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Christian Research Journal ReadsChristian Research Journal Reads Episode 96: Fear, Loathing, and Deconverting from the White Evangelical Church: A Review of ‘The ExvangelicThis is Episode 96 of Christian Research Journal Reads.This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “Fear, Loathing, and Deconverting from the White Evangelical Church: A Review of ‘The Exvangelicals’ by Sarah McCammon” by Anne Kennedy. This article first appeared online on Apr 24, 2024. https://www.equip.org/articles/fear-loathing-and-deconverting-from-the-white-evangelical-church-a-review-of-the-exvangelicals-by-sarah-mccammon/It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 389: Fear, Loathing, and Deconverting from the White Evangelical Church: A Review of ‘The Exvangelicals by Sarah McCammon’This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, the Journal seek...
2025-05-1318 min
KQED's ForumThe Growing Strength of the Christian Nationalism in PoliticsOn the campaign trail, Trump vowed to root out anti-Christian bias and embrace his “beautiful Christians.” A particular form of Christianity – Christian Nationalism – is informing the Trump coalition. Trump has appointed avowed Christian nationalists like head of OMB Russell Vought and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has said the country is in a “spiritual battle.” In a podcast, Hegseth said, “Our American Crusade is not about literal swords, and our fight is not with guns. Yet.” We talk with experts about the agenda and influence of the Christian nationalist movement.Guests:Sarah McCam...
2025-02-2557 min
The Bible For Normal People[Faith] Episode 53: Sarah McCammon - The Politics of EvangelicalismIn this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with NPR Politics reporter Sarah McCammon about the political influence of evangelicals and their support for Donald Trump. They explore how fear, cultural identity, and political strategy shape evangelical politics; the Republican Party’s relationship with religious voters; and the shifting demographics of Trump’s base. Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-53-sarah-mccammon-the-politics-of-evangelicalism/ Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/6EHScJQOdBM Mentioned in This Episode
Books:
God’s Stories as told by God’s...
2025-02-2456 min
A Public AffairReckoning with White Christian Nationalism
On today’s pre-recorded show, host Sara Gabler speaks with two journalists covering religion and American politics, Phoebe Petrovic and Sarah McCammon. Over the last year Gabler has been on this show to talk about her upbringing in a conservative evangelical community in the South. Today the show focuses on how the rhetoric of Christian nationalism is influencing US politics and the daily experiences of growing up as an evangelical.
Petrovic describes the rise of the Christian right and how white Christian nationalist rhetoric is influencing the Trump Administration. McCammon discusses the long an...
2025-02-1853 min
Faith at the Frontiers#74 Loving & leaving Evangelicalism - with Sarah McCammonAnother episode in our Exvangelicalism series, Sarah McCammon shares her story and her research on those who leave the American Evangelical church, to produce a powerful and insightful insider account of the exvangelical experience.Today is the launch day of the paperback edition of Sarah's book, The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church (Macmillan: 2024). Click on the link to get a copy!Thanks to Jamie Maule for audio editing!
2025-02-1848 min
SexvangelicalsBonus Re-Release: Loving, Living, and Leaving the Evangelical Church, with Sarah McCammon, part 2We are thrilled to re-release part two of our conversation with NPR National Correspondent Sarah McCammon. Sarah is the author of the book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. In the age of a second Trump presidency, it's imperative that we discuss the history of the Evangelical Church and politics, purity culture, gender performance, and healing. In part two of our re-release we discuss how there are a lot of memoirs, social media comments, and dialogue about leaving the evangelical church. However, as Sarah says, "you can't really understand the leaving without understanding loving and living the ev...
2025-02-1834 min
SexvangelicalsBonus Re-Release: Loving, Living, and Leaving the Evangelical Church, with Sarah McCammon, part 1Last March, we had the opportunity of interviewing NPR national correspondent Sarah McCammon discussing the strategy and implementation of rigid conservative values in her book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. We are re-releasing both our conversations with Sarah in honor of the paperback release on February 18th. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between Trump and Evangelicals, the rise of religious NONES, why folks stay in EMPish (Evangelical, Mormon, Pentecostal) spaces, and grief around those who leave. Check out our advertisement for our new relationship coaching business, Let's Heal...
2025-02-1043 min
Preacher Boys Podcast349: Why Evangelicals STILL Embrace Trump (ft. Fmr. Congressman Adam Kinzinger & Sarah McCammon)Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/preacherjan#magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance✖️✖️✖️How did a thrice-married businessman with a history far removed from traditional evangelical ideals become an evangelical favorite?I explore the cultural, societal, and theological factors that have contributed to this unique alliance. From the political goals of the religious right to the rise of Christian nationalism, we’ll uncover what drives this loyalty and what it says about the intersection of faith and p...
2025-01-1527 minPreacher Boys Podcast349: Why Evangelicals STILL Embrace Trump (ft. Fmr. Congressman Adam Kinzinger & Sarah McCammon)Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/preacherjan#magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance✖️✖️✖️How did a thrice-married businessman with a history far removed from traditional evangelical ideals become an evangelical favorite?I explore the cultural, societal, and theological factors that have contributed to this unique alliance. From the political goals of the religious right to the rise of Christian nationalism, we’ll uncover what drives this loyalty and what it says about the intersection of faith and p...
