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Sons of PatriarchySeason 1 Post-Mortem with Sarah Stankorb, Kristen Kobes Du Mez, and Russell MooreNeed help? Contact Outreach Incorporated. Join us as we talk with Sarah Stankorb, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, and Russell Moore about abuse in the church, MAGA, the politicization of theology, racism, and everything else we've learned over the past few months and what the future looks like for the White Evangelical Church. Resources: Disobedient Women by Sarah Stankorb Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Losing Our Religion by Russell Moore Donate to help the survivor network here. Join: Private Survivor Support Group. Sign up for our Patreon here....2025-03-031h 09
The Democracy GroupHow Pro-Democracy Patriots Can Persist in an Anti-Democratic Time | Talkin Politics & ReligionIn this episode, host Corey Nathan addresses the pressing issue of how pro-democracy patriots - the large coalition of folks who believe in this American experiment - can endure during times when anti-democratic tendencies are metastasizing. Drawing from personal experiences, philosophical insights, and cultural reflections, we explore ways of maintaining hope, practicing discernment, and fostering meaningful connections amid political division.What We Discuss:Strategies for practicing discernment in consuming media and news.The importance of mindfulness and staying present in times of uncertainty.How local and state-level civic participation can make a meaningful impact.Insights into...2025-02-0324 min
Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherHow Pro-Democracy Patriots Can Persist in an Anti-Democratic TimeIn this episode, host Corey Nathan addresses the pressing issue of how pro-democracy patriots - the large coalition of folks who believe in this American experiment - can endure during times when anti-democratic tendencies are metastasizing. Drawing from personal experiences, philosophical insights, and cultural reflections, we explore ways of maintaining hope, practicing discernment, and fostering meaningful connections amid political division.
What We Discuss:
Strategies for practicing discernment in consuming media and news.
The importance of mindfulness and staying present in times of uncertainty.
How local and state-level civic participation can make a meaningful impact.
Insights into nurturing relationships...2025-01-2432 minTalkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherHow Pro-Democracy Patriots Can Persist in an Anti-Democratic TimeIn this episode, host Corey Nathan addresses the pressing issue of how pro-democracy patriots - the large coalition of folks who believe in this American experiment - can endure during times when anti-democratic tendencies are metastasizing. Drawing from personal experiences, philosophical insights, and cultural reflections, we explore ways of maintaining hope, practicing discernment, and fostering meaningful connections amid political division.
What We Discuss:
Strategies for practicing discernment in consuming media and news.
The importance of mindfulness and staying present in times of uncertainty.
How local and state-level civic participation can make a meaningful impact.
Insights into nurturing relationships...2025-01-2432 min
The Holy Post638: Keep Christianity Weird & Lessons from the Church Abuse Scandal with Kristen Kobes Du MezBeing a cultural Christian used to be an insult, but more people are embracing the label with pride. The Holy Post crew unpacks what’s behind the growing affection for cultural Christianity, and they explain why it’s more important than ever to embrace the weird, supernatural beliefs of the faith. Historian Kristen Kobes Du Mez is back to discuss her new documentary, “For Our Daughters,” about the sexual abuse scandals that have shaken the faith of many in the church. She sees a link between the theology and culture that created and covered-up sexual abuse in the church, and the...2024-10-091h 29
Bodies Behind The BusATBS w/ Cassie Kirby, MA, LPCCEp Resources:Mental Health/PsychologyParenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel and Mary HartzellOn Grief and Grieving by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David KesslerShe Deserves Better by Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, and Joanna SawatskyWorthy by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher (this is the book I couldn’t remember in the podcast!)The Body Keeps the Score by Bessell van der KolkRedeeming Power by Diane LangbergSet Boundaries, Find Peace and Drama Free by Nedra Glover Tawwab (These also have workbooks sold separately)Deconstruction/ReconstructionJesus and John Wayne by Kristen Kobez du...2024-09-031h 14
That Makes Total Sense!Episode 263 – Sarah StankorbThis conversation is over a year in the making. When I first heard about this project last spring, I was intrigued and completely unprepared to read this book, much less do an interview. What Sarah Stankorb has done in Disobedient Women is extraordinary. For fans of Kristen Kobes Du Mez’s Jesus and John Wayne, you’ll … Continue reading Episode 263 – Sarah Stankorb2024-08-251h 08
The Shuvah PodcastEpisode 9- Giving Dinah VoiceThere is violence against Dinah, but not the violence you think. Did you notice we never hear from Dinah, or God, in Genesis chapter 34?
