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Gaslit NationHow a Christian School Kid in Indiana Saw the Fall of Democracies ComingThis week, we’re joined by the brilliant Chrissy Stroop, a scholar, writer, and all-around truth-teller. Chrissy is a leading voice in exposing the Christian nationalist movement, the exvangelical uprising, and the growing marriage between the American and Russian far-right. She also happens to be a trans woman with a PhD in Russian history and a wild journey that took her from a fundamentalist Christian school in Indiana to teaching in Moscow. Chrissy and Andrea go way back to the early days of calling out Trump’s ties to Russia when doing so earned us hit pieces, smea...2025-06-111h 00
Polite ConversationsLooking back at the DebateBros in my DMsThis is a clip from the recent episode titled ‘Transphobia in the New Atheist Scene’ - I was joined by Exvangelical writer Chrissy Stroop for this conversation. Chrissy talks about the debate culture that is holding atheist advocacy back, and I take a look back at some the worst debatebros in my DMs.Find the public version of the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UIAKby4Nih0Bm5sO4q72H?si=HUPXlNKESLG61Z9Bk-G0kwAnd the extended version here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-94-in-new-124954055?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_sour...2025-04-1408 min
Polite ConversationsNew Atheists embracing the Christian Right: Imperialism, Orientalism & Masculinity This is a clip from the recent episode titled ‘Transphobia in the New Atheist Scene’ - I was joined by Exvangelical writer Chrissy Stroop for this conversation.Find the public version of the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UIAKby4Nih0Bm5sO4q72H?si=HUPXlNKESLG61Z9Bk-G0kwAnd the extended version here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-94-in-new-124954055?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSubscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@politeconversationspodcastIf y...2025-04-1008 min
Polite ConversationsHumanists Remain Silent on G3nocideThis is a clip from the recent episode titled ‘Transphobia in the New Atheist Scene’ - I was joined by Exvangelical writer Chrissy Stroop for this conversation. Find the public version of the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UIAKby4Nih0Bm5sO4q72H?si=HUPXlNKESLG61Z9Bk-G0kwAnd the extended version here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-94-in-new-124954055?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSubscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@politeconversationspodcastIf y...2025-04-0807 min
Polite Conversations(Sample) Premium BONUS: Pro-Natalism & Eugenics among The RationalzAn impromptu conversation Chrissy Stroop and I had following our previous chat about Transphobia in the New Atheist scene. I decided to record it and turn it into a Bonus mini ep.We talk about what Pro Natalism really means and how it’s spreading among the self-professed Rational types online.Radicalized Ex-Muslim Sarah Haider comes up, as well as the topic of how the ‘pro natalist’ scene often openly discusses hitting children as a valid disciplining tactic. I have a deeper dive into this topic, if you’re interested in it check...2025-03-2906 min
Highest Power: Church + StateEp8: Domination, Liberation, & Christian Aid, with Chrissy StroopThursday, March 27, 2025 — You're listening to Highest Power: Church + State, a weekly podcast from Baptist News Global, hosted by Rick Pidcock. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.
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Polite ConversationsEp 94 - Transphobia in the New Atheist SceneI was joined by Chrissy Stroop, fellow atheist, cofounder of The Flytrap & senior correspondent for Religion Dispatches - for a chat about recent drama in the New Atheist scene. Some dinosaur atheists (Dawkins, Pinker, Coyne) recently quit their positions on the honorary board at the Freedom from Religion Foundation, because of their inability to keep up with the times & what science says about gender today. These old farts would like to keep insisting that gender is an absolute binary, and they are willing to have multiple tantrums about it. We discuss this and more, as it’s all...2025-03-2448 min
Refuse FascismWeek One of Trump Regime 2.0 with Chrissy StroopOne week in, Sam talks with Chrissy Stroop, Senior Correspondent for Religion Dispatches, and co-founder of The Fly Trap. Subscribe to Chrissy's Substack: https://www.bugbeardispatch.com/.
Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 8PM ET / 5PM PT, join us for a Patron-only Zoom discussion with historian Paul Street & host of the pod Sam Goldman, to discuss Trump's first 10 days and ways we can refuse fascism together. See link to register at our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/refusefascism.
