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Sons of PatriarchySeason 1 Post-Mortem with Sarah Stankorb, Kristin 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 StankorbJesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du MezLosing Our Religion by Russell MooreDonate to help the survivor network here.Join: Private Survivor Support Group.Sign up for our Patreon here.Visit sonsofpatr...2025-03-031h 10
A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a BarRe-Release - Holy Balls: Power, Masculinity, and the Making of White American Evangelicalism with Kristin Kobes Du MezText us your questions!This is a re-release of an episode from our first season: our first conversation with Kristin Kobes Du Mez, which happened to fall just after January 6, 2021. It seems fitting to revisit it now.=====In this episode, we chat with Kristin Kobes Du Mez about her book that's been making waves and is brilliantly titled Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. This book is probably our favorite of 2020 and is a must-read. During the course of this interview, we chat about everything f...2025-01-061h 25
Deep Dive Podcasting BooksJesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez,"Jesus and John Wayne: How the Gospel Was Co-opted by Cultural and Political Movements" by historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez, which examines the growing influence of evangelical Christianity on the American political scene. The author traces the rise of conservative evangelicalism in the United States, from its early days to the Trump era, showing how the movement has increasingly engaged with political issues, especially around themes of masculinity, family and war. The book examines key figures in conservative evangelicalism, such as Billy Graham, Jerry Falwell, Phyllis Schlafly, James Dobson and Donald Trump, unraveling the theology and political strategies that...2024-12-2817 min
Unbelievable?Unbelievable? Classic: Kristin Kobes Du Mez on masculinity, Mark Driscoll and the future for US evangelicalsKristin Kobes Du Mez is the author of the bestselling book ‘Jesus and John Wayne: How white evangelicals corrupted a faith and fractured a nation’.
She chats live with Justin about the recent ‘Rise and Fall of Mars Hill’ podcast, the support Donald Trump received among white evangelicals, the concept of masculinity and the future of Christianity in the USA.
For Kristin: https://kristindumez.com/
Originally Aired: 27 August 2021
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Deep Dive Podcasting BooksA New Gospel for Women by Kristin Kobes Du MezIn this episode, we explore the life and work of 19th-century physician and social reformer Katharine Bushnell through excerpts from Kristin Kobes Du Mez’s book A New Gospel for Women. We discuss how Bushnell challenged traditional interpretations of the Bible that justified female subordination, arguing that, when read correctly, the Bible preaches equality between men and women. We will also understand her activism against prostitution, human trafficking, and drug use, as well as the impact of her ideas on feminism and social movements of the time.2024-11-0214 min
On Democracy with FPWellmanJesus, John Wayne, and J.D. Vance with Dr. Kristin Kobes Du MezDonald Trump is clearly struggling with age and his ability to keep pace with the demands of a campaign and certainly to serve as President. Waiting in the wings is J.D. Vance, the least qualified Vice-Presidential nominee in modern history with barely a year and a half of elected experience. He was the choice of Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and the Christian Nationalist movement and that has far reaching implications. Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez has literally written the book on this modern movement. Dr. Du Mez is a New York Times bestselling author and Professor of History...2024-10-1745 min
A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a BarKristin Kobes Du Mez on Her New Film For Our DaughtersText us your questions!After more than three years, Kristin Kobes Du Mez is back on the show to discuss her new short film For Our Daughters, which examines the connection between the culture of submission and sexual abuse within the evangelical church and the Christian nationalist effort to influence the 2024 presidential election. It tells harrowing stories of survival and coverup and puts a spotlight on the theological and ecclesial structures that facilitate abuse and wield enormous power in our society. Randy and Elliot chat with Kristin about the film, as well as what she's been up...2024-10-121h 07
Worthy: Celebrating the Value of WomenBonus Episode: Interview with Kristin Kobes Du MezIn this bonus episode, Elyse interviews Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne about her new film, For Our Daughters. In this documentary, which is a collaboration between women who were sexually assaulted, shamed, and blamed by their churches, and attorney Rachael Denhollender, Du Mez connects the dots between toxic masculinity, the treatment of many women in the evangelical church, the lust for power resident in the Christian Nationalist movement, and our current political context. The film and other resources may be accessed for free at https://www.forourdaughtersfilm.com/ or on YouTube. Due to the na...2024-10-1139 min
A World of DifferenceDr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez on Centering Survivors: The Vital Voices Behind For Our DaughtersWant to understand the impact of evangelicalism on politics and how to make a difference? Discover how a historian, NY Times best-selling author and filmmaker are centering survivor voices to bring about change. Get ready to dive into a conversation that's making waves and sparking crucial conversations. Stay tuned for more.In this episode, you will be able to:
Explore the impact of evangelicalism on politics and uncover its influence on key societal issues.