We amplify a novel teaching by Meg Gambino that shines light on Dinah’s perspective.
We put all of that in context to the culture of Christianity including the tragic consequences of misguided views on gender roles and sexuality.
Resources from this episode:
Meg Gambino’s sermon, Woman at the Well via Refuge Church
Jesus & John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Prepare the Way: In Our Present by M...2024-08-1537 min
Currents in ReligionStudying Evangelicalism: A Conversation with Leslie GarroteIn this episode, Zen speaks with Leslie Garrote about American Evangelicalism: its history, the challenges of studying a living religious movement, and best practices.
Leslie is currently a PhD student in Baylor's Religion Department. She is a Hispanic Theology Initiative scholar and a recipient of the Louisville Institute's doctoral fellowship.
Leslie's Recommended Readings:
Mark Noll's A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada
Darren Dochuck's From Bible Belt to Sunbelt: Plain-Folk Religion, Grassroots Politics, and the Rise of Evangelical Conservatism
Daniel Vaca's Evangelicals Incorporated: Books and...2024-08-0236 min
This Is Hell!Jesus and John Wayne / Kristin Kobes Du MezHistorian Kristen du Mez on her bestselling cultural history, "Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation."
Check out Kristin's book here: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781631499050
Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access weekly bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishell2024-03-111h 17This Is Hell!Jesus and John Wayne / Kristin Kobes Du MezHistorian Kristen du Mez on her bestselling cultural history, "Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation."
Check out Kristin's book here: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781631499050
Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access weekly bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishell2024-03-111h 17
You Have PermissionTrump’s Evangelical Cult of Personality (#241)NeverTrumper Peter Wehner returns four years after his last appearance, and Dan asks how he has seen the Evangelical political landscape change in the past 4 years and since 2016. They also discuss the ongoing knowledge crisis, which overlaps so much with our politics and the current state of Evangelicalism in America. Pete’s first episode, “Trump, Evangelicals & Faith in Politics”:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-have-permission/id1448000113?i=1000449110716Pete’s Atlantic Page:https://www.theatlantic.com/author/peter-wehner/Jonathan Haidt’s Book “The...2024-03-041h 16You Have PermissionTrump’s Evangelical Cult of Personality (#241)NeverTrumper Peter Wehner returns four years after his last appearance, and Dan asks how he has seen the Evangelical political landscape change in the past 4 years and since 2016. They also discuss the ongoing knowledge crisis, which overlaps so much with our politics and the current state of Evangelicalism in America. Pete’s first episode, “Trump, Evangelicals & Faith in Politics”:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-have-permission/id1448000113?i=1000449110716Pete’s Atlantic Page:https://www.theatlantic.com/author/peter-wehner/Jonathan Haidt’s Book “The...2024-03-041h 16
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS5E12 Tim Whitaker: The New Evangelicals (Reprise) - God and CountrySend us a textToday we re-air Ken's conversation with Tim Whitaker, creator of The New Evangelicals. Ken begins with some commentary on the new Rob Reiner documentary, God and Country.Ken welcomes fellow sojourner and podcaster, Tim Whitaker. Tim is "Creator and Facilitator" of The New Evangelicals, a highly popular and widely followed non-profit that sponsors podcasts and commentary that appear regularly on YouTube, Instagram, and TikToc. His productions include everything from short spots to full-length interviews, In his conversation with Ken, Tim tells his story - from...2024-02-271h 02
Spiritual Misfits PodcastSarah McCammon on 'The Exvangelicals'Sarah McCammon is an award-winning National Political Respodent for NPR and the author of the upcoming book: 'The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church'. ‘The Exvangelicals’ is part-memoir and part-journalism, providing a guided tour through the significant religious and political social shifts happening in our current historical moment, interwoven with Sarah’s own story growing up evangelical.As I said to Sarah multiple times throughout our conversation, I deeply appreciated this book. But don't just take my word for it! It’s endorsed by people like Brian McLaren, Nadia Bolz Weber, Jemar Tisby and...2024-02-1758 min
Arroe Collins Unplugged and Totally UncutActor Producer Rob Reiner And Director Dan Portland Release God + Country In Theaters
Producer Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland are the creative team behind a new nationwide documentary releasing on February 16 called GOD + COUNTRY.