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The Non-ProphetsFollow the Sheriff as he finds ChristMississippi sheriff's solution to the drug crisis? Everyone must 'truly find Jesus' The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on September 13, 2024https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/mississippi-sheriffs-solution-toChurch Attendance is (Once Again) Correlated with Authoritarianism — So Why Do We Refuse to Acknowledge It?Religion Dispatches by Chrissy Stroop on September 13, 2024https://religiondispatches.org/church-attendance-correlated-with-authoritarianism-again-so-why-do-we-still-refuse-to-acknowledge-it/The sheriff of Monroe County, Mississippi, recently posted two public messages after arresting a man for methamphetamine and weapons possession. He proclaimed that the only solution to the county’s drug problem was to find Jesus, raising conce...2024-10-0124 min
Inform Your ResistanceRerelease: Christian [Home] Schooling and How It Advances the Christian Nationalist Project with Dr. Chrissy StroopIn this eye-opening interview, Dr. Chrissy Stroop peels back the layers of Christian dominionism, and explains how this ideology is deeply woven into the fabric of Christian homeschooling.Dr. Chrissy Stroop is both a former insider and an expert scholar. She has long written and shared candid stories of growing up in a Christian educational environment. Here, she recounts the ways in which evangelical ideology was deeply woven into her own educational experiences. Her experiences are a prism for a deep exploration into the world of Christian homeschooling and its dominionist influence throughout the country. As Dr...2024-07-1855 minInform Your ResistanceRerelease: Christian [Home] Schooling and How It Advances the Christian Nationalist Project with Dr. Chrissy StroopIn this eye-opening interview, Dr. Chrissy Stroop peels back the layers of Christian dominionism, and explains how this ideology is deeply woven into the fabric of Christian homeschooling.Dr. Chrissy Stroop is both a former insider and an expert scholar. She has long written and shared candid stories of growing up in a Christian educational environment. Here, she recounts the ways in which evangelical ideology was deeply woven into her own educational experiences. Her experiences are a prism for a deep exploration into the world of Christian homeschooling and its dominionist influence throughout the country. As Dr...2024-07-1855 min
Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 60 - The Moral Panic Playbook with Special Guest Chrissy StroopJeremy is joined this week by journalist Chrissy Stroop to look at the manufactured moral panic targeting trans people. Jeremy and Chrissy discuss her personal experiences with religious trauma, the intertwining of evangelical Christianity with right-wing politics, and the predictable pattern of moral panics. Chrissy highlights the long-term strategies of the religious right in shaping education and politics to further their agenda. Jeremy and Chrissy also talk about Project 2025, the right-wing agenda for a potential return to the White House. Make sure to get informed at vote.org and vote the bigots out!You can find more...2024-06-261h 06
TheThinkingAtheistWhy Can't Christians Agree on "True Christianity?"Hardline Bible literalists say they're practicing the correct faith. Progressives say the hardliners are fake Christians. What the Hell is going on?Dr. Chrissy Stroop: https://cstroop.com/about/Chrissy's "God & Country" review: https://bit.ly/3UiowyFBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.2024-04-1652 min
Deconversion TherapyHe Gets Us and the God and Country MovieClick here to get all the media and source materials that go with this episode.
How'd you like the He Gets Us Superbowl ads? Christians can't decide what they think...and they're a'fightin. Find out who and what are behind the campaign.
Rob Reiner's documentary "God and Country" about the dangerous rise of Christian Nationalism releases Friday, February 16th. Karen, with the help of journalist Chrissy Stroop, looks into it.
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The Listening PostWhy are so many journalists being killed in Gaza? | The Listening PostAccording to Gaza’s government media office, Israel’s military has now killed 97 journalists in the Strip. Israel has barred international media from entering Gaza, firsthand reporting on the onslaught there has been left to Palestinians already locked into the occupied territory - documenting their own genocide.Contributors:Amahl Bishara - Professor of anthropology, Tufts UniversityArwa Damon - Former senior international correspondent, CNNSari Bashi - Program director, Human Rights WatchWael Dahdouh - Gaza bureau chief, Al Jazeera ArabicOn our radar:The settler movement - which has placed 700,000 Isra...2023-12-2324 min
Inform Your ResistanceChristian [Home] Schooling and How It Advances the Christian Nationalist Project with Dr. Chrissy StroopIn this eye-opening interview, Dr. Chrissy Stroop peels back the layers of Christian dominionism, and explains how this ideology is deeply woven into the fabric of Christian homeschooling.Dr. Chrissy Stroop is both a former insider and an expert scholar. She has long written and shared candid stories of growing up in a Christian educational environment. Here, she recounts the ways in which evangelical ideology was deeply woven into her own educational experiences. Her experiences are a prism for a deep exploration into the world of Christian homeschooling and its dominionist influence throughout the country. As Dr...2023-10-2655 minInform Your ResistanceChristian [Home] Schooling and How It Advances the Christian Nationalist Project with Dr. Chrissy StroopIn this eye-opening interview, Dr. Chrissy Stroop peels back the layers of Christian dominionism, and explains how this ideology is deeply woven into the fabric of Christian homeschooling.Dr. Chrissy Stroop is both a former insider and an expert scholar. She has long written and shared candid stories of growing up in a Christian educational environment. Here, she recounts the ways in which evangelical ideology was deeply woven into her own educational experiences. Her experiences are a prism for a deep exploration into the world of Christian homeschooling and its dominionist influence throughout the country. As Dr...2023-10-2655 min
This Is Hell!Twitter's Death and Anti-Trans Strategies / Chrissy StroopopenDemocracy's Chrissy Stroop on Twitter's death and what it means for the 2024 presidential election, and anti-trans activists taking a page from the anti-abortion movement's winning playbook.
Also, a note about Gaza and Chuck's adventures with media polls.2023-10-181h 25This Is Hell!Twitter's Death and Anti-Trans Strategies / Chrissy StroopopenDemocracy's Chrissy Stroop on Twitter's death and what it means for the 2024 presidential election, and anti-trans activists taking a page from the anti-abortion movement's winning playbook.