2025-01-1527 minPreacher Boys Podcast348: Exvangelicals | Understanding Who's Leaving the Church & Who's Choosing to Stay (ft. Sarah McCammon)Purchase a copy of The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church: https://amzn.to/4fVoape✖️✖️✖️Sarah McCammon is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion policy and the intersections of politics and religion. She's also a frequent guest host for NPR news programs.She has covered several presidential elections, including the 2016 campaign, when she reported on the rise of the Trump movement, divisions within the Republican Party over its future, and the role of...
2025-01-121h 00Preacher Boys Podcast348: Exvangelicals | Understanding Who's Leaving the Church & Who's Choosing to Stay (ft. Sarah McCammon)Purchase a copy of The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church: https://amzn.to/4fVoape✖️✖️✖️Sarah McCammon is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion policy and the intersections of politics and religion. She's also a frequent guest host for NPR news programs.She has covered several presidential elections, including the 2016 campaign, when she reported on the rise of the Trump movement, divisions within the Republican Party over its future, and the role of...
2025-01-121h 00
Postmodern Realities PodcastPostmodern Realities Episode 419: Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Widening of God’s Mercy: SexualityThis Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article entitled, “Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of The Widening of God’s Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story“.This article is also part of Anne Kennedy’s ongoing Theological Trends Column.https://www.equip.org/articles/richard-hays-changes-his-mind-about-sexuality-and-god-a-review-of-the-wideness-of-gods-mercy-sexuality-within-the-biblical-story/Related Articles and Podcasts by this author:Episode 413: A Christian’s Response to Pastor Lawson’s Moral Failure“A Christian’s Response to Pastor Lawson’s Moral Failure”Episode 402: Blessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David FrenchBlessings an...
2024-11-131h 00
A Song Called LifeEpisode #190: Sarah McCammonIn Episode #190, author and journalist Sarah McCammon joins Osi to discuss her book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. They dive into Sarah’s experiences growing up in a strict religious environment, examining how this upbringing led her to grapple with internal conflicts and ultimately reevaluate her beliefs. They also explore the psychological and emotional impacts of being raised in a rigid religious setting and consider the factors driving many to leave evangelical faith, as well as how individuals are reconstructing their belief systems in the process.
Sarah McCammon is an...
2024-11-0149 min
Where It All StartsElon Musk's Pay-To-Play Scheme To Get Trump ElectedIt's officially two weeks until Election Day, and SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants you to vote — for former President Donald Trump, obviously. In fact, Musk wants you to vote so badly that he says he’s giving out $1 million a day to people in swing states who sign his petition supporting the rights to free speech and to bear arms. It’s part of an effort to get more Republicans registered to vote. Except legal experts we spoke with — like Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin and UCLA election law professor Rick Hasen — say the whole scheme is likely illegal. L...
2024-10-2223 min
What A DayElon Musk's Pay-To-Play Scheme To Get Trump ElectedIt's officially two weeks until Election Day, and SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants you to vote — for former President Donald Trump, obviously. In fact, Musk wants you to vote so badly that he says he’s giving out $1 million a day to people in swing states who sign his petition supporting the rights to free speech and to bear arms. It’s part of an effort to get more Republicans registered to vote. Except legal experts we spoke with — like Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin and UCLA election law professor Rick Hasen — say the whole scheme is likely ill...
2024-10-2221 min
The Modern MannSpeaking In TonguesSarah McCammon’s upbringing was steeped in evangelical culture—raised as a Charismatic Christian in Kansas City, Missouri, she asked God for salvation at just two years old. Soon she was ‘street witnessing’, trying to convert strangers to her mega-church; praying at family dinners for the salvation of her atheist grandfather; and crediting Jesus for healing her stubbed toe. As a teen, she followed the expected path: wearing a purity ring, committing to abstinence before marriage, attending a Christian university, getting married, and starting a family.But then, she left it all behind.In th...
2024-10-101h 33
The Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 78: The Exvangelicals w/Sarah Bessey & Sarah McCammonChris spoke with two first-time guests, Sarah Bessey and Sarah McCammon about the Exvangelical movement and so-called 'deconstruction' in American Christianity. They speak about their own experiences in conservative, evangelical Christianity, how they approached deconstruction, what they are observing about deconstruction in our cultural moment, and of course, what they are currently reading.Books Mentioned in this Episode:If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) Fie...
2024-09-0954 min
Hello DeconstructionistsS2 E3: The Exvangelicals with Sarah McCammonSarah McCammon is an NPR Correspondent and author of “The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.”
In this episode we talk about:
Growing up evangelical in the midwest
Shifting views on LGBTQ+ people
Growing up in the evangelical bubble
The evangelical support of Donald Trump
Alternative facts and misinformation
Connect with Sarah
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmccammon_journalist/?hl=en
Substack: https://sarahmccammon.substack.com/p/misogyny-from-the-pulpit
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_deconstructionists/
Email: hello.decons@gmail.com
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/C3DUZdF3...
