnant, please look back on your podcast app for over 140 episodes dealing exclusively with pregnancy topics!
Helpful L...2025-07-0842 min
Home Equity SecretsMastering Asset Protection: Legal Strategies for Real Estate Investors with Brian Bradley - EP 28In this episode of Home Equity Secret, Carl Christian sits down with Brian Bradley to discuss vital strategies for protecting assets in real estate and business. They explore the use of LLCs, trusts, and other legal tools that help safeguard wealth from lawsuits, market volatility, and unforeseen circumstances. Brian also shares his personal philosophy on business, including why giving more leads to greater success and how to move from education to action in life and business.🎧 Hosted by: Carl Christian 🎙 Guest: Brian BradleyBrian Bradley is a seasoned attorney and founder of BTB Legal...2025-06-2040 min
Grace Upon GraceChristian Liberty, Church Life, and the Joy of Knowing God with Jason AlligoodIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Jason Alligood about the value of studying theology both in the academy and for the church. We aim to show how theology is the life-giving discipline of knowing God that equips the church for faithful Christian living. We also discuss Christian liberty, how those in the church can disagree well, and the importance of theological retrieval for the health of the church.Click here to watch the video version!Jason Alligood is an assistant professor of theology at Cedarville University and an adjunct professor at Midwestern...2025-05-231h 14Ministry MindedChristian Liberty, Church Life, and the Joy of Knowing God with Jason AlligoodIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Jason Alligood about the value of studying theology both in the academy and for the church. We aim to show how theology is the life-giving discipline of knowing God that equips the church for faithful Christian living. We also discuss Christian liberty, how those in the church can disagree well, and the importance of theological retrieval for the health of the church.Click here to watch the video version!Jason Alligood is an assistant professor of theology at Cedarville University and an adjunct professor at Midwestern...2025-05-231h 14
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusChristian Nationalists, Networked Cities, and Reverse Diaspora + The FSU Shooter's White Christian NationalismSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 800-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Brad discusses the current trends in Christian nationalism with Kiera Butler of Mother Jones. They talk about Andrew Isker and C.Jay Engel's plans to build a Christian nationalist society in Tennessee, funded by venture capitalists. Isker's antisemitic and anti-Civil Rights Act views are highlighted as they explore the similarities between these Christian enclaves and tech-driven network cities. The discussion includes the impact of...2025-04-2143 minStraight White American JesusChristian Nationalists, Networked Cities, and Reverse Diaspora + The FSU Shooter's White Christian NationalismSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 800-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Brad discusses the current trends in Christian nationalism with Kiera Butler of Mother Jones. They talk about Andrew Isker and C.Jay Engel's plans to build a Christian nationalist society in Tennessee, funded by venture capitalists. Isker's antisemitic and anti-Civil Rights Act views are highlighted as they explore the similarities between these Christian enclaves and tech-driven network cities. The discussion includes the impact of...2025-04-2143 min
Freestyle TheologyLet's Talk About: Christian SupremacyWhat do you think? Text me and let me know!Church historian Bradley Melle chats with Rev. Joash Thomas about Christian supremacy, colonialism, and trauma in the church. Brad and Joash dive into how Christianity's history—from Constantine to today's Christian nationalism—has often prioritized power, dominance, and control, leading to deep historical wounds and ongoing struggles.Drawing from personal experiences, historical examples, and current events, they unpack how beliefs in Christian supremacy have shaped global Christianity, suppressed spiritual diversity, and contributed to injustice worldwide. They explore stories of colonial missions in India, Christianity's troubling alli...2025-04-0455 min
Called to Love: An Adoption Podcast for Christian Parents - Christian Adoption, Trauma and Healing, Foster Care, Parenting Adopted ChildrenThe Truth About Abortion in 2025 and What Christians Can Do About It With Bradley PierceWelcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this powerful episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Bradley Pierce, attorney and co-founder of Abolish Abortion Texas, to discuss the church’s role in addressing the issue of abortion. We explore the challenges faced by pro-life advocates, the importance of equal protection legislation, and how the body of Christ can truly step up to make a difference for the unborn.Bradley unpacks the resistance to equal protection laws, even within pro-life circles, and shares insights from his experience drafting and advocating for abolitionist legislation acr...2025-01-1438 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusStrategies for Combating Christian Nationalism w/ Amanda TylerSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 700-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Brad speaks with Amanda Tyler, head of the Baptist Joint Committee and organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism. They discuss Amanda's new book, 'How to End Christian Nationalism,' and explore effective strategies for fighting Christian nationalism, focusing on local involvement and long-term commitment. Amanda shares her journey, the importance of separating church and state, and the damaging impacts of Christian nationalism on democracy and faith. The...2024-11-2536 minStraight White American JesusStrategies for Combating Christian Nationalism w/ Amanda TylerSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 700-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Brad speaks with Amanda Tyler, head of the Baptist Joint Committee and organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism. They discuss Amanda's new book, 'How to End Christian Nationalism,' and explore effective strategies for fighting Christian nationalism, focusing on local involvement and long-term commitment. Amanda shares her journey, the importance of separating church and state, and the damaging impacts of Christian nationalism on democracy and faith. The...2024-11-2536 min
Straight White American JesusSpecial Episode: The Colonized God: Reflections on Christian Nationalism and Jesus by Dr. Matthew TaylorSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/In this special episode, Brad introduces an audio essay by Matt Taylor titled 'The Colonized God.' Taylor, known for his work on the New Apostolic Reformation, explores the complex relationship between Christians who are not Christian nationalists and Christian supremacists, who use Christianity to gain power and marginalize others. The essay delves into how different interpretations of Jesus' teachings can divide communities and the impact of...2024-07-1637 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusSpecial Episode: The Colonized God: Reflections on Christian Nationalism and Jesus by Dr. Matthew TaylorSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/In this special episode, Brad introduces an audio essay by Matt Taylor titled 'The Colonized God.' Taylor, known for his work on the New Apostolic Reformation, explores the complex relationship between Christians who are not Christian nationalists and Christian supremacists, who use Christianity to gain power and marginalize others. The essay delves into how different interpretations of Jesus' teachings can divide communities and the impact of...2024-07-1637 min