Understand the significance of a survivor-centered approach in abuse documentaries and its potential to reshape narratives.
Gain insight into the historical context...2024-10-0956 min
Faithful PoliticsThe Making of: 'For Our Daughters' with Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Ph.D.Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comFrom Kristin Kobes Du Mez, the creator/author of Jesus and John Wayne, comes a powerful new documentary highlighting how a culture of submission and sexual abuse in the evangelical church ties directly to the Christian nationalist quest to use the outcome of the 2024 election to deprive all American women of basic democratic rights. FOR OUR DAUGHTERS speaks to all women of faith, encouraging them to use their voices and their votes to ensure that their daughters...2024-10-081h 07
Shifting CultureEp. 226 Kristin Kobes Du Mez - The Crisis of Abuse in the Church and What To Do About ItIn this conversation, Kristin Kobes Du Mez dives deep into the hidden crisis of abuse and cover-ups within the church. She pulls back the curtain on the disturbing patterns she's uncovered - where abusers are often quickly forgiven and restored, while victims are shamed and silenced. Kristin shares how her research for the acclaimed book "Jesus and John Wayne" led her to uncover these systemic issues, and how she felt compelled to give a platform to the brave women who have come forward with their stories. We explore the complex dynamics at play - the fear of losing power...2024-09-261h 00
Preacher Boys Podcast327: Kristin Kobes Du Mez's Documentary About Clergy Abuse Isn't Afraid to Get PoliticalRenowned historian and New York Times bestselling author, Kristin Kobes Du Mez (Jesus and John Wayne) explores the culture of submission and sexual abuse within the evangelical community in her riveting documentary, FOR OUR DAUGHTERS, available to stream on September 26.Directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Carl Byker, the film draws a direct line from the culture of abuse created by evangelical leaders to their fervent support for a presidential candidate who has bragged about abusing women.For Our Daughters is available online September 26.FOR OUR DAUGHTERS features sit-down interviews...2024-09-2542 minPreacher Boys Podcast327: Kristin Kobes Du Mez's Documentary About Clergy Abuse Isn't Afraid to Get PoliticalRenowned historian and New York Times bestselling author, Kristin Kobes Du Mez (Jesus and John Wayne) explores the culture of submission and sexual abuse within the evangelical community in her riveting documentary, FOR OUR DAUGHTERS, available to stream on September 26.Directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Carl Byker, the film draws a direct line from the culture of abuse created by evangelical leaders to their fervent support for a presidential candidate who has bragged about abusing women.For Our Daughters is available online September 26.FOR OUR DAUGHTERS features sit-down interviews...2024-09-2542 min
The SignalThe Signal | From Jesus to John Wayne and Donald Trump to Project 2025. A Conversation with Kristin Kobes Du Mez About MAGA EvangelicalsKristin 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 New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, and Christianity Today and has been interviewed on NPR, CBS, and the BBC, among other outlets. Her most recent book is Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. Kristin joins us today to talk about her book, evangelical support for T...2024-08-1443 min
Theology LabKristin Kobes Du Mez & Walter Kim - Masculinity in the Church: Then, Now, and the FutureKristin Kobes Du Mez (Calvin College) and Walter Kim (National Association of Evangelicals) discuss the rise of a cultural form of masculinity that's taken hold in many evangelical communities and which is the focus of Du Mez's widely acclaimed book, Jesus and John and Wayne. Du Mez and Kim also address how the values of this movement compare to the person of Christ as depicted in the gospels, as well as Christian Nationalism, and how we might consider alternative forms of masculinity in the church today. (Discussion moderator: Meghan DeJong, Highrock Church.)Recorded January 23, 2023.Learn...2024-03-1142 min
1 big thingKristin Kobes Du Mez: Inside the Evangelical MAGA voteIt's harder than ever to define what it means to be evangelical in America. But one constant? The Trump support. "The MAGA base is very real inside these evangelical spaces and it's not accurate to try to separate them," says scholar Kristin Kobes Du Mez, who herself has an Evangelical background. She tells Niala why white Evangelical power is stronger than ever for Republicans in 2024.Plus: Axios' Sophia Cai on what she's seen covering the Evangelical vote on the campaign trail, and why it matters that more pastors are spreading their word on social media.Guests: Kristin...2024-02-0821 min