2024-08-2751 min
A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a BarSarah McCammon on ExvangelicalsText us your questions!Welcome to Season 5!We're joined by Sarah McCammon, a National Political Correspondent for NPR and author of The Exvangelicals, an insightful and empathetic look at the stories of those who have left white American evangelicalism. Sarah is also an exvangelical herself, so she has a unique perspective that blends both personal experience and rigorous journalism.The Exvangelicals examines the complex dynamics of leaving a faith community that has deeply influenced one's upbringing and worldview and what it means to build a life after.In our conversation, we...
2024-08-231h 07
Faithful PoliticsReplay: "The Exvangelicals" w/NYT Best Selling Author, Sarah McCammonHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comSarah McCammon, author of 'The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church" discusses her personal journey of leaving the white evangelical church and the broader movement of exvangelicals. She explores the impact of Trump on the evangelical movement and the process of deconstruction that many exvangelicals go through. McCammon also delves into the challenges of writing the book, including sharing personal stories and navigating family dynamics. Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities of evangelicalism and...
2024-08-171h 01
Books with BetsyEpisode 13 - Book Hunting with Tanima KaziOn this episode, Tanima Kazi, a writer (get her novel here!) who loves language, shares her love of romance novels, favorite parts of her favorite books, and how her day job helps her build ideas for her own writing. She describes how books speak to her and even shares excerpts from her favorite books.
Books mentioned in this episode:
What Betsy’s reading:
The Nix by Nathan Hill
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church by Sarah McCammon ...
2024-08-051h 00
DisruptedThe way Americans are practicing religion is changingThis hour, we listen back to conversations with people who think a lot about religion— both their own experiences and how it impacts society. NPR National Political Correspondent Sarah McCammon grew up in Kansas City as an Evangelical. Her book, The Exvangelicals - Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church tells her story and the story of others who felt disenchanted by the movement and walked away. Three Gen Z-ers talk about their relationship with religion and spirituality. Later in the show, we’ll hear from Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin. She’s the first...
2024-07-3149 min
Native TonguesSarah McCammonNPR political correspondent, journalist, and author of the NYT bestselling book "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church", Sarah McCammon joins us to discuss her religious upbringing, covering the last few presidential elections and insight into devout faith. Fortunately, she was willing to join us on our level through these topics.
Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on instagram @nativetonguespod for more content.
You can follow Sarah on instagram @Sarahmccammon_journalist, on Twitter @sarahmaccamon, listen to her on NPR and you can buy her book at all m...
2024-07-261h 19
Kudzu VineSarah McCammon will join us to discuss her book The ExvangelicalsSarah McCammon is an American journalist and a National Correspondent for National Public Radio, covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. Her reporting focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion and reproductive rights, the intersections of politics and religion, as well as breaking news. She previously reported for NPR Member stations in Georgia, Iowa and Nebraska.
2024-07-081h 02
Bare MarriageEpisode 239: Who Are Exvangelicals? feat. Sarah McCammonSend us a textPeople who deconstruct are often accused of never believing in the first place, or of just wanting to sin. But those who deconstruct are often those who have been hurt the most by toxic teachings. Today Sarah McCammon joins us to talk about who are “ex-vangelicals”, and her own story of deconstruction. And then Keith and I talk about what it means to create a safe and just community that honors people’s fears, betrayals, and concerns.About Sarah McCammon:Find Sarah's book The Exvangelicals on AmazonFollow Sarah on Sub...
2024-06-2758 min
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastLosing My Religion: NPR’s Sarah McCammon on EXvangelicals in Trump's AmericaDespite his many alleged improprieties, no group has been more intensely and closely aligned with Donald Trump than white evangelical Christians—some even going so far as to elevate him to the status of "savior." Yet, just as Trump fractured political norms, his presidency has splintered white evangelical families with a reactionary movement of people leaving the church: EXvangelicals.Drawing on her own personal religious journey, NPR reporter Sarah McCammon is a guide to understanding the immense support for Trump among white evangelical Christians, the backlash among former believers, and what this tells us about a divided Am...
2024-06-251h 08
St. Louis on the AirNPR’s Sarah McCammon explores alliance between evangelicals and Trump in bestselling bookNPR political correspondent Sarah McCammon grew up in a deeply evangelical family near Kansas City in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Later on, when she was assigned to cover Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign, her life experiences helped inform her professional career. In conversation before a live audience in STLPR’s Community Room, Jason Rosenbaum talks with McCammon about her new book, "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church."
2024-06-2149 minPostmodern Realities PodcastPostmodern Realities Episode 396 How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media MovementThis Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article, “How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement”. This is also part of an ongoing column entitled, “Theological Trends”. https://www.equip.org/articles/how-traditional-are-tradwives-evaluating-the-social-media-movement/Other recent articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 389: Fear, Loathing, and Deconverting from the White Evangelical Church: A Review of ‘The Exvangelicals by Sarah McCammon“Fear, Loathing, and Deconverting from the White Evangelical Church: A Review of ‘The Exvangelicals’ by Sarah McCammon”Episode 386 Can a Christian Attend a Gay Wedding? Alistair Begg and the Bad PhariseeCan a Christ...