Straight White American JesusMini-Episode: How Christian Nationalists Will Interpret the Attempted Assassination of TrumpBrad delivers a mini episode analyzing how Christian nationalists are likely to interpret the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. He emphasizes his condemnation of political violence and its anti-democratic nature. Brad references Lauren Kirby's book 'Saving History,' explaining that white Christian nationalists see themselves either as founders or victims. Trump's assassination attempt reinforces their view of him as a victim under attack, legitimizing their call for retribution. He also cites Gorski and Perry's 'The Flag and the Cross,' discussing the idea that white Christian nationalists feel entitled to use violence to impose their vision of America. Brad...2024-07-1612 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusMini-Episode: How Christian Nationalists Will Interpret the Attempted Assassination of TrumpBrad delivers a mini episode analyzing how Christian nationalists are likely to interpret the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. He emphasizes his condemnation of political violence and its anti-democratic nature. Brad references Lauren Kirby's book 'Saving History,' explaining that white Christian nationalists see themselves either as founders or victims. Trump's assassination attempt reinforces their view of him as a victim under attack, legitimizing their call for retribution. He also cites Gorski and Perry's 'The Flag and the Cross,' discussing the idea that white Christian nationalists feel entitled to use violence to impose their vision of America. Brad...2024-07-1612 min
Straight White American JesusWhite Christian Replacement Paranoia w/ Robert DownenSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Brad discusses the alarming rise of white Christian replacement fears and Christian nationalism in Texas. The episode highlights a meme retweeted by the True Texas project, which endorses great replacement theory and Christian nationalism. The podcast features an in-depth conversation with Robert Downen from the Texas Tribune about the True Texas Project's controversial conference, Texas' new school curriculums integrating biblical stories, and the legal battle over Annunciation...2024-07-0842 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWhite Christian Replacement Paranoia w/ Robert DownenSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Brad discusses the alarming rise of white Christian replacement fears and Christian nationalism in Texas. The episode highlights a meme retweeted by the True Texas project, which endorses great replacement theory and Christian nationalism. The podcast features an in-depth conversation with Robert Downen from the Texas Tribune about the True Texas Project's controversial conference, Texas' new school curriculums integrating biblical stories, and the legal battle over Annunciation...2024-07-0842 min
Star-Spangled Fascism PodcastEpisode 7 - The Priest and the Christian Front - Part 2Bradley and author Charles Gallagher continue their exploration of the infamous "Radio Priest," Father Charles Coughlin and his Catholic militia, the Christian Front. Coughlin encourages his fascist followers to take up arms and prepare for a coming revolution against the Communists and Jews. But investigators discover the Front may be looking to provoke a violent event to instigate the overthrow of the U.S. Government.
2024-04-3033 minStar-Spangled Fascism PodcastEpisode 6 - The Priest and the Christian Front - Part 1Bradley and author Charles Gallagher explore the remarkable story of the Catholic priest turned fascist crusader, Father Charles Coughlin. Known as the "Radio Priest," Coughlin used the airwaves to reach millions of listeners in the 1930s. He mobilized hundreds of his militant followers to form an armed Anti-Semitic group known as the Christian Front.
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Straight White American JesusChristian Supremacists Are Radicalizing Your Neighbors via the 7 Mt. MandateMatt Taylor joins Brad to discuss a new breed of chauvinistic, theologically bull-headed Christian nationalists who might be better called “Christian supremacists.” These hard-liners believe that Christianity deserves a privileged space in American society — that Christians, being better than other human beings, should be entitled to a superior form of citizenship. They claim that Christians are even destined by God to rule over society. What is hazy nostalgia to the “God Bless America” crowd is an organized theological and political program for the Christian supremacists.BONUS CONTENT: AOC outlines why she fears Mike Johnson's plans in 2024 . . .SWAJ Pre...2024-04-1653 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusChristian Supremacists Are Radicalizing Your Neighbors via the 7 Mt. MandateMatt Taylor joins Brad to discuss a new breed of chauvinistic, theologically bull-headed Christian nationalists who might be better called “Christian supremacists.” These hard-liners believe that Christianity deserves a privileged space in American society — that Christians, being better than other human beings, should be entitled to a superior form of citizenship. They claim that Christians are even destined by God to rule over society. What is hazy nostalgia to the “God Bless America” crowd is an organized theological and political program for the Christian supremacists.BONUS CONTENT: AOC outlines why she fears Mike Johnson's plans in 2024 . . .SWAJ Pre...2024-04-1653 min
Straight White American JesusSurprise Episode: Fargo Season 5: Christian Nationalism, Patriarchy, and PancakesSurprise! Brad sat down with Rev. Angela Denker to discuss Fargo Season 5, a series rife with Christian nationalism and related themes: violence, patriarchy, and right-wing authoritarianism. It's also a series full of love, forgiveness, and the hope of going home.Angela Denker is a Lutheran pastor and veteran journalist. She has written for many publications, including Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, and FORTUNE magazine. Denker has appeared on CNN, BBC and SkyNews to share her research on politics and Christian Nationalism in the U.S. Her book, "Red State Christians: A Journey Into Christian Nationalism and the W...2024-04-0739 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusSurprise Episode: Fargo Season 5: Christian Nationalism, Patriarchy, and PancakesSurprise! Brad sat down with Rev. Angela Denker to discuss Fargo Season 5, a series rife with Christian nationalism and related themes: violence, patriarchy, and right-wing authoritarianism. It's also a series full of love, forgiveness, and the hope of going home.Angela Denker is a Lutheran pastor and veteran journalist. She has written for many publications, including Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, and FORTUNE magazine. Denker has appeared on CNN, BBC and SkyNews to share her research on politics and Christian Nationalism in the U.S. Her book, "Red State Christians: A Journey Into Christian Nationalism and the W...2024-04-0739 min
Straight White American JesusNot Just Evangelicals: The Christian Nationalism Problem in Mainline Christian SpacesSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Brad speaks to Dr. Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood about their new book, "Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism." They discuss how those Christians who are often thought of as liberal and/or progressive not only shaped key Christian nationalist dynamics of the present moment, but also perpetuate them in various ways.Buy Baptizing America: https://chalicepress.com/products/baptizing-americaI...2024-04-0147 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusNot Just Evangelicals: The Christian Nationalism Problem in Mainline Christian SpacesSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Brad speaks to Dr. Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood about their new book, "Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism." They discuss how those Christians who are often thought of as liberal and/or progressive not only shaped key Christian nationalist dynamics of the present moment, but also perpetuate them in various ways.Buy Baptizing America: https://chalicepress.com/products/baptizing-americaI...2024-04-0147 min
Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: State of Disunion - Contraceptive Nationalism and the Innocent White Christian WomanSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Brad and Dan begin by discussing the State of the Union speech by Pres. Joe Biden and the GOP response by Sen. Katie Britt (AL). They analyze the theatrics of the civic ritual - and how the chamber has turned into something more like the comments section on a YouTube video than a stately affair where all three of our branches of government gather. Brad draws on the work of Sara Moslener and M...2024-03-0957 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: State of Disunion - Contraceptive Nationalism and the Innocent White Christian WomanSubscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Brad and Dan begin by discussing the State of the Union speech by Pres. Joe Biden and the GOP response by Sen. Katie Britt (AL). They analyze the theatrics of the civic ritual - and how the chamber has turned into something more like the comments section on a YouTube video than a stately affair where all three of our branches of government gather. Brad draws on the work of Sara Moslener and M...2024-03-0957 min
Straight White American JesusCongress Learns About Mike Johnson's White Christian NationalismExclusive to SWAJ - the Freethought Caucus in the House of Representatives held a seminar on Mike Johnson's Christian nationalism. Rep. Jared Huffman chaired the panel and heard comments from Dr. Matthew Taylor, Rachel Laser, President of Americans United, and Darcy Hirsch of the Interfaith Alliance. We are the only media outlet to distribute a recording of the event.Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Freethought Caucus White Paper on Mike Johnson's Christian nationalism: https://huffman.house.g...2024-01-221h 13Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusCongress Learns About Mike Johnson's White Christian NationalismExclusive to SWAJ - the Freethought Caucus in the House of Representatives held a seminar on Mike Johnson's Christian nationalism. Rep. Jared Huffman chaired the panel and heard comments from Dr. Matthew Taylor, Rachel Laser, President of Americans United, and Darcy Hirsch of the Interfaith Alliance. We are the only media outlet to distribute a recording of the event.Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Freethought Caucus White Paper on Mike Johnson's Christian nationalism: https://huffman.house.g...2024-01-221h 13
Straight White American JesusIn Texas, It All Goes Back to Christian NationalismBrad speaks to Chris and Mendi Tackett, two Texas activists who are fighting Christian nationalism tooth and nail in their state. They explain how the school voucher scam, the abortion ban, the Ten Commandments bill, school board takeovers, and so much more all trace back to an overarching ideology - Christian nationalism.Mendi talks about how White Christian women uphold Christian patriarchy and support the abortion ban.Chris talks about his experience on the school board and how Texas schools are being preyed upon by Christian nationalists.They both talk about what's changed...2023-12-2649 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusIn Texas, It All Goes Back to Christian NationalismBrad speaks to Chris and Mendi Tackett, two Texas activists who are fighting Christian nationalism tooth and nail in their state. They explain how the school voucher scam, the abortion ban, the Ten Commandments bill, school board takeovers, and so much more all trace back to an overarching ideology - Christian nationalism.Mendi talks about how White Christian women uphold Christian patriarchy and support the abortion ban.Chris talks about his experience on the school board and how Texas schools are being preyed upon by Christian nationalists.They both talk about what's changed...2023-12-2649 min
Straight White American JesusThe Texas Rep. Fighting Christian Nationalism w/ James TalaricoRep. James Talarico is a Christian fighting Christian nationalism in the Texas legislature. He's also an 8th generation Texans; a former middle school teacher; and a seminarian. He calls school voucher schemes "scams," and "welfare for the rich," while labeling Gov. Abbott "Robinhood in reverse." He went viral for opposing the Ten Commandments bill on religious grounds and is now squaring up against the Christian nationalist billionaire pastors trying to take over Texas - and the United States. He spoke to Brad about reproductive rights, education, religious freedom, and how Texans are fighting back.Subscribe for $5.99 a...2023-12-1840 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusThe Texas Rep. Fighting Christian Nationalism w/ James TalaricoRep. James Talarico is a Christian fighting Christian nationalism in the Texas legislature. He's also an 8th generation Texans; a former middle school teacher; and a seminarian. He calls school voucher schemes "scams," and "welfare for the rich," while labeling Gov. Abbott "Robinhood in reverse." He went viral for opposing the Ten Commandments bill on religious grounds and is now squaring up against the Christian nationalist billionaire pastors trying to take over Texas - and the United States. He spoke to Brad about reproductive rights, education, religious freedom, and how Texans are fighting back.Subscribe for $5.99 a...2023-12-1840 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusCongressperson Jared Huffman on the Threat of Christian Nationalism (Re-release)Brad is joined by Congressperson Jared Huffman, who represents California's 2nd District. Rep. Huffman is the only member of the House who is not affiliated with a religious tradition. He started the Freethought Caucus in 2018 to highlight the concerns and needs of Americans who are humanists, freethinkers, agnostics, and otherwise invested in freethinking in politics and the public square. Perhaps most importantly for SWAJ in March 2022 Rep. Huffman held a hearing on White Christian nationalism that reviewed a report on J6 by the Freedom from Religion Foundation and the Baptist Joint Committee. He has called out Christian nationalism on...2023-11-2534 minStraight White American JesusCongressperson Jared Huffman on the Threat of Christian Nationalism (Re-release)Brad is joined by Congressperson Jared Huffman, who represents California's 2nd District. Rep. Huffman is the only member of the House who is not affiliated with a religious tradition. He started the Freethought Caucus in 2018 to highlight the concerns and needs of Americans who are humanists, freethinkers, agnostics, and otherwise invested in freethinking in politics and the public square. Perhaps most importantly for SWAJ in March 2022 Rep. Huffman held a hearing on White Christian nationalism that reviewed a report on J6 by the Freedom from Religion Foundation and the Baptist Joint Committee. He has called out Christian nationalism on...2023-11-2534 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWhat is Christian Nationalism? (American Idols Ep. 1)Brad is attending to the birth of his second child. So, enjoy the first episode of the new Axis Mundi series by Andrew Whitehead. In the opening episode, Andrew defines Christian nationalism, and uses his personal journey as a Christian to understand how it works on the ground in the religious lives of Americans, church spaces, and the public square.Transcript here.Order American Idolatry here: https://bookshop.org/lists/swaj-recommends-october-2023Subscribe to Andrew's substack.Subscribe now to American Idols: https://www.axismundi.us/american-idols/Subscribe for $5.99 a month to...2023-09-2546 minStraight White American JesusWhat is Christian Nationalism? (American Idols Ep. 1)Brad is attending to the birth of his second child. So, enjoy the first episode of the new Axis Mundi series by Andrew Whitehead. In the opening episode, Andrew defines Christian nationalism, and uses his personal journey as a Christian to understand how it works on the ground in the religious lives of Americans, church spaces, and the public square.Transcript here.Order American Idolatry here: https://bookshop.org/lists/swaj-recommends-october-2023Subscribe to Andrew's substack.Subscribe now to American Idols: https://www.axismundi.us/american-idols/Subscribe for $5.99 