In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTV#DogShirtTV: Kristin Kobes Du Mez on "Jesus and John Wayne"In this episode of #DogShirtTV: Book Shirts, we discuss Kristin Kobes Du Mez on "Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation."Publisher's Description:Jesus and John Wayne is a sweeping, revisionist history of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism, revealing how evangelicals have worked to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol of rugged masculinity and Christian nationalism―or in the words of one modern chaplain, with “a spiritual badass.”As acclaimed scholar Kristin Du Mez explains, the key to understanding this t...2023-10-171h 27
ReImagining LibertyThe Patriarchal Christian Right (w/ Kristin Kobes Du Mez)White evangelicals overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump in his campaigns and presidency. White Christian nationalism was a driving force in efforts to overturn the 2020 election. And many of the worst reactionary movements in the country, powering the growth of the far right’s influence, have their source in evangelical America.This is all, frankly, a little perplexing, given the peaceful, love thy neighbor core of Jesus’s moral teachings. But it’s nothing new. In her fascinating and troubling book Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation, Kristin Kobes Du Mez traces...2023-06-1448 min
Burn the BoatsKristin Kobes Du Mez: What Evangelism Means TodayKristin Kobes Du Mez describes how Evangelism has transformed, and its relationship to masculinity, oppression, and nationalism.Kristin is a pastor and a professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University. Her book, Jesus and John Wayne, reveals “how evangelicals have worked to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol of rugged masculinity and Christian nationalism.”This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BOATS and get on your way to being your best self.Visi...2023-06-1253 min
CallingsHistorical Evidence and Public Debate: Kristin Kobes Du MezEver since the publication of her New York Times bestselling book, Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation (2020), Kristin Kobes Du Mez has been in the middle of intense public debates about faith, nationalism, and gender in American Evangelicalism. In our conversation, Kristin shares some of the story behind that story, reflecting on the role that historical research plays in public life — as well as the choices, controversies, and hopes that continue to shape her vocational journey. She also reflects on her calling as professor of history and gender studies at Calvin Un...2023-04-0555 min
The Holy Post552 Jesus Gets Us & We Get Data on Christian Nationalists with Kristin Kobes Du Mez VuA Christian campaign spent $20 million on two ads during the Super Bowl, but the “He Gets Us” commercials are facing criticism from both the right and left. One side says the ads did not present the gospel. The other says the campaign’s funders are bigots. And everyone is wondering if the $20 million could have been spent more effectively. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn offer their takes. Then, Tim Keller has a new article with his prescription for how Christianity can thrive again in America, but does it all come down to overcoming political idolatry? And a new report from PRRI l...2023-02-151h 33
Pantsuit PoliticsKristin Kobes du Mez on the Origin of the Culture WarsThe American political landscape has been undeniably impacted by American evangelicalism and its leaders. Few people know the details of this better than Kristin Kobes du Mez, who literally wrote the book on it (Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation). In this episode, she joins us for a conversation about evangelicals' political impact, the legacies of toxic masculinity and racism within the church, and how our current culture wars trace their roots to this messy mixing of church and state.Sarah and Beth’s 2023 Speaking Calendar is filling up...2022-10-0759 minPantsuit PoliticsKristin Kobes du Mez on the Origin of the Culture WarsThe American political landscape has been undeniably impacted by American evangelicalism and its leaders. Few people know the details of this better than Kristin Kobes du Mez, who literally wrote the book on it (Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation). In this episode, she joins us for a conversation about evangelicals' political impact, the legacies of toxic masculinity and racism within the church, and how our current culture wars trace their roots to this messy mixing of church and state.Sarah and Beth’s 2023 Speaking Calendar is filling up...2022-10-0759 min