2024-06-121h 07
Religion on the MindWho Are the Exvangelicals? (#268)Sarah McCammon, NPR journalist and author of "The Exvangelicals," shares her journey out of evangelical Christianity, including her pivotal relationship with her non-religious gay grandfather.We explore how journalism provided Sarah with a space to question and how my work in therapy also demands openness to evidence. We covered the impact of the Trump era on evangelicalism and the earlier Emergent movement led by figures like Rob Bell and Rachel Held Evans.We delve into the evangelical subculture's "parallel institutions" and their role in fostering distrust of mainstream institutions. Finally, we reflect on our wariness...
2024-06-1055 minReligion on the MindWho Are the Exvangelicals? (#268)Sarah McCammon, NPR journalist and author of "The Exvangelicals," shares her journey out of evangelical Christianity, including her pivotal relationship with her non-religious gay grandfather.We explore how journalism provided Sarah with a space to question and how my work in therapy also demands openness to evidence. We covered the impact of the Trump era on evangelicalism and the earlier Emergent movement led by figures like Rob Bell and Rachel Held Evans.We delve into the evangelical subculture's "parallel institutions" and their role in fostering distrust of mainstream institutions. Finally, we reflect on our wariness...
2024-06-1055 min
EvangelicalishThe Exvangelicals with Sarah McCammonThis week, April and Paul have a conversation with Sarah McCammon, the author of The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church, a 2024 book that is part memoir and part journalism, about the movement of people who grew up inside the powerful evangelical subculture and ultimately left it behind.
Sarah McCammon is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion policy and the intersections of politics and religion. She's also a frequent guest host for NPR news...
2024-06-0659 min
The Dismantling Doctrine PodcastThe Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church (with Sarah McCammon)In this conversation with journalist and author Sarah McCammon, we discuss her book that just came out in March, called The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.
Not only does Sarah do a masterful job of explaining why so many "exvangelicals" have left the white evangelical church behind, she shares her own story of growing up evangelical, deconstructing, and ultimately walking away from her childhood faith.
Along the way, Sarah's work blends diligent research with authentic examples of why people like her, and so many others, have simply had enough--for whatever reason--and...
2024-06-0550 min
The Dismantling Doctrine PodcastThe Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church (with Sarah McCammon)In this conversation with journalist and author Sarah McCammon, we discuss her book that just came out in March, called The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. Not only does Sarah do a masterful job of explaining why so many "exvangelicals" have left the white evangelical church behind, she shares her own story of growing up evangelical, deconstructing, and ultimately walking away from her childhood faith. Along the way, Sarah's work blends diligent research with authentic examples of why people like her, and so many others, have simply had enough--for whatever reason--and...
2024-06-0550 min
How To Not Lose Your Sh!tTaking the Ick out of Politics (with Sarah McCammon)When we hear news like Nikki Haley changing her tune and endorsing Trump, there’s no denying that politics can feel icky. But we have the power to make our voices heard - not just at the ballot box, but by reaching out to our representatives between elections too. This week, Amanda and Rachel sat down with NPR reporter Sarah McCammon to learn more about her new book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. It may be hard to understand how the evangelical church came to support someone like Trump, but Sarah walked us...
2024-05-2947 min
Religion UnpluggedThe Exvangelicals: Interview with Sarah McCammonSarah McCammon is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and cohost of The NPR Politics Podcast. Matthew Peterson interviews Sarah on the contents of her recent book, The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.
2024-05-1429 min
A People's TheologySarah McCammon: Who are Exvangelicals?This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted:unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheologyUse this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket.Watch full episodes of A People's Theology:https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheologyMason chats with Sarah McCammon about who exvangelicals are. They chat about why people become exvangelicals, deconstruction, the future of exvangelicals.Guest Bio/Info:Sarah...
2024-05-1358 min
Cafeteria Christian#273 The Exvangelicals w/guest Sarah McCammonNatalia welcomes author and NPR Political Correspondent Sarah McCammon to talk about her new book "The Exvangelicals, Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church." Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmccammon_journalist/ Substack: https://sarahmccammon.substack.com/ www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-05-1354 min
The AmendmentUnderstanding Trump’s Evangelical Base with NPR’s Sarah McCammonOver the last 40 years, evangelical Christians have become an influential voting block. White evangelical support for Donald Trump exceeded 80 percent in the 2016 election. The intensifying politicization of the evangelical movement has been too much for some, and many are leaving the church. To understand the voting patterns of evangelicals and the exodus of young evangelicals, Errin chats with Sarah McCammon, a national political correspondent for NPR and author of “The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.” Follow Sarah McCammon on X @sarahmccammon and Instagram @sarahmccammon_journalistFollow The 19...
2024-05-0836 min
The Gaslight Effect Podcast044 - Sarah McCammon's Exvangelical Journey: Is Gaslighting Influencing Faith, Politics, and Society?On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern unravels the complexities of belief, identity, and society with political correspondent and author Sarah McCammon. Sarah McCammon is not just a seasoned journalist; she's also a voice of insight and understanding in the midst of today's tumultuous political landscape. But what sets her apart is her personal journey—a journey that intersects faith, culture, and the very fabric of American society. Growing up in the heartland of Kansas City, Missouri, Sarah was immersed in an evangelical Christian community that taught her to fear God an...