a month to...2023-09-2546 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: How 9/11 Accelerated Christian NationalismBrad begins by tracing the extreme Christian nationalism of the 2020s to the years following 9/11. The thesis: the ways that Republican politicians and conservative pastors responded to 9/11 led to a new chapter of American Christian nationalism.Dan then picks up the thread to discuss how Black churches and other groups are teaching Black history in Florida given the fact that it is being left out of school curricula in the state.The episode finishes with an extended discussion of the lapsed child tax credit - and what it says about our country's morals and priorities.2023-09-161h 02Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: How 9/11 Accelerated Christian NationalismBrad begins by tracing the extreme Christian nationalism of the 2020s to the years following 9/11. The thesis: the ways that Republican politicians and conservative pastors responded to 9/11 led to a new chapter of American Christian nationalism.Dan then picks up the thread to discuss how Black churches and other groups are teaching Black history in Florida given the fact that it is being left out of school curricula in the state.The episode finishes with an extended discussion of the lapsed child tax credit - and what it says about our country's morals and priorities.2023-09-161h 02
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusSpecial Episode: Andrew Whitehead on American Idols and Christian NationalismAhead of the premier of American Idols next week, Brad talks with Dr. Andrew Whitehead about the podcast series, his new book, and why Christian nationalism is such a threat to our democracy. He shares insight from his own life as a kid who grew up in church, only to see many of his fellow Christians succumb to the temptations of Christian nationalism's idols: fear, power, and violence.Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Subscribe now to A...2023-09-1219 minStraight White American JesusSpecial Episode: Andrew Whitehead on American Idols and Christian NationalismAhead of the premier of American Idols next week, Brad talks with Dr. Andrew Whitehead about the podcast series, his new book, and why Christian nationalism is such a threat to our democracy. He shares insight from his own life as a kid who grew up in church, only to see many of his fellow Christians succumb to the temptations of Christian nationalism's idols: fear, power, and violence.Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Subscribe now to A...2023-09-1219 min
The Neuroscience of ImprovisationLearning How to Improvise: An Interview with Christian Howes - Violinist, Improviser, and EducatorThis is an interview with Christian Howes (https://christianhowes.com/). He is a renowned violinist, educator, and entrepreneur. He’s a classically trained musician who has attained prominence as a jazz improviser. Chris has developed a systematic and comprehensive approach to teaching improvisation, empowering musicians of all levels to unlock their innate musical creativity. He integrates insights from meditation and yoga into his pedagogy, adding a unique dimension to the learning process. This interview includes an overview of Chris' methodology for learning to improvise, a demonstration of how he integrates meditation into his approach, and back...2023-06-1627 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusThe J6 Select Committee Didn't Mention Christian Nationalism - Despite Their Expert TestimonyBrad speaks to Dr. Andrew Whitehead (IUPUI) and Dr. Sam Perry (U. of Oklahoma) who discuss their written testimony to the J6 Select Committee on how Christian nationalism was a motivating force behind the J6 insurrection. They discuss the elements that tie J6 and Christian nationalism together - from the Big Lie to authoritarian violence to conspiracies like QAnon. They also discuss the long lasting ramifications leaving Christian nationalism out of the J6 report may have on the present and future of our public square.Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to...2023-03-2047 minStraight White American JesusThe J6 Select Committee Didn't Mention Christian Nationalism - Despite Their Expert TestimonyBrad speaks to Dr. Andrew Whitehead (IUPUI) and Dr. Sam Perry (U. of Oklahoma) who discuss their written testimony to the J6 Select Committee on how Christian nationalism was a motivating force behind the J6 insurrection. They discuss the elements that tie J6 and Christian nationalism together - from the Big Lie to authoritarian violence to conspiracies like QAnon. They also discuss the long lasting ramifications leaving Christian nationalism out of the J6 report may have on the present and future of our public square.Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to...2023-03-2047 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWhite Christian Nationalism and the FBIBrad speaks with Dr. Lerone Martin, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Stanford University and Director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Institute at Stanford. They discuss his new book - The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover."Lerone Martin draws on thousands of newly declassified FBI documents and memos to describe how, under Hoover’s leadership, FBI agents attended spiritual retreats and worship services, creating an FBI religious culture that fashioned G-men into soldiers and ministers of Christian America. Martin shows how prominent figures such as Billy Graham, Fulton Sheen, and countless other ministers from across the country...2023-03-0642 minStraight White American JesusWhite Christian Nationalism and the FBIBrad speaks with Dr. Lerone Martin, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Stanford University and Director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Institute at Stanford. They discuss his new book - The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover."Lerone Martin draws on thousands of newly declassified FBI documents and memos to describe how, under Hoover’s leadership, FBI agents attended spiritual retreats and worship services, creating an FBI religious culture that fashioned G-men into soldiers and ministers of Christian America. Martin shows how prominent figures such as Billy Graham, Fulton Sheen, and countless other ministers from across the country...2023-03-0642 min
Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: Christian Erotica for the CringeBrad and Dan begin by discussing an excerpt from Joshua Butler's new book, which appeared at the Gospel Coalition this week. The excerpt lays out a theology of sex that imagines Christ as the male partner in a heterosexual erotic relationship with the Christian church. This metaphor is extended to the sexual relationships men and women in Christian marriage. Dan analyzes the patriarchal aspects of this approach, showing how it creates a context where submission is required from women and consent is almost by definition excised from the relationship.In the second segment Brad breaks down an...2023-03-0359 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: Christian Erotica for the CringeBrad and Dan begin by discussing an excerpt from Joshua Butler's new book, which appeared at the Gospel Coalition this week. The excerpt lays out a theology of sex that imagines Christ as the male partner in a heterosexual erotic relationship with the Christian church. This metaphor is extended to the sexual relationships men and women in Christian marriage. Dan analyzes the patriarchal aspects of this approach, showing how it creates a context where submission is required from women and consent is almost by definition excised from the relationship.In the second segment Brad breaks down an...2023-03-0359 min
Oceans of Love with Dr. J. Ralph McIntyreWho is the Best Christian You Know? - Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre (June 12, 1988 am service at 1st Baptist Church Jackson, Tennessee) (episode 136)Brother McIntyre began the morning service with two questions. "Who is the best Christian you know?" and "Did anyone think of you?" The Christian life is a life of development and growth. The tragedy is if you stop growing. So the question now is, "Are you the best Christian you can be?"2023-01-1535 min