The documentary explores the threatening and widespread rise of Christian Nationalism. As a Jewish man, Rob has seen the rise of dangerous tides and is passionate it doesn't happen again.
GOD + COUNTRY asks: What happens when a faith built on love, sacrifice, and forgiveness grows political tentacles, conflating power, money, and belief into hyper-nationalism? It features prominent Christian thought leaders featured as NYT columnists and other mainstream forums including: Davi...2024-02-1406 min
Conversations That MatterThe Power Worshippers ReviewJon Reviews Katherine Stewart's book "The Power Worshippers" which is also the inspiration for Rob Reiner's documentary "God and Country." Russell Moore, David French, Jemar Tisby, Kristen Du Mez, and others who claim to be Christians participate in that documentary, but how can they if it contains the same anti-Christian sentiments of the Power Worshippers?#godandcountry #christiannationalism #russellmoore #davidfrenchOur Sponsors:* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations2024-02-0353 min
Halfway There350: Beth Allison Barr and Christian Curiosity
Beth Allison Barr is the James Vardaman Professor of History at Baylor University and author of the book The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth. Today, Beth shares how she grew up knowing Jesus, learning that there were some things women didn’t do, and how intellectual curiosity is deeply important for her spiritual journey. We also discuss how knowing Church history and taking a curious approach to biblical interpretation can shape our faith in positive ways. Beth’s story reminds us that understanding church history with an inquisitive mind is a vit...2023-10-1658 min
A Season of Me StoriesBarbie, Preachers, & John Wayne: Things We Talked About This SummerWelcome back, dear listeners, to Season 4 of "A Season of Me Stories"! Can you believe it? We've been together in the podcast world for a whole year now, and I couldn't be more thrilled to dive into another season of conversations about the different seasons of life. To kick off this season, our first episode is titled "Barbie, Preachers, & John Wayne - Things We Talked about this Summer".Now, you might be thinking that I'm a little late to the game by discussing the Barbie movie. But trust me, this movie was a big deal this summer and...2023-09-2919 minThe Holy PostWhy I'm Still a Christian with Kristin Du MezThe last five or six years have been rough for many thoughtful faithful Christians. The embrace of Trump and Trumpism, the rise of ethnic nationalism and xenophobia, conspiracy theories and abuse scandals have rocked the church. Many have walked away in disgust. Some have spoken out and paid the price and yet, rather than walking away, they have remained committed to Christ and his church. One of those people is Kristen Du Mez, a New York Times best selling author and professor of History at Calvin University. Her book, "Jesus and John Wayne" made headlines by examining how toxic ma...2023-09-2537 min
Saving Faith with Eric Sentell of the Backyard Church BlogJon Ward's TestimonyMetamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging love of Jesus to change people’s lives.
Has American Christianity overemphasized emotionally-driven worship, hyper-spiritualized everything, and turned faith into conforming with doctrinal and political beliefs?
Those are the questions that Jon Ward tackles in this conversation based on his book, Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Failed a Generation. Kristen Kobes du Mez calls Testimony "a work of raw honesty and deep insight."
You can find Jon's writing, including Testimony, at JonWardWrites.org. Learn more ab...2023-09-0650 min
Sunstone MagazineE151: Jesus, John Wayne, and Captain Moroni: How Mormonism Became Evangelical.Mormonism used to pride itself on how different it was from other Christian sects. But it has since become part and parcel of the Evangelical movement. How did this happen? In this episode, Stephen Carter looks at recent LDS history through Kristen Du Mez’s book “Jesus and John Wayne: How Evangelicalism Corrupted a Faith and …2023-07-0300 min
Sunstone PodcastE151: Jesus, John Wayne, and Captain Moroni: How Mormonism Became Evangelical.Mormonism used to pride itself on how different it was from other Christian sects. But it has since become part and parcel of the Evangelical movement. How did this happen? In this episode, Stephen Carter looks at recent LDS history through Kristen Du Mez’s book “Jesus and John Wayne: How Evangelicalism Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation.”