2024-05-0746 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusThe Exvangelicals w/ Sarah McCammonSWAJ Premium IS ON SALE! $50 for the whole year! Subscribe 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/Growing up in a deeply evangelical family in the Midwest in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Sarah McCammon was strictly taught to fear God, obey him, and not question the faith. Persistently worried that her gay grandfather would go to hell unless she could reach him, or that her Muslim friend would need to be converted, and that she, too, would go to hell...
2024-05-061h 07Straight White American JesusThe Exvangelicals w/ Sarah McCammonSWAJ Premium IS ON SALE! $50 for the whole year! Subscribe 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/Growing up in a deeply evangelical family in the Midwest in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Sarah McCammon was strictly taught to fear God, obey him, and not question the faith. Persistently worried that her gay grandfather would go to hell unless she could reach him, or that her Muslim friend would need to be converted, and that she, too, would go to hell...
2024-05-061h 07
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby"The Exvangelicals": An Interview with NPR Reporter Sarah McCammonThere is a movement of people who grew up in evangelical Christianity out of those circles. These are ex-evangelicals or "exvangelicals."
Now Sarah McCammon, a politics reporter for NPR, has given us the first book-length treatment of this movement and the individuals within it.
In this interview we talk about her very evangelical upbringing (and wax nostalgic about growing up in the 90s along the way). She tells us her thoughts about what's leading to this disillusionment with evangelicalism. We talk about how race affects people differently within and outside evangelicalism. And she tells us what it's like to be a jo...
2024-05-0156 min
KQED's ForumNPR's Sarah McCammon on Leaving the Evangelical ChurchWhile covering Trump’s 2016 campaign, NPR political correspondent Sarah McCammon understood the white evangelical movement behind his political rise, because she grew up in that world. McCammon left the church troubled by the misogyny, homophobia and racism she witnessed. That experience is at the center of her book “The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.” We speak to McCammon and hear from you: Have you left organized religion? Why?Guests:Sarah McCammon, National Political Correspondent, NPR; co-host, NPR Politics Podcast; author, "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leavin...
2024-04-2655 min
Willoughby Hills with Heath Racela123. Reporter Sarah McCammon on Leaving the White Evangelical ChurchSarah McCammon is NPR national political correspondent, co-host of The NPR Politics Podcast, and covered the 2016 Trump campaign for the White House.Her new book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church chronicles her personal faith journey, and similar paths of former Evangelicals who have since parted ways with the church.She joins Heath to discuss her upbringing in the white Evangelical church, what caused her to question what she was taught as a child, and the intersection of white Evangelicals and Trumpism. Get full access to Willoughby Hills...
2024-04-2551 min
The GatewayWednesday, April 24, 2024 - Leaving the White Evangelical ChurchNPR National Political correspondent Sarah McCammon recently released "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church." It is part memoir and part exploration into the role Evangelicals play in politics. In a conversation with St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum, McCammon first talked about how her book connected with a wide audience — including people who didn’t grow up Evangelical like her.
2024-04-2410 min
Politically SpeakingSarah McCammonNPR National Political correspondent Sarah McCammon recently released The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. It is part memoir and part exploration into the role Evangelicals play in politics. In a conversation with St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum, McCammon first talked about how her book connected with a wide audience — including people who didn’t grow up Evangelical like her.
2024-04-2449 minPostmodern Realities PodcastPMR Episode 389: A Review of ‘The Exvangelicals by Sara McCammonSarah McCammon's The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church uses relevant anecdotes from her evangelical childhood and skillfully weaves her story together with sociological data and interviews of former evangelicals. Her conclusion is definitive. American evangelicalism actually causes harm.Tragically, McCammon ends the book not only having denied the existence of Hell, and the need for the gospel, but of the resurrection of the dead. The entire contents of the Christian faith discarded, she hopes that she will be able, one day, to peacefully. As McCammon acknowledges, it is not exceptional to find people who...
2024-04-241h 03
The Jim Wallis PodcastMeet The Exvangelicals: A Journey Through Faith and PoliticsJoin host Jim Wallis in a live and enlightening conversation at Georgetown University with Sarah McCammon, esteemed Political Correspondent at NPR and author of the thought-provoking book, "The Exvangelicals." Delve into Sarah's personal narrative as she shares her upbringing within the evangelical church and the profound intersections of faith and politics. Together, they unravel the intricate layers of White Christian Nationalism and its resonance within the presidency of Donald Trump, exploring its profound impacts on Sarah's faith and the broader American religious landscape. Tune in to this compelling episode of The Soul of the Nation as they navigate through...
2024-04-2442 min
KJZZ's WordWord S11.4 – Poetry with Craig Santos Perez and evangelical politics with NPR’s Sarah McCammonOn this episode of “Word,” we talk religion and politics with NPR National Political Correspondent and co-host of NPR’s "Politics Podcast," Sarah McCammon. We also chat with the winner of the 2023 National Book Award for Poetry, Craig Santos Perez.
