Purity, Race, and Homeland

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Today, we discuss the complex identity of America as both a set of principles and a diverse nation. We examine the contrasting views of political figures like JD Vance and Kamala Harris, talking about race, heritage, and the ongoing struggles with white Christian nationalism. The episode features discussions from a webinar with authors Angela Denker, Amanda Tyler, Greg Jarrell, and insights into the impact of Christian nationalism on society. The conversation explores how this ideology perpetuates racism and exclusion while considering the responsibilities and strategies for resisting it at both local and national levels. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's book: https://bookshop.org/a/95982/9781506482163 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Om Podcasten

An in-depth examination of the culture and politics of Christian Nationalism and Evangelicalism by two ex-evangelical ministers-turned-religion professors. If you have ever wondered what social and historical forces led white evangelicals to usher Donald Trump into the White House this is the show for you. As former insiders and critical scholars of religion, Dan Miller and Bradley Onishi have a unique perspective on the Religious Right. Guests have included Chrissy Stroop, R. Marie Griffith, Janelle Wong, Randall Balmer, Katherine Stewart, and many others.