https://sunstone.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SLP-151.mp32023-07-0300 min
Saved by the CityThe Nationalists feat. Weird Religion • Leah Payne & Brian DoakSaved By The City is proud to present an episode for the excellent podcast Weird Religion!In which our guests Leah Payne & Brian Doak discuss Deuteronomy Ch. 32, Moses Sings, and how Republicans want a Christian Nation.Moses sings a song that takes us…deep into the problem of Christian nationalism. Come for the most secretly controversial passage in the Bible; stay for Leah trying to be a therapist for Brian on the problem of hating Christian nationalism but fearing that we need it for social cohesion. And a scholarly theory on the ev...2023-06-1532 min
Books are Good, ActuallyJesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a NationFor May, we read Jesus and John Wayne by Kristen Kobes du Mez! We discuss muscular christianity, the tenets of evangelicalism, the myth of the cowboy and John Wayne, evangelicals obsession with sex and being very angry!
Questions from: https://kristindumez.com/jesus-and-john-wayne-book-club-guide/
June - Blood in My Eye by George Jackson2023-05-301h 30
CBF ConversationsKristen Kobes Du Mez, Complementarianism & The Biblical Worldview of EvangelicalsSponsors: Baptist Seminary of Kentucky(bsk.edu)
Join the listener community at https://www.classy.org/campaign/podcast-listener-support/c251116.
Music from HookSounds.com2023-05-211h 00Books are Good, ActuallyRules for RadicalsFor April, we read Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky! We discussed some of our misgivings with the tactics Alinksy described, the two people who recommended this book (surprising but at the same time...unsurprising), the categorization of haves and have-nots, means to an end, big tent organizations, and being on a CIA list.
May - Jesus and John Wayne by Kristen Kobes Du Mez
June - Blood in my Eye by George Jackson2023-05-0856 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS4E18 Tim Whitaker: The New EvangelicalsSend us a textKen welcomes fellow sojourner and podcaster, Tim Whitaker. Tim is "Creator and Facilitator" of The New Evangelicals, a highly popular and widely followed non-profit that sponsors podcasts and commentary that appear regularly on YouTube, Instagram, and TikToc. His productions include everything from short spots to full-length interviews, In his conversation with Ken, Tim tells his story - from home-schooled kid to drummer in a worship band to sold-out Jesus-follower to high-energy podcast host. As his view of the gospel expanded, he began to resist evangelical Trumpism and...2023-04-0456 minBooks are Good, ActuallyState and RevolutionFor March, we read State and Revolution by Vladimir Lenin! We discussed our history with him, Kautsky, opportunists and what their goals are, how we can/cannot wither away the state, the problem with the dictatorship step and Sonic the hedgehog!
Liberation School Questions - https://www.liberationschool.org/study-guide-the-state-and-revolution/
April - Rules for Radicals by Saul D. Alinsky
May - Jesus and John Wayne by Kristen Kobes Du Mez
June - Blood in my Eye by George Jackson
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Weird Religion100 THE NATIONALISTS (Deuteronomy ch. 32, Moses sings, and Republicans want a Christian nation)Moses sings a song that takes us…deep into the problem of Christian nationalism. Come for the most secretly controversial passage in the Bible; stay for Leah trying to be a therapist for Brian on the problem of hating Christian nationalism but fearing that we need it for social cohesion. And a scholarly theory on the evolution from polytheism to monotheism in ancient Israel. Deuteronomy ch. 32: sons of Israel, or sons of GODS?! https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2032&version=NIV The new survey, showing 50% of Republicans like Christian Nationalism: https://www.npr.org/2023/02/14/1156642544/more...2023-03-1531 minSaving Faith with Eric Sentell of the Backyard Church BlogWhat's the Harm in Christian Nationalism? Um, Idolatry.Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging love of Jesus to change people’s lives.
What is Christian Nationalism? What's wrong with it?