2024-04-2331 min
On with Kara SwisherIs the Fight Over Abortion Rights Enough to Beat Trump? with Shefali Luthra, Sarah McCammon and Mary Jo PitzlDespite a recent uptick, President Biden’s approval rating and his poll numbers against Donald Trump are far from stellar. And with inflation remaining stubbornly high and gas prices moving up, Biden and his party seem eager to focus voters on abortion rights — and Republicans in Arizona and Florida have given him plenty of material to work with. To understand how the abortion issue might play out in November — and how the Dobbs decision is already affecting millions of people across the country, even in states without bans — we turn to three experts: Shefali Luthra covers abortion for The 19...
2024-04-2243 min
51 PercentArizona’s abortion banThe Arizona state Supreme Court has cleared the way for the revival of an abortion ban dating back to the 1860s. On this week’s 51%, Rutgers Law School professor Kimberly Mutcherson breaks down the court’s decision, and analyzes the current tumultuous legal landscape for abortion rights in the U.S. WAMC’s Ian Pickus also speaks with NPR political correspondent Sarah McCammon about her new book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.
Guests: Kimberly Mutcherson, professor and former co-dean at Rutgers Law School; Sarah McCammon, NPR political correspondent and author of The Exvange...
2024-04-1829 min51 PercentArizona’s abortion banThe Arizona state Supreme Court has cleared the way for the revival of an abortion ban dating back to the 1860s. On this week’s 51%, Rutgers Law School professor Kimberly Mutcherson breaks down the court’s decision, and analyzes the current tumultuous legal landscape for abortion rights in the U.S. WAMC’s Ian Pickus also speaks with NPR political correspondent Sarah McCammon about her new book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.
Guests: Kimberly Mutcherson, professor and former co-dean at Rutgers Law School; Sarah McCammon, NPR political correspondent and author of The Exvange...
2024-04-1829 min
The Back Room with Andy OstroySarah McCammonSarah McCammon is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and cohost of The NPR Politics Podcast. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including the intersections of politics and religion, reproductive rights, and the conservative movement. She is also a frequent guest host for NPR news magazines, and has appeared on the BBC, CNN, PBS, and MSNBC. During the 2016 election cycle, Sarah was NPR’s lead political reporter assigned to the Donald Trump campaign and previously reported for NPR Member stations in Georgia, Iowa and Nebraska.
Sarah is the author of the terrific ne...
2024-04-1300 min
Focus On Your Own FamilyThe EXvangelicals- NY Times best selling author Sarah McCammonSend us a textSupport the podcast check out the patreonI had the privilege of sitting down and talking with Sarah McCammon, New York Times best-selling author of "The Evangelicals". Sarah and I discuss the book and some similarities from growing up evangelical. Sarah is a national political correspondent for NPR, this was truly an honor to spend some time chatting with her.Please check out Sarah's socialsSUBSTACKINSTAGRAMThe EXvangelicalsFor those that want to be on the podcast make sure to reach out—link in...
2024-04-121h 08
Friday LIVEExtra: "Mean Girls" and Sarah McCammonOn this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a preview of “Mean Girls” at the Lied Center and an extended version of the interview with Sarah McCammon.
2024-04-1124 minFriday LIVEExtra: "Mean Girls" and Sarah McCammonOn this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a preview of “Mean Girls” at the Lied Center and an extended version of the interview with Sarah McCammon.
2024-04-1124 min
All About BooksAn interview with Sarah McCammon, her book is "The ExvangelicalsPart memoir, part investigative journalism, “The Exvangelicals” is NPR reporter Sarah McCammon’s story of growing up in the evangelical church only to question these beliefs later in life. Host Pat Leach interviewed McCammon about her experience.
2024-04-1016 min
Faith and FeminismThe ExvangelicalsSarah McCammon shares about her New York Times bestselling book The Exvangelicals-- Part memoir, part investigative journalism, Sarah names and describes the post-evangelical movement.
2024-04-091h 03
Due SouthNPR’s Sarah McCammon investigates her religious upbringing in “The Exvangelicals”; White Evangelical Protestants have most favorable view of TrumpSarah McCammon speaks with Leoneda Inge about her book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church, which is already a New York Times' bestseller.And, how white Evangelicals propelled Trump to the Republican nomination for President for a third time. GuestsSarah McCammon is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast. She is author of the new book Lilly Knoepp is Senior Regional Reporter for Blue Ridge Public RadioChris Cooper is a Political Science and Public Affairs professor at We...
2024-04-0349 min
DisruptedThe way Americans are practicing religion is changingThis hour, we hear from people who think a lot about religion - both their own experiences and how it impacts society. NPR National Political Correspondent Sarah McCammon grew up in Kansas City as an Evangelical. Her new book, The Exvangelicals - Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church tells her story and the story of others who felt disenchanted by the movement and walked away. Hear from three Gen Z-ers about their relationship with religion and spirituality. Later in the show, we’ll hear from Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin. She’s the firs...