Also, a note about Gaza and Chuck's adventures with media polls.2023-10-181h 25
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusEvangelicals, Christian Zionism, and IsraelIn light of recent events we are re-releasing Dan's interview with Chrissy Stroop, who helps explain the Evangelical obsession with Israel. One of the main themes is how Evangelicals profess love for Israel based on their need for it theologically, but rarely attend to the actual lives or politics of Jewish people. They explain how this works through an examination of supersessionism and Christian Zionism. This episode provides a background for why conservative Christians are so unquestionably pro-Israel even in times of conflict and war.Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to...2023-10-0937 minStraight White American JesusEvangelicals, Christian Zionism, and IsraelIn light of recent events we are re-releasing Dan's interview with Chrissy Stroop, who helps explain the Evangelical obsession with Israel. One of the main themes is how Evangelicals profess love for Israel based on their need for it theologically, but rarely attend to the actual lives or politics of Jewish people. They explain how this works through an examination of supersessionism and Christian Zionism. This episode provides a background for why conservative Christians are so unquestionably pro-Israel even in times of conflict and war.Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to...2023-10-0937 min
The Listening PostUnderstanding the Saudi sports investment | The Listening PostSaudi Arabia’s massive spending on sport is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s strategy to diversify the petrostate’s economy and re-shape its brand.Contributors:Abdullah Al-Arian - Author, Football in the Middle EastGregg Carlstrom - Middle East Correspondent, The EconomistKristin Diwan - Senior Research Scholar, The Arab Gulf States InstituteRayhan Uddin - Journalist, Middle East EyeOn our radar:This week saw the launch of the biggest antitrust trial of the century against tech behemoth, Google. Flo Phillips explains what’s at stake, and why gove...2023-09-1624 min
Flux Podcasts (Formerly Theory of Change)Doomscroll #006: Rudy Giuliani needs your moneyMatt, Lisa, and guest Chrissy Stroop discuss:00:36 — Rudy Giuliani is begging Donald Trump for money for his failed 2020 election lawsuits, but Trump hasn’t paid a cent so far02:57 — Despite not getting his lawyering payout, Rudy is still making hundreds of thousands a year thanks to the miracle of “wingnut welfare”05:37 — As Republicans gear up for their first presidential debate, Trump says he’s not going to go to any of them11:13 — Jordan Peterson busted for turning negative reviews into positive blurbs for paperback edition of his latest book15:10 — International Ches...2023-08-2235 min
Doomscroll PodcastDoomscroll #006: Rudy Giuliani needs your moneyMatt, Lisa, and guest Chrissy Stroop discuss:00:36 — Rudy Giuliani is begging Donald Trump for money for his failed 2020 election lawsuits, but Trump hasn’t paid a cent so far02:57 — Despite not getting his lawyering payout, Rudy is still making hundreds of thousands a year thanks to the miracle of “wingnut welfare”05:37 — As Republicans gear up for their first presidential debate, Trump says he’s not going to go to any of them11:13 — Jordan Peterson busted for turning negative reviews into positive blurbs for paperback edition of his latest book15:10 — International Ches...2023-08-2235 min
Pod Only KnowsWeekend Chit-Chat Episode #3 - Your True Authentic SelfOn this chit-chat, we try to define what we mean when we say "authentic", what is "the true self", and we are all so prone to dividing religion into "real" and "fake".Also - fitness cults, the console wars, Coke and Pepsi, and Haruki Murakami.For this episode, we looked at work by Chrissy Stroop (https://religiondispatches.org/christian-nationalism-is-authentically-christian-and-according-to-a-new-poll-most-white-evangelicals-are-supporters/), Jessica Grose (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/opinion/religion-fitness.html), and David Chidester (https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520242807/authentic-fakes)2023-07-291h 01
Polite ConversationsEp 70 - Pride & PrejudiceChrissy Stroop (@C_Stroop), exvangelical writer/columnist & Chris Stedman (@ChrisDStedman) writer, professor, podcaster, join me for this special Pride episode, to talk about the recent surge in anti-lgbtq sentiment, ‘woke’ corporations, the roles of the religious right & rightwing atheists in the current queerphobic Satanic panic & much more…If you enjoy this show please consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos & leaving a 5 star review on iTunes or Spotify to help others find the show!——-Links:Trans legislation tracker: https://translegislation.com/Messianic Judaism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messianic_Judaism“The phrase “Diversity = White Genocide” is a white supremacist slogan coined by disciples of...2023-06-142h 11
Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: Trump Indicted, Robertson Dead, + Catholic Public Schools?Brad and Dan being by discussing Trump's indictment on federal charges. They then break down the life and death of Pat Robertson - an architect of the Religious Right and someone whose influence resounds in American Christian nationalism today, from media, to spiritual warfare, to queerphobia, and more. They finish the episode with a discussion of SCOTUS' surprising decision to defend voting rights and Oklahoma's move to create a Catholic public school.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/2023-06-1059 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: Trump Indicted, Robertson Dead, + Catholic Public Schools?Brad and Dan being by discussing Trump's indictment on federal charges. They then break down the life and death of Pat Robertson - an architect of the Religious Right and someone whose influence resounds in American Christian nationalism today, from media, to spiritual warfare, to queerphobia, and more. They finish the episode with a discussion of SCOTUS' surprising decision to defend voting rights and Oklahoma's move to create a Catholic public school.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/2023-06-1059 min
Chapel ProbationChapel Probation s3 Chrissy StroopWe're back with Season 3!
We start the season with someone who helped Scott get started in the deconstruction world, Dr. Chrissy Stroop. Everyone who listens to this podcast is likely familiar with Chrissy's work, but she joins us to talk about her educational experiences and how they shaped who she is today.
Dr. Stroop is a co-editor in the groundbreaking Empty the Pews anthology of stories of deconstruction.
Support Dr. Stroop by joining her Patreon here.