Eric discusses a new survey on Christian Nationalism that reveals alarming attitudes about religion, government, and political violence. Then he describes the problems of heresy, idolatry, and violence that arise from the ideology of Christian Nationalism.
To learn more about the survey and researchers cited in this episode, visit the following websites:
Christians Against Christian Nationalism
Public Religion Research Insti...2023-02-2048 minSaving Faith with Eric Sentell of the Backyard Church BlogWhat's the Harm in Christian Nationalism? Um, Idolatry.Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging love of Jesus to change people’s lives.
What is Christian Nationalism? What's wrong with it?
Eric discusses a new survey on Christian Nationalism that reveals alarming attitudes about religion, government, and political violence. Then he describes the problems of heresy, idolatry, and violence that arise from the ideology of Christian Nationalism.
To learn more about the survey and researchers cited in this episode, visit the following websites:
Christians Against Christian Nationalism
Public Religion Research Insti...2023-02-2048 min
all that's holy: blue collar podcstepisode 76: Pamela Cooper-White, part 2, bridging the divideEpisode 76: Pamela Cooper-White, part twoLike a football game, or a basketball game, we’re trying to outline our podcast into four quarter. After checking in with each other, we begin by continuing our conversation from the last episode regarding Christian Nationalism. There are numerous resources mentioned in this conversation, especially scholars who are producing new research on Christian nationalism. Notably, these scholars represent the fields of politics, history, and social science. There is information below abut how to follow them. Also, some key quotes from some of their amazing work. In the second and th...2023-02-1600 min
Relevant Faith JourneyIt's Been Weird: Thoughts on Evangelical DeconstructionThe last few years have been weird and it's not just the pandemic. They way people view and practice their faith has been shifting. Many are going through a process of reflecting on how they were raised and reevaluating their belief systems. They call it deconstruction and it's something of a buzz word right now, carrying a variety of meanings. In this episode, I talk a little about changing perspectives and the evangelical tradition. This podcast references the follow book: Kobes Du Mez, Kristen. Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured...2022-12-1614 min
God is GreyJesus & John Wayne with Kristen Du MezNYT best selling author Kristen Du Mez talks about her groundbreaking book Jesus and John Wayne and the hyper "masculinity" promoted among Christians. How on earth did our nation move from Jesus to Trump? #progressive #GodisGrey Catch new episodes every Wednesday! Purchase my memoir: ON HER KNEES https://www.godisgrey.comAudible version: ON HER KNEES https://www.audible.com/pd/On-Her-Kne...SUBSCRIBE to God is Grey: https://bit.ly/2TJAMH4PODCAST https...2022-10-051h 01
Bare MarriageEpisode 154: Katharine Bushnell: Another Hero you NEED to know ft. Kristen Kobes Du Mez + Julie ColemanSend us a textTime for another hero of the faith! Well, three, actually!This month we’re telling amazing stories of women that God used in history to fight against injustice and show that God values women. This week Kristin Kobes Du Mez, the author of Jesus and John Wayne, joins us to talk about her biography of Katharine Bushnell. Links to things mentioned:The New Gospel for Women: Katharine Bushnell and the Challenge of Christian FeminismOn Purpose: Understanding God's Freedom for Women Through Scripture by Julie Zi...2022-08-111h 02
Saving Faith with Eric Sentell of the Backyard Church BlogJesus and John Wayne - An Interview with Kristen Kobes du MezMetamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging love of Jesus to change people’s lives.
Jesus and John Wayne became a New York Times bestseller. Kristen Kobes du Mez surveys the history of masculinity -- how male gender identity was shaped, influenced, and promoted -- within American Evangelicalism from circa 1940 to 2016. She discusses some of her book's major themes and implications.
Learn more at www.umctrinity.org
Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com
Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO2022-04-041h 08Saving Faith with Eric Sentell of the Backyard Church BlogJesus and John Wayne - An Interview with Kristen Kobes du MezMetamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging love of Jesus to change people’s lives.
Jesus and John Wayne became a New York Times bestseller. Kristen Kobes du Mez surveys the history of masculinity -- how male gender identity was shaped, influenced, and promoted -- within American Evangelicalism from circa 1940 to 2016. She discusses some of her book's major themes and implications.