2024-04-0349 min
Thereafter100 - Sarah McCammon | Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical ChurchThis week we're so grateful to be sitting down with Sarah McCammon. Sarah is the author of the newly released book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. She is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and cohost of The NPR Politics Podcast. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including the intersections of politics and religion, reproductive rights, and the conservative movement. She is also a frequent guest host for NPR news magazines and has appeared on the BBC, CNN, PBS, and MSNBC. During the 2016 election cycle, Sarah was NPR’s lead...
2024-03-271h 09
SexvangelicalsS6E06: Banned Books: The Exvangelicals, with Sarah McCammon, part 2 of 2There's a lot of memoirs, social media comments, and dialogue about leaving the evangelical church. However, as our guest, Sarah McCammon (@sarahmccammon_journalist) says, "you can't really understand the leaving without understanding loving and living the evangelical church." Sarah is the author of the new book The Exvangelicals. She talks with us about: The history of Christianity and politics What religion may offer The Bill Clinton Era and Purity Culture Evangelical Relationships Performing Gender Loving and Living (and Leaving) the Evangelical Church Grief Connection and Trauma Bonding Healing Through Storytelling Check out Episode #63: Banned Books: The Exvangelicals, with Sarah M...
2024-03-2632 min
TheThinkingAtheistThe Exvangelicals: with Sarah McCammonSarah McCammon is a broadcaster, investigative reporter, and author. She joins the show to talk about her journey into the world of the "exvangelical." Sarah's BIOHer BOOKVIDEO of this conversationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
2024-03-2634 min
NPR's Book of the DayIn 'The Exvangelicals,' Sarah McCammon analyzes loving and leaving the churchNPR's Sarah McCammon grew up in the white evangelical church — and though she left the tradition as an adult, she's continued to cover its ties to Trump's politics closely as a journalist. Her new book, The Exvangelicals, chronicles why so many people like herself have removed themselves from evangelicalism. In today's episode, she speaks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about the different breaking points she heard from other defectors — from COVID to racial justice — and why a decline in people who identify as evangelical might actually explain the group's rising political profile. To listen to Book of the Day sponso...
2024-03-2509 min
ExvangelicalSarah McCammon, Author of The ExvangelicalsToday I'm talking to Sarah McCammon, NPR political correspondent and author of The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. We talk about her personal experiences within white evangelicalism as well as how that informed her role as a journalist covering the 2015-2016 presidential campaign of Donald Trump, as well as how media coverage of religion & social life has changed since then.You can purchase her book, and support this show, by purchasing it from The Post-Evangelical Post's Bookshop.org page here.Exvangelical is a production of The Post-Evangelical Post. Support my work...
2024-03-2254 min
The Night Light with Joshua JohnsonLeaving evangelical Christianity: NPR's Sarah McCammon on "The Exvangelicals"Evangelical Christians have been getting a ton of attention lately, particularly as many align themselves more with conservative politics. An upcoming book from NPR National Political Correspondent Sarah McCammon explores how & why people are leaving their faith, and recalls her own struggles with growing up in the church. Join the live chat as we talk about “The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church”.
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2024-03-211h 38The Night Light with Joshua JohnsonLeaving evangelical Christianity: NPR's Sarah McCammon on "The Exvangelicals"Evangelical Christians have been getting a ton of attention lately, particularly as many align themselves more with conservative politics. An upcoming book from NPR National Political Correspondent Sarah McCammon explores how & why people are leaving their faith, and recalls her own struggles with growing up in the church. Join the live chat as we talk about “The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church”.
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2024-03-211h 38
KPBS Midday EditionNPR's Sarah McCammon out with 'The Exvangelicals'We hear from Sarah McCammon about her new book, "The Exvangelicals," and her life journey after leaving the evangelical church.
2024-03-2018 min
Relish The Full Audiobook That Keeps Thriller Fans Hooked.The Exvangelicals by Sarah McCammonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/168794to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Exvangelicals
Author: Sarah McCammon
Narrator: Sarah McCammon
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Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
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Growing up in a deeply evangelical family in the Midwest in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Sarah McCammon was strictly taught to fear God, obey him, and not question the faith. Persistently worried that her gay grandfather would go to hell unless she could reach him, or that her Muslim friend would need to be converted, and that she, too, would go to hell...
2024-03-198h 02
SexvangelicalsS6E05: Banned Books: The Exvangelicals, with Sarah McCammon, part 1 of 2.It's been really fascinating to watch the ways that Evangelical, Mormon, and Pentecostal (EMPish) cultures have begun to be deconstructed and discussed on a wider cultural level. While some still struggle to accurately name the direct correlation between EMPish cultures and the construction of the modern-day Republican Party, NPR national correspondent Sarah McCammon (@sarahmccammon_journalist) discusses the strategy and implementation of rigid conservative values in her new book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. In part 1 of a 2 part interview, Sarah talks with us about: Trump and Evangelicals The rise of the religious Nones Two target audien...