Freedom Road PodcastFeaturing The FOUR: Kristin Kobes Du MezThis month, we feature an episode from a new podcast featuring Freedom Road's Lisa Sharon Harper: The FOUR. You can check out other episodes of The FOUR at thefour.black.Kristin Kobes Du Mez catapulted to the top of the best-seller list with her book, Jesus and John Wayne. A leading church historian, she joins The FOUR in a real eye-opener for the team. Kristin pulls back the curtain on conservative white evangelical America to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the white evangelical movement, what got us to January 6th, and where we may go next. I...2022-07-1258 min
Chris Voss PodcastChris Voss Podcast – Kristin Kobes Du Mez – Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation PaperbackKristin Kobes Du Mez – Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation Paperback The “paradigm-influencing” book (Christianity Today) that is fundamentally transforming our understanding of white evangelicalism in America. Jesus and John Wayne is a sweeping, revisionist history of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism, revealing how […]
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Faith AngleKristin Kobes Du Mez and Walter Kim: Jesus and John Wayne in the Evangelical ChurchThis episode explores how “masculinity” has shaped elements of white evangelicalism in America. As evangelicals frequently make headlines for their voting patterns and outsized political influence, this discussion will peel back the layers and go deeper—especially on issues of gender equality, racial justice, historic Christian orthodoxy, global expressions of evangelicalism, and the possibilities and limits for evangelical renewal. American evangelicalism is today navigating an important moment of reorientation and reexamination of its identity, and as our speakers highlight, it has much to learn from the history and witness of its global counterparts.
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The Long GameTalking "Jesus and John Wayne" with Kristin Kobes Du MezKristin Kobes Du Mez is a professor of history and gender studies at Calvin University — a private evangelical college. Her book, "Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation," has caused a huge stir. The argument in Du Mez's book is that the attempt to infuse Christianity with more muscle, to make Christian men in particular more aggressive, has gone badly astray. Du Mez documents the roots of this muscular Christianity rising out of a response to industrialization and the loss of meaningful work for many men, over a century ag...2022-05-0351 min
A Catch Conversation with Kristin Kobes Du Mez: PART IIKristin Kobes Du Mez is the New York Times bestselling author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. 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 New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, and The Daily Beast, and her work has been featured on NPR, CBS, and the BBC, among other outlets.2022-04-2615 min
A Catch Conversation with Kristin Kobes Du Mez: PART IKristin Kobes Du Mez is the New York Times bestselling author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. 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 New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, and The Daily Beast, and her work has been featured on NPR, CBS, and the BBC, among other outlets.2022-04-2615 min
The Garrett Ashley Mullet ShowJesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du MezIn 'Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation,' author Kristin Kobes Du Mez seeks to solve the mystery of overwhelming American Evangelical support for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, yet ends up mostly recounting major scandals among conservative leaders due to, as she sees it, toxic masculinity and the patriarchy.
Dr. Du Mez is a professor of history, gender studies, and urban studies at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She holds a PhD in American History from the University of Notre Dame, with specialties in both women's...2022-04-171h 09
LäsarpoddenAvsnitt 64: "Jesus and John Wayne" av Kristin Kobes Du MezHur kommer det sig att de evangelikala, som betonar familjevärderingar och sexuell avhållsamhet, sluter upp bakom Donald Trump: en presidentkandidat med grovt språk och flera skilsmässor? Historikern Kristin Kobes Du Mez menar att det den naturliga kulminationen av många decenniers testosteronstinn actionkristendom. I detta avsnitt samtalar Läsarpodden om evangelikaler och exvangelikaler utifrån hennes bok Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation.2022-04-041h 01
Restless: Raw, Unscripted, Reformed RadioAvoiding Questions At Ikea with Kristin Kobes Du MezAvoiding Questions At Ikea with Kristin Kobes Du Mez - A Jesus and John Wayne Week Special
In the lead up to The Definitive Review of Jesus and John Wayne, Matt does his part and reviews a twitter thread from Kristin Kobes Du Mez and Denny Burk. The Author of Jesus and John Wayne is asked if homosexuality is a sin and we respond to her 3000 word blog post to respond.