Learn more at www.umctrinity.org
Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com
Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO2022-04-041h 08
Woman BeingEpisode 62 | Let's Talk About: Passing the Equal Rights Amendment w/ Meghan Tschanz and Allyson McKinney TimmWhat exactly is the Equal Rights Amendment, and why is it important? Well, this episode is going to answer that question! It may come as a shock that the United States does not yet include equal protection for women in its constitution. Though the US has long been purported to be one of the leaders in gender equality, it is actually one of only 28 countries in the world without women included it its constitution, and ranks 51 in gender parity after it's neighbors Canada and Mexico. The ERA is a constitutional amendment that would explicitly bar the government from any...2022-03-011h 30
Ministry MisfitsMinistry Misfits Episode 39: Why History Matters with Dr. Beth Allison BarrDr. Beth Allison Barr joins the misfits to talk about why History Matters, and how our Theology and History are tied together.To purchase a copy of Making of Biblical Womanhood visit: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/235900To purchase a copy of The Pastoral Care of Women in Late Medieval England visit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1843833735/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2To purchase a copy of Jesus and John Wayne by Kristen Du Mez visit: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-John-Wayne-Evangelicals-Corrupted/dp/1631495739T...2022-02-081h 18
Good FaithEvangelical Politics: Theology or Sociology?In a follow up to last week’s Deconstructing Faith episode, David French and Curtis Chang dive into the sometimes murky and contradictory political views of Christians. All too frequently, the political stances we think are biblical are actually just cultural. Why are most Christians’ political stances so predictable? For example, why do many believers who care about abortion not care as much about systemic racism? Or vice versa? Tune into today’s episode as Curtis and David tackle the fascinating interaction between politics, culture, and the Bible… and end with a surprising take on abortion a...2021-12-111h 05
Following the FireMultiple Heresies: Exploring some challenges to biblical inerrancyYay – Nathan is back! In this episode we follow up with some explanation behind the claims Steve made in the previous episode about how the Bible is not as “inerrant” as we think, although we just scratch the surface. Unfortunately, Steve breaks the rule of only one heresy per episode.
Nathan’s wife is home! She completed the Pacific Coast Trail!
Her Instagram
Book club coming up - Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren
Steve’s TikTok- @heystevemartin
James Dobson
Book: Jesus and John Wayne by Kristen Kobes Du Mez
Podcast: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill
Episode 32...2021-10-201h 26
The Strong Women Podcast72. Loving Women and Children Through Unplanned Pregnancy with Brittany Smith and Natasha SmithNatasha Smith and Brittany Smith, authors of "Unplanned Grace: A Compassionate Conversation on Life and Choice", share with us the stories of women who have experienced an unplanned pregnancy. Natasha and Brittany both work for Save the Storks, an organization that supports pregnancy resource centers, and in this conversation, they show just how deeply they care for all life - whether inside or outside the womb. Natasha and Brittany help the church to see how they can live out the pro-life message practically. Natasha Smith and Brittany Smith Show Notes: Unplanned Grace: A Co...2021-09-291h 02
CBF ConversationsKristen Kobes Du Mez, Jesus and John WayneSponsors: The Center for Congregational Health, Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, and McAfee School of Theology's Doctor of Ministry program. Music from HookSounds.com2021-08-2954 min
What You LoveWhy Should I Grieve?In this episode we deal with the heavy topic of grief exploring the different stages, what they look like, and how grief can be a holy process that should give us hope. Mentioned In This Episode: I Thessalonians 4:13-15 Philippians 3:14 Psalms 56:3 John 11:35 Quotes: “People won’t remember what you said, and they won’t remember what you did, but they will always remember how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou “The destination of any trip sets the tone of travel. I am not on the way...2021-08-1842 min
With All Due RespectJesus and John WayneWith All Due Respect's Michael Jensen and Megan Powell du Toit examine masculine Christianity in the United States and question what effect it might be having down under.The episode kicks off with an interview with Kristen Kobes Du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne, a publication that discovers the worship of Alpha Male role models in the American church.Megan and Michael then examine the presence of Alpha Males in the Australian context, specifically the iconic Man From Snowy River.And finally, our WADR hosts entertain us with a 'For Argument's...2021-08-1641 min
Following the FireBook Club: "Jesus & John Wayne" by Kristen Kobes Du MezWe've invited Valerie Quirey (American, Canadian, former Brazilian, & church planter) to discuss possibly the most unsettling (yet important!) book any of us have read this year. The discussion was fantastic!