Update: Despite not being monetized, Spotify has flagged my Songs of Deconstruction...2023-04-2547 min
Beyond Atheism PodcastEp. 63: The Persistence of Christian Privilege – Chrissy StroopIn this episode, we talk with Chrissy Stroop, an ex-evangelical writer, speaker, and advocate. We talk about Chrissy’s journey out of evangelicalism, her creation of the hashtag #EmptyThePews, and her thoughts on Christian nationalism today. We also talk about Christian privilege and how it can be unwittingly maintained even by atheists. In the lightning round, we learn whether a “true atheist” can be a Christian nationalist.In the bonus section, available exclusively to supporters on Patreon, we talk with Chrissy about her time studying and teaching in Russia, and how her experience foreshadowed the state of Russia today...2023-04-061h 32
Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: State of the OnionBrad and Dan begin by discussing the State of the Union address given by Pres. Biden this past week. Brad touches on Biden's main theme: how he is working to provide support, relief, funding for Americans in the form of infrastructure, healthcare, and price protections. On the other hand, Dan notes, the GOP reacted to the speech with consistent jeering and boos with Marjorie Taylor Green leading the way. This represents for both of them the ways that democratic processes have been eroded in the face of the perpetual culture wars waged by the GOP and the result of...2023-02-1056 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: State of the OnionBrad and Dan begin by discussing the State of the Union address given by Pres. Biden this past week. Brad touches on Biden's main theme: how he is working to provide support, relief, funding for Americans in the form of infrastructure, healthcare, and price protections. On the other hand, Dan notes, the GOP reacted to the speech with consistent jeering and boos with Marjorie Taylor Green leading the way. This represents for both of them the ways that democratic processes have been eroded in the face of the perpetual culture wars waged by the GOP and the result of...2023-02-1056 min
Thereafter059 - Chrissy Stroop | Pluralism and Letting Go of God Without Leaving the ConversationThis week we had the privilege of sitting down for a conversation with Chrissy Stroop. Chrissy is an important voice in the exvangelical and post-Christian conversation and brings so much to that conversation through her work as a scholar, researcher, author, and educator. She is a Senior correspondent for @RDispatches, columnist for @openDemocracy, as well as a speaker and writer for hire. She is the co-editor of Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church (available here: https://www.amazon.com/Empty-Pews-Stories-Leaving-Church/dp/1946093076).
You can follow her on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/C_Stroop
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Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusThe Orange Wave, Ep. 8: Old SchoolIf you want to take the country back for God, if you want to have dominion over every level of society, if you want to ensure a white Christian patriarchy rules over the land--you have to start with the children. Christian school movements are part of the fabric of the Religious Right. On this episode, Brad examines why the Christian schooling movement--including homeschooling--took off in the 60s, how it has shed government oversight, and what effects its having on our public education system and our public square. This episode features interviews with Dr. Chrissy Stroop and Scott Okamoto.2022-05-1004 minStraight White American JesusThe Orange Wave, Ep. 8: Old SchoolIf you want to take the country back for God, if you want to have dominion over every level of society, if you want to ensure a white Christian patriarchy rules over the land--you have to start with the children. Christian school movements are part of the fabric of the Religious Right. On this episode, Brad examines why the Christian schooling movement--including homeschooling--took off in the 60s, how it has shed government oversight, and what effects its having on our public education system and our public square. This episode features interviews with Dr. Chrissy Stroop and Scott Okamoto.2022-05-1004 min
Go With GraceChristian Privilege and the Media with Chrissy StroopSo much gratitude to Chrissy Stroop for taking the time to speak with me. Chrissy is also the coeditor of the essay anthology Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church.
Please support her work by ordering the anthology, following her on social media or visiting her website . Here are a few of the articles mentioned in the episode:
ONE YEAR AFTER 1/6, MEDIA STILL REFUSE TO RECOGNIZE AUTHORITARIAN CHRISTIANITY
SECULARISM IN THE US IS LARGER, MORE DIVERSE AND MORE DYNAMIC THAN EVER, BUT YOU WOULDN’T KNOW IT FROM THE MEDIA
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Veterans of Culture Wars052: Chrissy Stroop at the VCWRussia expert and trans activist Chrissy Stroop joins the VCW hall to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Putin's religious and ethno-nationalist mindset, the connections between the Kremlin and some on the American right and the various anti-trans state laws that are being proposed in red states around our country. She also shares her Evangelical story.
Connect with Chrissy:
Twitter: @C_stroop
Website: https://cstroop.com/
Mentioned on the pod:
Portland June 4th meet-up:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdx-meetup-tickets-310758094827
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Secular SexualitySecular Sexuality 09.13 03-31-2022 with Christy Powell and Chrissy StroopWhen you don’t believe in god or hell or eternal damnation and think that sex and body positivity are important values, it can be really hard to find exactly the right words to describe what is going on in state legislatures all across the country. If these queer targeted and religiously minded policies really do reflect the prevailing culture of the land then I suppose while in Rome we can swear as the Christian nationalists do and goddamn this f*cking dumbass bigotry straight to hell. Journalist and friend of the show Chrissy Stroop returns this week to help us...2022-04-011h 28
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: All Aboard the Sexual Anarchy Freedom ConvoyBrad and Dan begin by discussing the Jericho Marches connected to the "Freedom Convoy" protests in Ottawa. Drawing on work by the writer Chrissy Stroop and scholar Thomas Lecaque, they discuss how the Jericho story provides a narrative in which both American J6 and Canadian convoy protesters/rioters are able to use as a way to build group cohesion and justify their actions.Chrissy Stroop on Christian nationalism and the Canada convoy: https://conversationalist.org/2022/02/17/freedom-convoys-extremism-poses-long-term-damage-to-canadian-civil-society/Thomas Lecaque on the Jericho Marches: https://www.editorialboard.com/that-freedom-convoy-in-ottawa-its-partly-inspired-by-a-biblical-account-of-divine-massacre/In the next...2022-02-1810 minStraight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: All Aboard the Sexual Anarchy Freedom ConvoyBrad and Dan begin by discussing the Jericho Marches connected to the "Freedom Convoy" protests in Ottawa. Drawing on work by the writer Chrissy Stroop and scholar Thomas Lecaque, they discuss how the Jericho story provides a narrative in which both American J6 and Canadian convoy protesters/rioters are able to use as a way to build group cohesion and justify their actions.Chrissy Stroop on Christian nationalism and the Canada convoy: https://conversationalist.org/2022/02/17/freedom-convoys-extremism-poses-long-term-damage-to-canadian-civil-society/Thomas Lecaque on the Jericho Marches: https://www.editorialboard.com/that-freedom-convoy-in-ottawa-its-partly-inspired-by-a-biblical-account-of-divine-massacre/In the next...2022-02-1810 min
Where We’re HeadedThe Pope, Puritans & Paula WhiteWhat do the Pope, the Puritans & Pastor Paula White have in common? Come along as we explore some of the how’s & why’s that make religion & politics a match not quite "made in heaven".