The Ignite-CB PodcastIgnite '22: Guest Speaker - Theresa BradleyWelcome to the Ignite Christian Business Podcast. Thank you for spending this time with us. This episode is a session release from Ignite ‘22, an Ignite Christian Business Conference. Please enjoy this session from Ignite ‘22, featuring Theresa Bradley, owner of Lady Bradley’s Salon. Find more from Theresa Bradley at https://www.facebook.com/tbradloveshair. We would love to have you join us for the next Ignite Community Call. These Zoom calls, hosted on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1PM EST/ 12PM CST, are geared towards learning from and encouraging one another as Spirit-filled business leaders. These calls are entir...2022-10-3109 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusMonster in the Mirror: Ep. 1 - Christian Nationalism's Gothic GenesisMonster in the Mirror is a limited audio series produced by Straight White American Jesus, and created and written by Dr. Lucas Kwong.Monster in the Mirror is a series about monsters. It's about how the fantastical beasts who stalk the imagination of contemporary Christian nationalists were birthed in another white God fearing empire. It's about how Christian nationalism's past and the clues to its future line, the pages of some of the most popular novels in English.Christian nationalism isn't just a set of policies or a material network of influencers. It's a story...2022-10-311h 02Straight White American JesusMonster in the Mirror: Ep. 1 - Christian Nationalism's Gothic GenesisMonster in the Mirror is a limited audio series produced by Straight White American Jesus, and created and written by Dr. Lucas Kwong.Monster in the Mirror is a series about monsters. It's about how the fantastical beasts who stalk the imagination of contemporary Christian nationalists were birthed in another white God fearing empire. It's about how Christian nationalism's past and the clues to its future line, the pages of some of the most popular novels in English.Christian nationalism isn't just a set of policies or a material network of influencers. It's a story...2022-10-311h 02
Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: A Majority of Americans Think This is a Christian NationBrad and Dan begin by discussing the brand new survey data from Pew Religion and PRRI about faith, politics, and American values. Dan brings up the numbers on how many people think the USA is a Christian nation and what that means. Brad discusses the high number of Christians who think that patriotism is an important part of faith - and why that feeds Christian nationalism on an everyday level.After the break, Dan brings up the PRRI data that shows how many Americans think the country has been a force for good in the world without...2022-10-2807 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: A Majority of Americans Think This is a Christian NationBrad and Dan begin by discussing the brand new survey data from Pew Religion and PRRI about faith, politics, and American values. Dan brings up the numbers on how many people think the USA is a Christian nation and what that means. Brad discusses the high number of Christians who think that patriotism is an important part of faith - and why that feeds Christian nationalism on an everyday level.After the break, Dan brings up the PRRI data that shows how many Americans think the country has been a force for good in the world without...2022-10-2807 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusDracula, QAnon, and Crumbling Christian EmpiresBrad speaks with Dr. Lucas Kwong, creator of the SWAJ spinoff podcast series Monster in the Mirror - first episode drops Halloween 2022.They discuss how Christian nationalism is a story - a story about empire, fear of replacement, and anxiety about the other. In this story, White Christian invent monsters that they then blame for "destroying" the nation and the culture they want to protect. So, political enemies become demons. Elections become apocalyptic events. And the stakes are reduced to a battle between the Good Guys and the monsters they have invented. This explains how 19th century...2022-10-2407 minStraight White American JesusDracula, QAnon, and Crumbling Christian EmpiresBrad speaks with Dr. Lucas Kwong, creator of the SWAJ spinoff podcast series Monster in the Mirror - first episode drops Halloween 2022.They discuss how Christian nationalism is a story - a story about empire, fear of replacement, and anxiety about the other. In this story, White Christian invent monsters that they then blame for "destroying" the nation and the culture they want to protect. So, political enemies become demons. Elections become apocalyptic events. And the stakes are reduced to a battle between the Good Guys and the monsters they have invented. This explains how 19th century...2022-10-2407 min
Straight White American JesusThe Case Against Christian NationalismBrad links last's week's episode on Christianity as the original American purity culture to the argument made in a new book by Stephen Wolfe - "The Case for Christian Nationalism." In the book and in his public comments, Wolfe makes an argument like this:
God created humans on earth
Those humans were always going to gather in separate communities
Christianity therefore assumes nations
Christians should institutionalize Christianity in order to rightly order the public sphere
You should love those who are like you more than others
Nations should defend their people's identity and freedom from others
In...2022-10-1807 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusThe Case Against Christian NationalismBrad links last's week's episode on Christianity as the original American purity culture to the argument made in a new book by Stephen Wolfe - "The Case for Christian Nationalism." In the book and in his public comments, Wolfe makes an argument like this:
God created humans on earth
Those humans were always going to gather in separate communities
Christianity therefore assumes nations
Christians should institutionalize Christianity in order to rightly order the public sphere
You should love those who are like you more than others
Nations should defend their people's identity and freedom from others
In...2022-10-1807 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusChristian Nationalism is the Original Purity CultureBrad does a preview from a key chapter in his new book. He argues that we should see purity culture - the movement for sexual purity in every way that swept through evangelical spaces in the 1990s - as an outworking of Christian nationalism. For Brad, Christian nationalism is the original purity culture because Christian nationalism is about creating and sustaining a pure nation - a nation that is ordered the right way with White Christians in power and everyone else knowing their place on the margins. Christian nationalism wants a pure national body. Purity culture is the attempt...2022-10-1008 minStraight White American JesusChristian Nationalism is the Original Purity CultureBrad does a preview from a key chapter in his new book. He argues that we should see purity culture - the movement for sexual purity in every way that swept through evangelical spaces in the 1990s - as an outworking of Christian nationalism. For Brad, Christian nationalism is the original purity culture because Christian nationalism is about creating and sustaining a pure nation - a nation that is ordered the right way with White Christians in power and everyone else knowing their place on the margins. Christian nationalism wants a pure national body. Purity culture is the attempt...2022-10-1008 min
Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: Christian Nationalism is Not Imposter ChristianityDan is joined by guest co-host Dr. Sara Moslener. They begin by the calls by Mike Pence and others for a national abortion ban. Dan puts this in the context of the "culture of life" many Christian conservatives tout as their reasons for implementing inhumane reproductive rights policies. Dan zeroes in on the slogan, "Save the Babies, Save America" as a nationalistic straw man with tragic consequences.In the second segment, the hosts discuss the Turning Point USA conference, which is a vehicle for radicalizing young conservatives. Dr. Moslener shares her personal run-ins with the organization and...2022-07-2907 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: Christian Nationalism is Not Imposter ChristianityDan is joined by guest co-host Dr. Sara Moslener. They begin by the calls by Mike Pence and others for a national abortion ban. Dan puts this in the context of the "culture of life" many Christian conservatives tout as their reasons for implementing inhumane reproductive rights policies. Dan zeroes in on the slogan, "Save the Babies, Save America" as a nationalistic straw man with tragic consequences.In the second segment, the hosts discuss the Turning Point USA conference, which is a vehicle for radicalizing young conservatives. Dr. Moslener shares her personal run-ins with the organization and...2022-07-2907 min
RAWTALKZOO CULTURE VS. ALPHALAND WITH CHRISTIAN GUZMAN...Follow the Journey of the OG fitness content creator & successful business man CHRISTIAN GUZMAN. Bradley & Chris speak on their growth on social media, businesses, relationship, content, & success. Enjoy the many paths they took to become successful business men in the fitness industry.SPONSORS:SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/REALRAWTALK?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rawtalk/id1294154339FOLLOW RAWTALK PODCAST:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/getrawtalkTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@askrawtalkFOLLOW BRADLEY:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/bradleymartyn2022-07-271h 46
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusChristians Against Christian Nationalism"Christian nationalism seeks to merge Christian and American identities, distorting both the Christian faith and America’s constitutional democracy. Christian nationalism demands Christianity be privileged by the State and implies that to be a good American, one must be Christian. It often overlaps with and provides cover for white supremacy and racial subjugation. We reject this damaging political ideology and invite our Christian brothers and sisters to join us in opposing this threat to our faith and to our nation."It may surprise you to learn that this statement was crafted in principal by a Baptis and ha...2022-04-0410 minStraight White American JesusChristians Against Christian Nationalism"Christian nationalism seeks to merge Christian and American identities, distorting both the Christian faith and America’s constitutional democracy. Christian nationalism demands Christianity be privileged by the State and implies that to be a good American, one must be Christian. It often overlaps with and provides cover for white supremacy and racial subjugation. We reject this damaging political ideology and invite our Christian brothers and sisters to join us in opposing this threat to our faith and to our nation."It may surprise you to learn that this statement was crafted in principal by a Baptis and ha...2022-04-0410 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: Putin's Christian ValuesBrad and Dan discuss Putin's war on Ukraine and the Christian nationalist/GOP responses at home. They focus the first segment on how the only people on the global stage defending Putin openly are Donald Trump and select politicians and leaders from the GOP. This leads to an exploration of the Christians who admit that they identify more with Putin's Christian values than Joe Biden's leadership.Link to Brad's interview on Putin and American Christian nationalists: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-a-fascist/id1441649707?i=1000519920471Video of Lauren Witzske praising Putin: https://twitter.com/RightWingWatch...2022-02-2611 minStraight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: Putin's Christian ValuesBrad and Dan discuss Putin's war on Ukraine and the Christian nationalist/GOP responses at home. They focus the first segment on how the only people on the global stage defending Putin openly are Donald Trump and select politicians and leaders from the GOP. This leads to an exploration of the Christians who admit that they identify more with Putin's Christian values than Joe Biden's leadership.Link to Brad's interview on Putin and American Christian nationalists: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-a-fascist/id1441649707?i=1000519920471Video of Lauren Witzske praising Putin: https://twitter.com/RightWingWatch...2022-02-2611 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusJ6 ONE YEAR LATER, Ep. 1: Christian Supremacy and Holy War - with Sarah PosnerIn the first installment of J6 One Year Later, Brad speaks with the journalist Sarah Posner. Sarah discusses the various aspects of Christian supremacy and myth that provided a basis for the religious dimensions of the Insurrection. She and Brad touch on the Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, and the Jericho March in order to uncover how and why the Insurrection was saturated with Christian imagery and symbols.Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/S...2022-01-0412 minStraight White American JesusJ6 ONE YEAR LATER, Ep. 1: Christian Supremacy and Holy War - with Sarah PosnerIn the first installment of J6 One Year Later, Brad speaks with the journalist Sarah Posner. Sarah discusses the various aspects of Christian supremacy and myth that provided a basis for the religious dimensions of the Insurrection. She and Brad touch on the Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, and the Jericho March in order to uncover how and why the Insurrection was saturated with Christian imagery and symbols.Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/S...2022-01-0412 min
Straight White American JesusChristian Nationalism: The Principles, the Statistics, the Threat- with Samuel PerryIn an interview from early 2020, Brad talks with Dr. Samuel Perry, co-author of Taking America Back for God and a leading scholar on the phenomenon of Christian nationalism. They discuss the principles, structures, statistics, and threat of Christian Nationalism. For Perry, Christian Nationalism isn't just theocracy. As they discuss, it's a code word--a dog-whistle--used to signal xenophobia, racism, patriarchy, and so on.Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJCOrder Brad's n...2021-12-3010 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusChristian Nationalism: The Principles, the Statistics, the Threat- with Samuel PerryIn an interview from early 2020, Brad talks with Dr. Samuel Perry, co-author of Taking America Back for God and a leading scholar on the phenomenon of Christian nationalism. They discuss the principles, structures, statistics, and threat of Christian Nationalism. For Perry, Christian Nationalism isn't just theocracy. As they discuss, it's a code word--a dog-whistle--used to signal xenophobia, racism, patriarchy, and so on.Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJCOrder Brad's n...2021-12-3010 min