Rate and review This podcast- Share the show this week we will be doing a give away. This bonus episode is...2022-03-2835 min
Kingdom RootsJesus and John Wayne with Kristin Kobes Du Mez (Rebroadcast) - KR 166
How did a libertine who lacks even the most basic knowledge of the Christian faith win 81 percent of the white evangelical vote in 2016? Why have white evangelicals become a presidential reprobate’s staunchest supporters? Scot and Laura investigate these questions evaluated by acclaimed historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez. She asks these questions and more in Jesus and John Wayne, which delves beyond facile headlines to explain how white evangelicals have brought us to our fractured political moment. Challenging the commonly held assumption that the “moral majority” backed Donald Trump for purely pragmatic reasons, Du Mez reveals that Donald Trump in fact r...2022-03-0331 min
The Pastor Theologians PodcastPastors, Historians, and Culture | Kristin Kobes Du MezHistorian and author Kristin Kobes Du Mez joins the podcast to talk about her book, Jesus and John Wayne. How have books shaped our theological and ecclesial imagination in American Evangelicalism? What is the proper relationship and distinction between pastoral ministry and the academic discipline of history? How do the idiosyncrasies of the subculture we inhabit create challenges for discipleship and pastoral ministry?2022-02-0153 min
Theology in the RawJesus and John Wayne: Dr. Kristin Kobes Du MezKristin Kobes Du Mez is a New York Times bestselling author and 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 New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, and Christianity Today, and has been interviewed on NPR, CBS, and the BBC, among other outlets.
Her most recent book, Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation, has swatted a hornets n...2022-01-201h 16
A World of DifferenceBest of 2021: Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez on Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a NationKristin 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 The Daily Beast, and has been interviewed on NPR, CBS, and the BBC, among other outlets. Her most recent book is Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation.The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partners...2022-01-141h 06
Faithful PoliticsREPLAY: "Jesus & John Wayne" w/author Kristin Kobes Du MezHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com**We're currently on a brief vacation and will return in early 2022, but wanted to replay some of our favorite episodes and interviews from this past year**When you think about the image of masculinity, what comes to mind? Many, and I mean many, people think of William Wallace from Braveheart, others think of folks like Oliver North, and even some think of John Wayne, the movie legend, who has brought us films like "Sands of...2021-12-0959 min
The Whole Church PodcastCan White Evangelicals Still Have Christian Unity? (w/ Kristin Kobes Du Mez)Kristin Kobes Du Mez is the author of "Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation" and professor of History, Gender Studies, Urban Studies at Calvin University. She discusses how the culture of evangelicalism has become so political and how it may have gotten in the way of the work of the Whole Church. We ask if it possible to rectify with those factions that have become militarized and if we can still have Church Unity. She also talks about why white evangelicals have come to support leaders in the Church like Mark Dri...2021-12-011h 05The Whole Church PodcastCan White Evangelicals Still Have Christian Unity? (w/ Kristin Kobes Du Mez)Kristin Kobes Du Mez is the author of "Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation" and professor of History, Gender Studies, Urban Studies at Calvin University. She discusses how the culture of evangelicalism has become so political and how it may have gotten in the way of the work of the Whole Church. We ask if it possible to rectify with those factions that have become militarized and if we can still have Church Unity. She also talks about why white evangelicals have come to support leaders in the Church like Mark Dri...2021-12-011h 05
Anazao PodcastsCan White Evangelicals Still Have Christian Unity? (w/ Kristin Kobes Du Mez)Kristin Kobes Du Mez is the author of "Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation" and professor of History, Gender Studies, Urban Studies at Calvin University. She discusses how the culture of evangelicalism has become so political and how it may have gotten in the way of the work of the Whole Church. We ask if it possible to rectify with those factions that have become militarized and if we can still have Church Unity. She also talks about why white evangelicals have come to support leaders in the Church like Mark Dri...2021-12-011h 04