Rogiérs details the phenomena of 'colonial faith', its political underpinnings throughout history and draws links to modern American Evangelical culture and the political Right. We also discuss the ways (in theory + practice) that Black and Latino Evangelicals have propped up White Evangelical culture & Christian Nationalists...to the detriment of everyone.
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Respecting ReligionChristian nationalism and January 6Christian nationalism is one of the great threats to religious freedom in America, and there’s a new, comprehensive report on the role it played in the January 6 insurrection. Amanda and Holly take a look at what the report tells us, BJC’s experience working with Freedom From Religion Foundation on this expansive project, and the reactions we continue to see. They discuss the different ways people – including researchers – view Christian nationalism, and they talk about what you can do to start to move the needle against this ideology so entrenched in our society. SHOW NOTES...2022-02-1743 min
Humanize Me701: Talking to Crazy, with Dr. Mark GoulstonHow should we deal with irrational or difficult people? And what are some good strategies for establishing healthy boundaries with such people in our lives? As a very pro-social podcast, we realized this may be our weakness after we talked to Chrissy Stroop in Episode 618. Chrissy, a trans woman, told us she did not feel it her responsibility to keep toxic or unsupportive people in her life, and Bart pushed back because he feels building bridges across such divides is so important. Where should the healthy limits of our empathy, tolerance and relationship-building be set?2022-01-111h 36
Powers & PrincipalitiesBonus Episode: The Inauspicious Anniversary of the Jan 6 Capitol RiotIn this bonus episode, I share my conversation with Chrissy Stroop on the inauspicious anniversary of the Jan 6 Capitol Riot. (One trigger/content note, we talk about Satanic Panic & child abuse in one section). We discuss the lead-up to Trump, the Trump administration, the insurrection, and the Big Lie that has taken root. We also talk about shifts in conversation around religion & Christianity in America, and look ahead at what political fights are to come.Powers & Principalities is a production of The Post-Evangelical Post. You can support my work directly at postevangelicalpost.com, and you'll gain access...2022-01-061h 09
ExvangelicalPowers & Principalities: The Inauspicious Anniversary of the Jan 6 Capitol RiotIn this bonus episode of Powers & Principalities, I share my conversation with Chrissy Stroop on the inauspicious anniversary of the Jan 6 Capitol Riot. (One trigger/content note, we talk about Satanic Panic & child abuse in one section). We discuss the lead-up to Trump, the Trump administration, the insurrection, and the Big Lie that has taken root. We also talk about shifts in conversation around religion & Christianity in America, and look ahead at what political fights are to come.Powers & Principalities and Exvangelical are productions of The Post-Evangelical Post. You can support my work directly at postevangelicalpost.com...2022-01-061h 09
What the Hell is a Pastor?Better than fineIn which Ethan shares a heartwarming story from church, the duo talk eschatology and Christ the King, and Jo ruminates on her new job.
If you're looking for a good religion journalist to follow on Twitter, Ethan shouts out Chrissy Stroop in this episode (though he does not get her name right, and we're sorry about that.)
Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap.
Have thoughts about what we said, want to send us a reading list, or, apparently, give us ideas about Pa...2021-11-291h 03
Humanize Me618: Should we form friendships with people who don't share our values? with Chrissy StroopChrissy Stroop is a writer and scholar who, despite being an 'exvangelical', remains interested in, and critical of, evangelical culture. When she recently mentioned Bart Campolo in an article, we reached out to ask her if she wanted to have a conversation about how evangelicals think and talk about those who leave the faith. But the conversation took a different turn, becoming a friendly disagreement over whether or not we should try to form friendships with people who don't share our core values, or when there's a big ideological divide. Chrissy, a trans woman, thinks not, because she doesn't...2021-11-021h 20
The Life She WroteChristian Nationalism: When Religion and Politics CollideIn this episode Emily talks to religion journalist and ex-evangelical Chrissy Stroop about the many facets of Christian Nationalism and why it’s so important to keep fighting for democracy in the United States. From Rushdoony to Russia, they discuss the many influences on the Christian Right and how ignoring them for too long is how we got here. For more on Chrissy and her work, including the articles and books mentioned in the show, see the links below.
Guest: Chrissy Stroop, PhD., Senior Correspondent for Religion Dispatches
Links From This Episode
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American atheists creative commons mirrorThe Existential Threat of Christian Nationalism PanelJoin expert authors and journalists Katherine Stewart, Kelly J. Baker, and Chrissy Stroop to hear how Christian Nationalists advance their dangerous agenda. Moderated by Debbie Goddard, American Atheists’ VP for Programs.
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American atheists creative commons mirrorThe Existential Threat of Christian Nationalism PanelJoin expert authors and journalists Katherine Stewart, Kelly J. Baker, and Chrissy Stroop to hear how Christian Nationalists advance their dangerous agenda. Moderated by Debbie Goddard, American Atheists’ VP for Programs.