Book club book: “Jesus & John Wayne” by Kristen Kobez Du Mez
Special guest: Valerie Quirey
Valerie’s Twitter: @val_q
Join our Patreon - we'd love your support and we have some fantastic patron perks!Special Guest: Valerie Quirey.Support Following the Fire2021-07-071h 33
Poema PodcastPoema S7 033 | Kristin Kobes Du Mez on Jesus & John WayneToday, historian and author Kristin Kobes Du Mez joins me to talk about her bestselling book "Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation".
We talk about the forces in US evangelical culture which led to the rise and election of Donald Trump as President, dating back to the 70s and 80s and the Presidency of Ronald Reagan. We touch on the truths President Jimmy Carter confronted the US with...which they chose to ignore in favour of certainty.
We discuss the patriarchal and systemically racist system of evangelicalism a...2021-07-0553 min
Following the FireIt’s Complicated: Taking a new look at the TrinityIt’s Complicated: Taking a new look at the Trinity
Today we dive in to a deep and mysterious and complicated and confusing topic. We tend to just say this word and accept it and move on, but we're going to take some time to discuss the doctrine of the Trinity. The idea that 3 is 1 and 1 is 3. And we dive in to whether or not that's what we believe, and what does that mean for our lives, and what does it mean for how I treat my neighbor, or what I should do today?
Intro: 1:16...2021-06-161h 27
Following the FireAftershocks: Reactions to breaking up with your churchAftershocks: Reactions to breaking up with your church
Today we have a little bit of fun with a denomination personality quiz, then stick around until the end to hear Steve’s breakup letter to our congregation. And in the meantime, we talk about the emotions of this in-between space, community and lack thereof, and Nathan discovers #WeirdChristianTwitter
Intro
Nathan has too many books to read
So does Steve
Book Club Announcement
Next Book: “Jesus & John Wayne” by Kristen Kobes Du Mez
Song: “Jesus the Mexican Boy” - Lyrics
Third Culture Kids
Steve Martin is...2021-06-091h 27
Rethinking God with Tacos PODCASTKristen Du Mez / Jesus and John WaynePatriarchy, authoritarian rule, the nature of power and privilege in America and the Church, the deconstruction movement, Christians in politics; in this podcast, Professor and Historian Kristin Du Mez, examines the impact of perhaps the most influential subculture in this country, white evangelicalism. This conversation explores how evangelicals have stepped away from the Jesus of the Gospels, from sacrificial love. “But what was once done, can be undone.” To learn more or support us, go to www.afamilystory.org Please rate, review, share, and subscribe!2021-05-231h 01
The Skeptical Pastor PodcastEp. 10 || Is Christianity Inherently Racist with Nate HeyboerRacial Justice.
It seems to be missing from our churches. Especially, the White Evangelical Church.
How did we get here? What can be done? Can the church be saved? Is Jesus okay with this?
Join the conversation as Pastor Nate Heyboer and I talk about why racial justice became so important to him, what white privilege is (and isn't), how the White Evangelical Church has failed with regards to racial justice, how this has led to much skepticism towards the church and Jesus in general, and our path forward as people, as the...2021-05-201h 39
Why ThoGet in Formation: How Justice Forms Our FaithGet in Formation is a new series to inspire spiritual and personal growth. After the year we've all endured, it is important to find ways to refresh and renew our faith. Practical tools, helpful tips and inspiring wisdom, this series is jam packed with good stuff.
On today's episode, we discuss how justice has informed our faith. Through the current event of the trial of Derek Chauvin, we discuss the pillars of justice - integrity, love, mercy - and what it means to live justly.
How do we continue to remain in relationship with others who don't share a love...2021-04-2228 min
Wrestling With GodWrestling with Prosperity Gospel Again: It's Not All About the MoneyIn this episode, Gabriel and Megan continue discussing the Prosperity Gospel, specifically about the ways is permeates our culture in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. Our belief that health, wealth, and happiness are formulaic and can be achieved by simply making all the right decisions is pervasive in our society. So join us for a discussion on televangelists, faith healers, and Dave Ramsay.