Straight White American JesusChristian Nationalism as National Body DysphoriaBrad speaks to his co-host Dan Miller about Miller's new book, Queer Democracy: Desire, Dysphoria, and the Body Politic. Dan explains why the metaphor of the social body is helpful for understanding Christian nationalism as a visceral reaction to the expansion freedoms and rights to marginalized groups within the American body politic. In essence, Miller explains, Christian nationalism holds a myopic vision of what the American body should look like. When it morphs not only to include, but to foreground those who are not straight, White, native born, and/or Christian, it feels to the Christian nationalist as if...2021-09-2008 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusChristian Nationalism as National Body DysphoriaBrad speaks to his co-host Dan Miller about Miller's new book, Queer Democracy: Desire, Dysphoria, and the Body Politic. Dan explains why the metaphor of the social body is helpful for understanding Christian nationalism as a visceral reaction to the expansion freedoms and rights to marginalized groups within the American body politic. In essence, Miller explains, Christian nationalism holds a myopic vision of what the American body should look like. When it morphs not only to include, but to foreground those who are not straight, White, native born, and/or Christian, it feels to the Christian nationalist as if...2021-09-2008 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusThe Maliciousness of Christian XenophobiaBrad speaks with Dr. Lucas Kwong of CUNY about the far-reaching implications of Christian xenophobia. They discuss the explicit White nationalism of AZ Representative Paul Gosar and far-right commentator Nick Fuentes (who was just banned from Twitter for his hateful content). They also touch on the more cunning versions of Christian xenophobia in pastors such as Tim Keller and Ralph Drollinger, the latter of whom taught a weekly Bible study at the White House throughout the Trump presidency, who use the buzz words of "racial reconciliation" to smuggle in a more subtle xenophobic message.For Kwong, this...2021-07-1208 minStraight White American JesusThe Maliciousness of Christian XenophobiaBrad speaks with Dr. Lucas Kwong of CUNY about the far-reaching implications of Christian xenophobia. They discuss the explicit White nationalism of AZ Representative Paul Gosar and far-right commentator Nick Fuentes (who was just banned from Twitter for his hateful content). They also touch on the more cunning versions of Christian xenophobia in pastors such as Tim Keller and Ralph Drollinger, the latter of whom taught a weekly Bible study at the White House throughout the Trump presidency, who use the buzz words of "racial reconciliation" to smuggle in a more subtle xenophobic message.For Kwong, this...2021-07-1208 min
Launch Your LiveHow to Repurpose Your Live Streams With Kate Bradley Chernis From LatelyLearn how you can use artificial intelligence to help you repurpose your live streams.By repurposing your live streams, you can stay top-of-mind on social media and in your email marketing, get more from your livestream content.While a lot of streamers consistently go live, many of them don’t repurpose their content.On this episode, we’ll be joined by Kate Bradley Chernis, Co-Founder and CEO of Lately, where we’ll discuss how to repurpose your live streams using Lately.Welcome, Kate Bradley Chernis, to Launch Your Live. It’s great ha...2021-06-2834 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusPatriarchy, Critical Race Theory, and Christian NationalismBrad speaks with Jonathan Krohn ahead of the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting. Jonathan is an investigative journalist and essayist whose work has appeared at Mother Jones, the Washington Post, and many other outlets. He also grew up in the SBC and was once considered a teenager star in the denomination. He will be covering the annual meeting for the New Republic. He and Brad discuss what he expects will happen at the convention. It appears that the USA's largest Protestant denomination is going to shift even further rightward by embracing Christian nationalism explicitly, by continuing the demonization of...2021-06-1010 minStraight White American JesusPatriarchy, Critical Race Theory, and Christian NationalismBrad speaks with Jonathan Krohn ahead of the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting. Jonathan is an investigative journalist and essayist whose work has appeared at Mother Jones, the Washington Post, and many other outlets. He also grew up in the SBC and was once considered a teenager star in the denomination. He will be covering the annual meeting for the New Republic. He and Brad discuss what he expects will happen at the convention. It appears that the USA's largest Protestant denomination is going to shift even further rightward by embracing Christian nationalism explicitly, by continuing the demonization of...2021-06-1010 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: Is There Anything Wrong with Christian Nationalism? (Hint: Yes)Dan provides a detailed rebuttal to a piece claiming that there the concern about Christian nationalism is an overblown conspiracy by liberals and celebrities. Brad links this to the draconian voter-suppression law signed in Georgia last night. The law was bankrolled by Christian nationalists organizations and is a direct reaction to Black women and POC organizing to flip the state Blue. It even makes it illegal to give people in line to vote a glass of water. Talk about freedom, eh? They finish the episode by talking about the comically bad arguments against DC statehood and why t...2021-03-2607 minStraight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: Is There Anything Wrong with Christian Nationalism? (Hint: Yes)Dan provides a detailed rebuttal to a piece claiming that there the concern about Christian nationalism is an overblown conspiracy by liberals and celebrities. Brad links this to the draconian voter-suppression law signed in Georgia last night. The law was bankrolled by Christian nationalists organizations and is a direct reaction to Black women and POC organizing to flip the state Blue. It even makes it illegal to give people in line to vote a glass of water. Talk about freedom, eh? They finish the episode by talking about the comically bad arguments against DC statehood and why t...2021-03-2607 min
Connect PodcastBradley East Elementary PartnershipThis week Pastor Derick is joined by Community Outreach Director Jill Shapkauski and Bradley East Principal, Anna Kirchner. Listen in as we discuss our partnership with Bradley East Elementary, their journey through the pandemic and our plans together for the future.If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again in our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in...2021-03-2635 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusAnti-Asian Hate, Purity Culture, and Christian NationalismIn the wake of the mass shooting of 8 people, 6 of whom were Asian women, Brad ties together the threads of anti-Asian hate, purity culture, and Christian nationalism. Killing half a dozen Asian women and attributing it to sex addiction, not racism, is Christian nationalism in a nutshell: "Purity culture made me feel bad about my sexual needs, so I eliminated the temptation. What does race have to do with that?" (Hint: everything) Purity culture is not simply about sexual "purity." Sexual ethics is a way to slip racial, ethnic, and nationalistic purity into equation. As my co-host say...2021-03-1810 minStraight White American JesusAnti-Asian Hate, Purity Culture, and Christian NationalismIn the wake of the mass shooting of 8 people, 6 of whom were Asian women, Brad ties together the threads of anti-Asian hate, purity culture, and Christian nationalism. Killing half a dozen Asian women and attributing it to sex addiction, not racism, is Christian nationalism in a nutshell: "Purity culture made me feel bad about my sexual needs, so I eliminated the temptation. What does race have to do with that?" (Hint: everything) Purity culture is not simply about sexual "purity." Sexual ethics is a way to slip racial, ethnic, and nationalistic purity into equation. As my co-host say...2021-03-1810 min