2021-07-2400 min
American atheists creative commons mirrorThe Existential Threat of Christian Nationalism PanelJoin expert authors and journalists Katherine Stewart, Kelly J. Baker, and Chrissy Stroop to hear how Christian Nationalists advance their dangerous agenda. Moderated by Debbie Goddard, American Atheists’ VP for Programs.
2021-07-2400 min
American atheists creative commons mirrorThe Existential Threat of Christian Nationalism PanelJoin expert authors and journalists Katherine Stewart, Kelly J. Baker, and Chrissy Stroop to hear how Christian Nationalists advance their dangerous agenda. Moderated by Debbie Goddard, American Atheists’ VP for Programs.
2021-07-2400 min
American atheists creative commons mirrorThe Existential Threat of Christian Nationalism PanelJoin expert authors and journalists Katherine Stewart, Kelly J. Baker, and Chrissy Stroop to hear how Christian Nationalists advance their dangerous agenda. Moderated by Debbie Goddard, American Atheists’ VP for Programs.
2021-07-2400 min
Thereafter021 - Elad Nehorai | Rethinking Judaism Through the Perspective of a CreativeThis week we sit down with Elad Nehorai. Elad has spent most of his adult life creating and nurturing communities. From the time he started a small online arts magazine (before such a thing was common) in college, to his efforts as an online marketer for startups, to his viral campaign "I Have A Therapist," to his work with Hevria, a community for creative Jews, and Torah Trumps Hate, a community for progressive orthodox Jews, he cares about nothing more than connecting people who are desperately looking for a community that doesn't exist in the physical world.
A...2021-06-221h 26
Veterans of Culture Wars023: A Reckoning for Evangelicalism: Pastor Paul SwearenginFrom the Non-Partisan Evangelical Podcast, Pastor Paul Swearengin joins us to talk about the reasons people are leaving the Evangelical church based on polling information given in a recent Gallup religion survey. We discuss the toxic mixture of faith and political power, racism in the church, marginalization of LGBTQ people and people not believing they find Jesus in the general church anymore. We also discuss the article "Losing Our Religion" by Russell Moore, the president of Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention.
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The Phil Ferguson Show378 Empty the Pews, Don't Follow the HerdInterview with Chrissy Stroop. She is one of the authors and editors of "Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church." We discuss the book and her personal story out of religion.Investing skeptically: Critique of a YouTube video that tries to scare you into buying their book on investing.Also discussed: Covid-19 vaccination.2021-04-111h 21
Free 2 ThinkChrissy Stroop - Escape from Jesus Land: Indoctrination, Identity Loss, Self-Discovery, and Learning to Talk BackDr. Stroop talks about her path to deconversion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/free2think/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/free2think/support2021-03-221h 25
Potstirrer PodcastAlways Tomorrow, Never TodayHow could seemingly normal Americans end up becoming right-wing extremists? Jaye discusses the role of extremist Christianity as a gateway to radical right-wing movements. Does the fact that Christianity is the dominant religion in the United States blind us to the possibility of family, friends and others we associate with becoming radicalized? Twitter: @potstirrercast IG: @potstirrerpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potstirrerpodcast/ Website: PotstirrerPodcast.com Featured Articles: Chrissy Stroop article (Religion Dispatches): https://religiondispatches.org/where-were-they-radicalized-no-answer-is-complete-without-addressing-evangelical-churches-and-schooling/ Rebecca Klein article (Huffington Post): https://www.huffpost.com/entry/christian-textbooks-trump-capitol-riot_n_6000bce3c5b62c0057bb711f Other...2021-02-0353 min
TheThinkingAtheistI Left Because#ILeftBecause is a Twitter hashtag popularized by Dr. Chrissy Stroop, and people worldwide are sharing the reasons they left religion. We talk to Dr. Stroop, and we share some of those stories on the show.Dr. Stroop's website: https://cstroop.comSubmissions for an upcoming book on "leaving" stories: https://bit.ly/3rHM1ASBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.2021-01-121h 36
Seminary for the Rest of UsChristofascism and CatastropheResources in the order of appearance:Dorothee Solle: The Window of VulnerabilityOn Christofascism, take a look at Blake Chastain Chrissy Stroop's work.Helmut Gollwitzer: Our God Loves Justice, by W. Travis McMakenMore info: episode of Sancta Colloquia discussing W. Travis McMaken's work, Our God Loves Justice, and a past episode of Seminary for the Rest of Us on dialectical theology.A couple of podcast episodes in which Dr. McMaken gives some background on Helmut Gollwitzer and discusses Our God Love Justice: Theology and Socialism, The Magnificast2021-01-1153 min
Refuse FascismWhy did 74 million people vote for Trump?What is the danger and what do we do about it?
A panel discussion with Michael Coard (@michaelcoard), attorney and columnist for Philly Tribune, host of WURD’s Radio Courtroom, Chrissy Stroop (@C_Stroop), writer, scholar, ex-evangelical, co-editor of Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church, Andy Zee (host of The RNL – Revolution Nothing Less – Show; co-initiator of RefuseFascism.org; spokesperson for Revolution Books), and Coco Das (@Coco_Das, editor of RefuseFascism.org).