Gabriel is reading, Did God Kill Jesus?, by Tony Jones. He also recommends, The Cross and the Lynching Tree, by James Cone.
Megan is reading, Jesus and John Wayne, by Kri...2021-04-1358 min
Halfway There237: Kristin Du Mez and Knowing Christian History
Kristin Du Mez is Professor of History at Calvin University and author of Jesus and John Wayne. If you haven’t heard about this book yet, you will soon because it is lighting Evangelicalism on fire. Kristin shares about growing up a bit sheltered in Northwest Iowa Dutch country, how moving and travel began to expand her understanding of the world, and why she decided to address militarism in the Christian faith. Kristen’s story reminds us that we need to know Christian history to understand our faith.
Listen to Kristin’s story now!
Stori...2021-03-2247 min
The HabitS3 E9: Kristin Kobes Du MezKristin Kobes Du Mez is a history professor at Calvin University and the author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. In this episode, Kristen Du Mez and Jonathan Rogers discuss stories as a means of reframing reality, the role of fear in political storytelling, and confirmation bias.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-03-0840 min
From the Front Porch306 || January Reading RecapThis week Annie is recapping all of the books she read in January.
All of the books mentioned in today’s episode can be purchased at The Bookshelf:
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Culture Warlords by Talia Lavin
The Push by Ashley Audrain
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
Jesus and John Wayne by Kristen Kobes Du Mez
Thwonk by Joan Bauer
The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon
From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of...2021-02-0434 min
Conversations OfficialJesus and John Wayne: Conversations with Kristen Du MezConversations with the author of Jesus and John Wayne, How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation.Kristin Kobes Du Mez is Professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University. She holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and her research focuses on the intersection of gender, religion, and politics. She has written for the Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, Christianity Today, and Christian Century, and has been interviewed on NPR, CTV, the BBC, and by CNN, the New York Times, the Economist, and the AP, among other outlets. Her most recent book...2021-01-221h 24From the Front Porch304 || Reading Resolutions 2021We are back! This week Annie is joined by frequent guest, good friend and bookstagrammer of @shelfbyshelf, Hunter McClendon. The two will discuss their 2021 reading resolutions.
The books mentioned in today’s episode are available for purchase at The Bookshelf:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
Emma by Jane Austen
Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford
The Removed by Brandon Hobson...2021-01-2134 min
The Common Good PodcastNovember 6, 2020(00:00-09:39): A Few Headlines: John Piper’s Liberty Convocation Pulled After Election Post. University said Piper's appearance with J. D. Greear was “unfortunate timing,” falling the same week as his viral article decrying both presidential candidates. North Korea COVID Victims Left to Die in Quarantine Camps. Carl Lentz Fired from Hillsong NYC. Man Arrested (09:39-19:40): How Churches Elevate and Protect Abusive Pastors: A psychologist explores the power dynamics that help turn shepherds into wolves. Tim Hein interviewed Diane Langberg. (19:40-28:22): W.E.B. Dubois wrote “Why I Won’t Vote” in 1956. (28:22-37:57): Lisa Bevere writes...2020-11-071h 13
Christian Humanist ProfilesChristian Humanist Profiles 200: Kristen Kobes du MezVictoria Reynolds Farmer interviews Kristen Kobes du Mez about her recent book "Jesus and John Wayne."2020-10-051h 11Christian Humanist ProfilesChristian Humanist Profiles 200: Kristen Kobes du MezVictoria Reynolds Farmer interviews Kristen Kobes du Mez about her recent book "Jesus and John Wayne."2020-10-051h 11
Dissident OrthodoxyDr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez - Jesus and John Wayne, an interviewThis week Jerran and Casey welcome on, as our very first guest, Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of the excellent recent work on masculinity, militarism and the evangelical church. The book is called Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. We explore the personal ramifications of this important work as well as getting a better understanding of how the White Evangelical church has shaped this moment in time.
Dr. Kristen Kobez Du Mez is a professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University. She holds a PhD from the University of N...2020-09-2156 min