Straight White American JesusGod Save the Men: Evangelical (Toxic) Masculinity with Professor Kristin Kobes du MezBrad and Dan are joined by Professor Kristin Kobes du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne, and an expert on evangelical masculinity and culture. They discuss why evangelicals imagine Jesus to be a heterosexual strong man, how evangelical pastors prime their congregations for fear, the trappings of gender complementarity, the #churchtoo movement, and the damaging effects of patriarchal church cultures.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 new b...2021-11-3010 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusGod Save the Men: Evangelical (Toxic) Masculinity with Professor Kristin Kobes du MezBrad and Dan are joined by Professor Kristin Kobes du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne, and an expert on evangelical masculinity and culture. They discuss why evangelicals imagine Jesus to be a heterosexual strong man, how evangelical pastors prime their congregations for fear, the trappings of gender complementarity, the #churchtoo movement, and the damaging effects of patriarchal church cultures.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 new b...2021-11-3010 min
Kreuz und Flagge05- Biblische Männlichkeit mit Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Kristin Kobes Du Mez und ihr Buch “Jesus and John Wayne”
Die Historikerin Kristin Kobes Du Mez erklärt, weshalb Weiße Evangelikale seit Jahrzehnten eine militante Männlichkeit demonstrieren, wie sie die Rollen der Geschlechter theologisch begründen und was das für ihr Wahlverhalten in Präsidentschaftswahlen bedeutet.
Hört die ganze Episode hier:2021-11-1700 min
Peace TalksKristin Kobes Du MezPeace Talks was thrilled to welcome Kristin Kobes Du Mez to the show. She is a New York Times bestselling author and 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 New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, and Christianity Today, and has been interviewed on NPR, CBS, and the BBC, among other outlets. Her most recent book is Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a...2021-11-1553 min
Think Act Be PodcastDr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez — God, the Flag, and Sex Manuals in White Evangelical ChristianityMy guest this week is Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of a recent book called Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. We explored the definition of an “evangelical,” which apparently I was for the first half of my life (without realizing it), and themes of a patriarchal, male-centered, even toxic masculinity that pervades many evangelical circles. We also considered how it is that evangelical Christianity became so wrapped up in notions of patriotism, military strength, and other things that don’t necessarily come from the life and message of Jesus Christ...2021-10-131h 15
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS2E64 THE BEST OF - Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Ph.D., PART II Jesus and John Wayne from July 2020Send us a textTHE BEST OF - Today we rebroadcast one of our most popular podcasts - Part II, from July 2020 - our conversation with author and professor, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Ph.D. Her new book, Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation, addresses toxic masculinity, tracing the imposition of rigid hierarchy in the traditional family structure from the earliest days of white evangelicalism. Dr. Du Mez talks about The Nones, Fox News, and conservative talk radio; the emergence of Christian media - from...2021-08-2834 minUnbelievable?Kristin Kobes Du Mez on masculinity, Mark Driscoll and the future for US evangelicalsKristin Kobes Du Mez is the author of the bestselling book 'Jesus and John Wayne: How white evangelicals corrupted a faith and fractured a nation'.
She chats live with Justin about the recent 'Rise and Fall of Mars Hill' podcast, the support Donald Trump received among white evangelicals, the concept of masculinity and the future of Christianity in the USA.
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In All Things PodcastWINNING and What it Cost Us with Kristin Kobes Du Mez (ep. 8)On this episode of the podcast, we talk with historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez about her NYT bestselling book Jesus and John Wayne (Liveright, 2020). The theme question of the episode: "what have we lost in our desire to win?" Some topics we discuss:
What surprised Kristin in her research and in the book's reception
Who is an evangelical? Who gets to say what is mainstream to evangelicalism and what is on the fringe?
How "Reformed" communities who have traditionally been "evangelical adjacent" fit into the picture.
What to do when we realize how much popular culture shapes Christian i...2021-08-2451 min
Jacobin RadioDig: Jesus and John Wayne w/ Kristin Kobes Du MezDan interviews historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez on her book Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. "Having replaced the Jesus of the Gospels with the vengeful warrior Christ, it’s no wonder many came to think of Trump in the same way."