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More people voted in this election than in any other election in U.S. history, but 74 million of them v...2020-12-111h 07
Redneck LesbianEpisode 12: Gender and the Evangelical Redneck World, featuring Chrissy StroopGender is just a word in the dictionary, but if you're a redneck, it's a socially constructed cage. I talk with Chrissy Stroop, an ex-vangelical writer and advocate who discusses the Evangelical world and her own coming out process and transition.2020-12-0955 min
Start Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonChrissy StroopChrissy Stroop is a prominent ex-evangelical writer, speaker, and advocate.We talked about what it was like for her growing up in an evangelical family, her time in Russia, and the relationship between American conservative leaders and Russian leaders. Chrissy shared a bit of her gender journey as a trans woman and we compared stories about hormone replacement therapy I take them because I'm menopausal. We also discussed how Amy Coney Barrett is connected to the Koch Bros vision.2020-10-141h 39
Start Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonChrissy StroopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2020-10-141h 39
Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: RBG. Amy Coney Barrett. Breonna Taylor. And, Respectable Evangelicalism?Brad and Dan discuss four main stories on this week's roundup: 1. The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg has led to Amy Coney Barrett as the frontrunner to replace her. Brad outlines the history and contours of the charismatic Catholic community to which she swore an oath and asks how it affects her nomination. 2. Through a discussion of Locke and American history, Dan helps us understand why protecting public property is always such a priority in cases involving the destruction of human life. Why was her apartment complex more valuable than Breonna Taylor's life? 3. The...2020-09-2508 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusWeekly Roundup: RBG. Amy Coney Barrett. Breonna Taylor. And, Respectable Evangelicalism?Brad and Dan discuss four main stories on this week's roundup: 1. The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg has led to Amy Coney Barrett as the frontrunner to replace her. Brad outlines the history and contours of the charismatic Catholic community to which she swore an oath and asks how it affects her nomination. 2. Through a discussion of Locke and American history, Dan helps us understand why protecting public property is always such a priority in cases involving the destruction of human life. Why was her apartment complex more valuable than Breonna Taylor's life? 3. The...2020-09-2508 min
The How-To HereticEmpty the Pews! - 152This week! Uncle Doug introduces us to one badass lady with Ishtar, Uncle Dan brings some belief relief and Chrissy Stroop and Lauren O'Neal Join to discuss their book, Empty the Pews!2020-08-191h 41
The God PodAuthor Chrissy StroopAfter 6000 years of running the universe, God realized that Satan is kicking his butt, like, really bad. Over the centuries and despite lots of trying, God has not been able to smite the forces of evil. So, he started a podcast to do just that. Full of fun and heart, the God Pod is a twice-weekly opportunity for God to hang out with his fellow deities and maybe even meet some interesting humans. NEW EPISODES MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS The God Pod is everywhere! YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/TheGodPod TikTok: https://w...2020-08-161h 23American atheists creative commons mirrorEmpty the Pews: Using the Power of Stories to Effect ChangeFollowing the 2016 election of President Trump, Stroop coined the hashtag #EmptyThePews on Twitter as a call to take a moral stance against the kind of fundamentalist, authoritarian, or otherwise conservative churches that helped bring about the current political situation and all its cruelty, division, and hate. The hashtag continues to circulate with the eye-opening and often heartbreaking stories of those who found the resolve to leave evangelical, Mormon, Catholic, and other religious communities. Empty the Pews continues this campaign by sharing the unflinchingly honest stories of those who escaped hardline religious ideology—and how it failed to crush their sp...2020-07-2800 minAmerican atheists creative commons mirrorEmpty the Pews: Using the Power of Stories to Effect ChangeFollowing the 2016 election of President Trump, Stroop coined the hashtag #EmptyThePews on Twitter as a call to take a moral stance against the kind of fundamentalist, authoritarian, or otherwise conservative churches that helped bring about the current political situation and all its cruelty, division, and hate. The hashtag continues to circulate with the eye-opening and often heartbreaking stories of those who found the resolve to leave evangelical, Mormon, Catholic, and other religious communities. Empty the Pews continues this campaign by sharing the unflinchingly honest stories of those who escaped hardline religious ideology—and how it failed to crush their sp...2020-07-2800 minAmerican atheists creative commons mirrorEmpty the Pews: Using the Power of Stories to Effect ChangeFollowing the 2016 election of President Trump, Stroop coined the hashtag #EmptyThePews on Twitter as a call to take a moral stance against the kind of fundamentalist, authoritarian, or otherwise conservative churches that helped bring about the current political situation and all its cruelty, division, and hate. The hashtag continues to circulate with the eye-opening and often heartbreaking stories of those who found the resolve to leave evangelical, Mormon, Catholic, and other religious communities. Empty the Pews continues this campaign by sharing the unflinchingly honest stories of those who escaped hardline religious ideology—and how it failed to crush their sp...2020-07-2800 min
Episode 2: Chrissy Stroop & Lauren O'NealChrissy Stroop and Lauren O'Neal join SeaWitch Books to discuss their essay anthology Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church. Recorded June 28th, 2020.2020-07-2700 min
What If ProjectEpisode 108: Chrissy Stroop Talks To Us About The Harm Caused By EvangelicalismIn today's episode we sit down with Chrissy Stroop to talk about her book "Empty the Pews" and the harm caused by Evangelicalism. If you struggle with any form of baggage or wounds that you picked up from the church, this episode is for you.
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Twisted Sisterds111 - Lawful Evil to Chaotic Good: 70% More Boobs with Chrissy StroopJoin Becky and Nicole this week as they chat with repeat guest Chrissy Stroop about her life, what she has been up to since she was on last, boobs, bra shopping, and about sexuality and navigating the world as a trans woman.
If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.