2024-03-1940 min
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastRick Wilson, Kara Swisher & Sarah McCammonThe Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson roasts the looting of the RNC under Lara Trump’s rule. Pivot host Kara Swisher details her new book 'Burnbook: A Tech Love Story,' while Sarah McCammon examines their new book 'The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-03-1852 min
Kitchen Table Cult PodS6E3: The Exvangelicals with Sarah McCammonThis week in the Book Club, Kieryn and Eve chat with Sarah McCammon about her upcoming book (March 19) the Exvangelicals! We talk about gatekeeping knowledge, rampant anti-intellectualism, and how changing your religious beliefs change your relationships. You can take the church kid out of the church but you can't completely take the church out of the kid.
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2024-03-1559 min
The Common Good PodcastThe Exvangelicals with NPR Political Correspondent Sarah McCammonDoug Pagitt sits down with NPR political corespondent and author Sarah McCammon to talk about her new book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.
Sarah McCammon is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion policy and the intersections of politics and religion.
Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt
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2024-03-141h 05
Rick Wilson's The Enemies ListTrump’s Evangelical AmericaIt’s difficult to tell where white Evangelicalism ends and Trumpism begins, so we’re excited Rick is joined by Sarah McCammon, NPR's national political correspondent and co-host of the NPR Politics podcast, about her book "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church." McCammon shares her personal narrative of growing up within the evangelical movement in the Midwest, her gradual estrangement from its teachings, and her eventual departure. The two discuss the complexities of evangelicalism's intertwined relationship with American politics, particularly in the context of the Trump presidency. They also explore the contradictions within evangelical Christianity, the ge...
2024-03-1337 min
Faith AngleThe Exvangelicals: Sarah McCammon and Ruth GrahamIn this episode, we are joined by Sarah McCammon, National Political Correspondent at NPR, to discuss her book Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. In it, Sarah tells a compelling, personal story about family, marriage, politics, and church—and she concisely boils down insights from scholars like David Gushee, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Christian Smith, and others you’ll hear her reference. If the great de-churching currently happening in American society is most acutely felt by Gen Z and Millennials, Sarah’s story is right in the heart of that. And since no one really knows where...
2024-03-1146 min
The New Evangelicals Podcast229. What Comes After The White Evangelical Church? // Sarah McCammonSarah McCammon discusses her book, The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church, and her personal journey of leaving the white evangelical church. She explores the reasons for writing the book and the motivations behind the exvangelical movement. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:05 Motivation for Writing the Book04:31 Reasons for Leaving the Evangelical Church10:07 Themes Explored in the Book17:31 Understanding Evangelicalism in the Media33:39 Debunking the Notion of Exvangelicals as Anti-Religion40:22 The Rise of Protestantism
2024-03-1157 minThe New Evangelicals Podcast229. What Comes After The White Evangelical Church? // Sarah McCammonSarah McCammon discusses her book, The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church, and her personal journey of leaving the white evangelical church. She explores the reasons for writing the book and the motivations behind the exvangelical movement. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:05 Motivation for Writing the Book04:31 Reasons for Leaving the Evangelical Church10:07 Themes Explored in the Book17:31 Understanding Evangelicalism in the Media33:39 Debunking the Notion of Exvangelicals as Anti-Religion40:22 The Rise of Protestantism
2024-03-1157 min
A World of DifferenceSarah McCammon on Politics, Media, and Leaving White EvangelicalismUncover the unexpected impact of the Trump campaign on the evangelical community as NPR journalist Sarah McCammon shares her personal journey. Her book delves into the complex experiences of those navigating a transition away from evangelicalism, offering a raw and empathetic perspective. Join us as we explore the surprising insights and vulnerabilities that shape this compelling narrative. Stay tuned for a revealing conversation that will leave you with a fresh perspective and a newfound appreciation for diverse religious experiences.My special guest is Sarah McCammonSarah McCammon, a national...
2024-02-2156 min
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
The BlackSheep Podcast: Presented by HM MagazineCCM Fantasy DraftCullen and Mason do a CCM fantasy draft with Sarah McCammon (American journalist) and Kevin Porter (Comedian and podcast host of Good Christian Fun). They draft their favorite CCM artists and try to assemble the best CCM team.Check out Sarah McCammon's work here.Check out Kevin Porter's work here.Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/theblacksheeppodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@theblacksheeppodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blacksheep-podcast-presented-by-hm-magazine--2258933/support.
2023-04-181h 27
Political GabfestExtremely Surprising MidtermsThis week, David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss the midterm results we have so far and the Supreme Court case that could upend family law and more for Native Americans.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Stefan Becket for CBS News: “The Unresolved 2022 House And Senate Races That Will Determine Control Of Congress”Rebecca Nagle for The Atlantic: “The Supreme Court Case That Could Break Native American Sovereignty”Leah Litman and Matthew L.M. Fletcher for The Atlantic: “The Necessity of the Indian Child...
2022-11-1051 minPolitical GabfestExtremely Surprising MidtermsThis week, David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss the midterm results we have so far and the Supreme Court case that could upend family law and more for Native Americans.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Stefan Becket for CBS News: “The Unresolved 2022 House And Senate Races That Will Determine Control Of Congress”Rebecca Nagle for The Atlantic: “The Supreme Court Case That Could Break Native American Sovereignty”Leah Litman and Matthew L.M. Fletcher for The Atlantic: “The Necessity of the Indian Child...
2022-11-1053 min