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Off the PulpitJesus & John Wayne w/Kristin Kobes Du MezIn this episode, we welcome author and professor Kristin Kobes Du Mez to talk about her latest book Jesus and John Wayne and how her findings tie into the Asian-American church. 2021-08-091h 17
Norsworthy460. Kristin Kobes Du Mez: Jesus and John WayneDr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez joins the podcast to discuss the Evangelical church, being bookish, her attempts to destroy the Gaines empire, masculinity, and her book Jesus and John Wayne.
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Kreuz und FlaggeEp. 3 Evangelikale - wer sind sie? mit Kristin Kobes Du MezKristin Kobes Du Mez’ Buch “Jesus and John Wayne” findet ihr hier. 2021-07-3000 min
Cascade PBS Ideas FestivalWhat White Evangelicals See in Trump with Rev. Rob Schenck, Rev. Lenny Duncan and Dr. Kristin Kobes Du MezThree experts on religion discuss the history, the meaning and the possible hypocrisy of an unlikely union.
When Donald Trump won the White House in 2016, he did so with the overwhelming support of white evangelical Christians. And through the tumultuous four years of his presidency, the faithful stood with him to the dismay of many.
Critics contend that it is the height of hypocrisy for a faith built on the teachings of Jesus Christ and guided by the Ted Commandments to empower a person who has chosen hubris over humility and is seemingly unbound by...2021-07-2257 min
Things Not Seen PodcastJesus and John Wayne: Kristin Kobes Du MezOur guest, historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez, discusses her timely and polarizing book, Jesus and John Wayne. This heavily-researched historical account of American Evangelicalism has ignited conversations within denominations and across political divides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-07-121h 00
A Catch Conversation with Kristin Kobes Du MezKristin Kobes Du Mez is the New York Times bestselling author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. 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 New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, and The Daily Beast, and her work has been featured on NPR, CBS, and the BBC, among other outlets.2021-07-0641 min
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
Shake the DustPatriarchal Power and Evangelical Myth-Making with Professor Kristin Kobes Du MezThis week, the team talks with New York Times best-selling author, Calvin University Professor Kristin Kobes Du Mez about her book, Jesus and John Wayne; the recent history of white evangelical patriarchal theology; that theology’s ties to the consolidation of evangelical political power; how militant masculinity interacts with race and disability; her research for her upcoming book on evangelical femininity; and a whole lot more. Shake the Dust is a podcast of KTF Press. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Find transcripts of this show, sign up for our free mailing list, and subscribe to our blog at ...2021-07-0246 min
The Muckrake Political PodcastGOP and Twisted History / Dr. Kristin Kobes Du MezJared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman get annoyed by Rand Paul's awful historical take in the New York Times but find a window into Right-Wing antidemocratic mindsets. Then, Jared welcomes Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted A Faith and Fractured A Nation author Kristin Kobes Du Mez back on the show to catch up on radicalization in the white evangelical community and where things are now. To support the show and unlock exclusive content, including the additional weekly "Weekender" episode, become a patron at http://www.patreon.com/muckrakepodcast Learn more a...2021-06-151h 08
ing PodcastEpisode 39: "Discovering" (with special guest Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez)On today's episode, ~ing host Allison Maus talks with Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez, professor of history at Calvin University, and author of the bestselling book, Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. She'll be discussing themes from this book, how her faith led her to study history, as well as talking about her next project on the horizon.
We are grateful for the continued support of Everence, a faith-based financial services organization who believe it's possible to incorporate your faith and values with your decisions about money. To take a...2021-06-0853 min
Faithful Politics"Jesus & John Wayne" w/author Kristin Kobes Du MezHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comWhen you think about the image of masculinity, what comes to mind? Many, and I mean many, people think of William Wallace from Braveheart, others think of folks like Oliver North, and even some think of John Wayne, the movie legend, who has brought us films like "Sands of Iwo Jima" or "the Green Berets". But why is it that those are the figures we conjure up, and why are they all white? This week Josh and...2021-06-0859 min