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Alyssa Milano: Sorry Not SorryEmpty The Pews with Ex-Evangelical Chrissy StroopChrissy Stroop is one of the leaders of the #Exvangelical movement of those raised in evangelical traditions who are leaving their churches. As the editor of the book Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church, she brought together the personal, powerful stories of 26 former evangelicals who left their religious upbringings and the challenges they faced. Chrissy joins Alyssa Milano to discuss sexism, homophobia, and other hateful ideas that are driving people from evangelical churches in record numbers, the hypocrisy of evangelicals in their support of Donald Trump, and whether and how true change can be achieved from within...2020-03-161h 03
ExvangelicalChrissy Stroop & Lauren O'Neal Empty The PewsChrissy Stroop & Lauren O'Neal return to the show to discuss their essay anthology, Empty The Pews!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exvangelical/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://www.postevangelicalpost.com/about2020-02-2857 minSecular SexualitySecular Sexuality 07.09 2020-02-27 with Christy Powell, Vi La Bianca, & Chrissy StroopThis week Vi was in Portland, and got the chance to bond with returning show guest Chrissy Stroop over sushi. As they ate, they wondered: What significance do clothing choices have socially and religiously, and how does what we wear impact us and those around us? So that’s what we’ll be discussing in today’s episode of Secular Sexuality: fashion! Christy, Vi, and Chrissy will be wearing their hearts on their sleeves as they discuss everything from sexist school dress codes to shopping while trans/nonbinary to purity culture and how it burdens women’s bodies. 2020-02-281h 29
TheThinkingAtheistEmpty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the ChurchChrissy Stroop and Lauren O'Neal are editors of the new book, "Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church." They join Seth Andrews to talk about the book (and their own journeys), and Seth reads a chapter to finish the broadcast.Empty the Pews is at http://www.emptythepews.comSupport this show at http://www.Harrys.com/thethinkingatheistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.2020-02-251h 07
The Violet WanderersEpisode 67: Purity Cock Ring feat: Chrissy StroopJoin our Patreon! patreon.com/thevioletwanderersIt's time to get religion in the TVW Dungeon! The gang welcomes Chrissy Stroop to talk about the anthology of essays she co-edited titled Empty The Pews. (buy it here: Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church https://www.amazon.com/dp/1946093076/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_luGoEbD6QPX05)We play a round of Biblical Violence, a round of Incelmageddon & Kapla brings back his Trump voice. This ep swings between serious and silly at the drop of a hymnal, don't miss it!F...2020-02-051h 03
Past Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike EagleThe Giant Negging Pick-Up Artist in the SkyThis week Chrissy Stroop (@C_Stroop) and Lauren O’Neal (@laureneoneal) join Ana Marie Cox (@anamariecox) to talk about their childhood fears of hellfire and their new book, Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church. They discuss how they left their churches, why they did it, and the need for ex-believers to have a seat at the table. Afterwards, they talk about the implications of evangelical Christianity in the public sphere (and how our policies have terrifyingly reflected that). Join us this week for a conversation on what is feels like to have some crazy religious cognitive dissonance....2019-12-201h 02Secular SexualitySecular Sexuality 06.48 2019-12-05 with Christy Powell, Vi La Bianca, & Chrissy Stroop2019-12-061h 33
Preference#EmptyThePews: talking with Chrissy Stroop, trans ex-vangelical activist and author.Christian fundamentalist trauma is an experience of pain and alienation from
their faith that more and more people are talking about. Chrissy Stroop is
an activist in the ex-vangelical movement who is telling her own story of
leaving fundamentalism behind, to engage in s...2019-09-1100 min
Freethought RadioEmpty the PewsAndrew Seidel and Liz Cavell, two FFRF attorneys, fill in this week to host Freethought Radio and discuss Andrew's Messin' with Texas tour. The Democratic National Committee recognized the contribution and value of nonreligious Americans, while a federal court declared that discrimination against atheists is permissible. We interview Chrissy Stroop, a writer, activist, and EXvangelical about her work and forthcoming book, Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church.2019-08-2949 minFreethought RadioEmpty the PewsAndrew Seidel and Liz Cavell, two FFRF attorneys, fill in this week to host Freethought Radio and discuss Andrew's Messin' with Texas tour. The Democratic National Committee recognized the contribution and value of nonreligious Americans, while a federal court declared that discrimination against atheists is permissible. We interview Chrissy Stroop, a writer, activist, and EXvangelical about her work and forthcoming book, Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church.2019-08-2949 min
The Life After PodcastParenting Forward (Raising Kids x Ethical Values) with Cindy Wang BrandtCindy Wang Brandt, author of Parenting Forward, joins the show to discuss how deconstructing parents can pass values to their children without relying on fear and indoctrination.
Find out more about Cindy's work, including her book and podcast, on her website, cindywangbrandt.com.
Connect with the Life After Podcast & Community here: linktr.ee/thelifeafter
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We apologize to our friend, Chrissy Stroop, for using the incorrect pronouns in the last episode. Since we had recorded the episode in May, Chrissy has begun transitioning and prefers she/h...2019-07-311h 04
The Life After Podcast#EmptyThePews (Spiritual Abuse x Deconstruction Movement) with Chrissy Stroop*Chrissy has since transitioned since this episode and the description has been updated to reflect it.
Chrissy Stroop, PhD created the #EmptyThePews Movement to ask Evangelicals to examine the fruits of their religion and walk away from its grip. Chrissy joins Brady and Chuck on this episode of The Life After, focusing on the community of ex-evangelicals, bound together through the internet.
Chrissy discusses the history of how abortion became the foundation of religious right-wing politics, how her degree in Russian history has made her a unique expert in these unpredictable political times, and Chrissy...2018-01-091h 16