Fly Fishing Insider PodcastEpisode 100 - Bradley Bonnett - Alaskan Fly GuideIn this episode of the FFIP, Greg speaks with Bradley Bonnett. Bradley is a decade-old Alaskan fly guide who learned what it takes to this job for over ten years. Bradley tells the listeners all about his experiences, ups, and downs as an Alaskan fly guide, plus his top 5 tips to what you need to do to become an Alaskan fly guide. To hear this and many more great episodes, hit SUBSCRIBE. Fly Fishing Insider Podcast - www.flyfishinginsiderpodcast.com Dupe a Fish - www.dupeafish.com Angler's Coffee - www.anglerscoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2021-01-0538 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusChristian Nazis, the Third Reich, and Our Current Political MomentBrad speaks with historian Ricard Steigmann-Gall, author of the Holy Reich: Nazi Conceptions of Christianity 1919-1945. They discuss how the Nazi party used a Christian social identity as a way to signal who the true and good citizens were, how the melding of religious and national identities was the first step for racism and anti-semitism, and how the USA was an example for Nazi eugenicists. Throughout the conversation both of them make comparisons to the pervasiveness of Christian nationalism in the contemporary United States and how it is feeding fascist instincts, violence, and division. Subscribe for $5.99 a m...2020-09-2210 minStraight White American JesusChristian Nazis, the Third Reich, and Our Current Political MomentBrad speaks with historian Ricard Steigmann-Gall, author of the Holy Reich: Nazi Conceptions of Christianity 1919-1945. They discuss how the Nazi party used a Christian social identity as a way to signal who the true and good citizens were, how the melding of religious and national identities was the first step for racism and anti-semitism, and how the USA was an example for Nazi eugenicists. Throughout the conversation both of them make comparisons to the pervasiveness of Christian nationalism in the contemporary United States and how it is feeding fascist instincts, violence, and division. Subscribe for $5.99 a m...2020-09-2210 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship184: When Your Discipline Method is Not Working with Bradley McCallisterWhat do you do when your child doesn’t care to disobey because they know you cannot do anything about it in the moment? One of my listeners has this struggle with her three year old. I called up my good friend and Licensed Christian Counselor Bradley McCallister to help brainstorm ways to change the scenario and put the control back into mom and dad’s hands. If you find this podcast helpful, you can subscribe and click here to find past topics and free resources. Feel free to share with others, as well! If you would like to h...2020-07-2624 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusSWAJ Daily: Trump's COVID Dog-Whistle and Christian Nationalism, Elections in Ohio, and Space Force!On today's daily dispatch, Brad discusses why Trump labeling COVID-19 the "Chinese virus" is part of a long lineage of anti-Asian xenophobia and part of the Christian nationalism held by his supporters (4:00). He discusses a new piece on Christian nationalism and anti-immigrant ideology by Samuel Perry. Brad also touches on how Trump tried to buy the rights to a vaccine from a German company (11:45), the fight over the Democratic primary election in Ohio, where the governor canceled voting today (15:40), and the fact that we don't have a pandemic response committee, but we do have SPACE FORCE! (18:17)Subscribe...2020-03-1707 minStraight White American JesusSWAJ Daily: Trump's COVID Dog-Whistle and Christian Nationalism, Elections in Ohio, and Space Force!On today's daily dispatch, Brad discusses why Trump labeling COVID-19 the "Chinese virus" is part of a long lineage of anti-Asian xenophobia and part of the Christian nationalism held by his supporters (4:00). He discusses a new piece on Christian nationalism and anti-immigrant ideology by Samuel Perry. Brad also touches on how Trump tried to buy the rights to a vaccine from a German company (11:45), the fight over the Democratic primary election in Ohio, where the governor canceled voting today (15:40), and the fact that we don't have a pandemic response committee, but we do have SPACE FORCE! (18:17)Subscribe...2020-03-1707 min
The Junior ClassicsPen and Inkstand by Hans Christian AndersonSeason 1: Old Favorite FairytalesA literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson first published in 1860. A famous poet had a pen and an inkstand. The pen and the inkstand used to continuously fight as to who was the greatest of the two. The inkstand thought that if it was not for him, men would never have produced such great stories and become famous. The pen argued that the inkstand only provided the raw material. What they forgot was the true master and creator, the poet! Moral of the story: how often do we boast of taking credit...2020-02-2113 min
The Junior ClassicsThe Darning Needle by Hans Christian AndersonSeason 1: Old Favorite FairytalesA literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson first published in 1845. The story is told from the viewpoint of a snooty darning needle. The darning needle gets lost, finds herself with other trash and she gossips about how conceited the world is without realizing how self-centered she is. Moral of the story: the age old lesson of pride goes before a fall.The Junior Classics is a rescue operation to preserve the wisdom in the Classics before it is lost forever. Our goal is to inspire children with a love of...2020-02-1414 min
The Junior ClassicsThe Flying Trunk by Hans Christian AndersonSeason 1: Old Favorite Fairy Tales"The Flying Trunk" is a fairy tale by the Danish poet and author Hans Christian Anderson about a young man who has a flying trunk that carries him to Turkey where he visits the Sultan's daughter. The tale was first published 1839. Moral of the story: lying and deception lead to self ruin and an innocent broken heart, never trust a man that lies. The Junior Classics is a rescue operation to preserve the wisdom in the Classics before it is lost forever. Our goal is to inspire children with a l...2020-02-0720 min
The Junior ClassicsThe Constant Tin Soldier by Hans Christian AndersonSeason 1: Old Favorite Fairy TalesThe Constant Tin Soldier is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson about a remarkable tin soldier who is cast from his home and embarks on an adventure to return to his love, a beautiful paper ballerina. We discuss the consequences of pride and asking for help from a trusted one, only after trying to solve the problem on your own first.The Junior Classics is a rescue operation to preserve the wisdom in the Classics before it is lost forever. Our goal is to inspire children with a...2020-01-3116 min
The Junior ClassicsThe Tinder Box by Hans Christian AndersonSeason 1: Old Favorite Fairy TalesThe Tinder Box is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson about a soldier who acquires a magic tinderbox capable of summoning three powerful dogs to do his bidding. When the soldier has one of the dogs transport a sleeping princess to his room, he is sentenced to death but cunningly summons the dogs to save his lifeThe Junior Classics is a rescue operation to preserve the wisdom in the Classics before it is lost forever. Our goal is to inspire children with a love of good reading...2020-01-2422 min
The Junior ClassicsThe Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian AndersonHappy New Year! Another special edition full cast production. Brought to you by a collaboration between the Hasse and Sorci Households.An old favorite written by Hans Christian Anderson. The story tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from the others around him until, much to his delight (and to the surprise of others), he matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all. The lesson in the story is how important it is to know your True identity - that of a child of God and belonging to...2020-01-0326 min
The Junior ClassicsThe Fir Tree by Hans Christian AndersonA special edition full cast production of the Junior Classics. Brought to you by the entire Hasse Household - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!An old favorite written by Hans Christian Anderson. The tale is about a fir tree so anxious to grow up, so anxious for greater things, that he cannot appreciate living in the moment. The moral of the story is to appreciate what you have before it is lost.The Junior Classics is a rescue operation to preserve the wisdom in the Classics before it is lost forever. Our goal is...2019-12-2722 min
Programa do webEpisode 909 - Bradley WhitfordBradley Whitford was a huge Key and Peele fanboy who was desperate to work with them. But he didn't know what to think when Jordan Peele asked him if he liked horror movies. It turns out Bradley wound up starring in one of the most talked about movies of the last decade. Bradley tells Marc about the making of Get Out, as well as his experiences on Transparent, The West Wing, Studio 60, and what it was like to make movies with Steven Spielberg and Clint Eastwood. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus...2018-04-221h 26