Hollywood star Mel Gibson releases a movie about the last week of the life of Jesus and it opens a new front in the culture wars. Episode 27: “Evangelicals Get Passionate About the ‘The Passion of the Christ’” dropped last […]
A History of Evangelicals and Politics podcast
Episode 26: “Evangelicals Remember Ronald Reagan”
Former president Ronald Reagan died on June 5, 2004. Evangelicals were eager to reflect on the role he played in the rise of the Christian Right. Episode 26: āEvangelicals Remember Ronald Reaganā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level […]
Episode 25: “The Fight Has Just Begun”
The Christian Right responds to the Senate’s decision not to pursue a Federal Marriage Amendment Episode 25: āThe Fight Has Just Begunā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: […]
Episode 24: “Let the People Speak”
The Senate debates and then votes on a Federal Marriage Amendment Episode 24: āLet the People Speakā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to Episodes 0, 1, […]
Episode 23: “The Senate Conducts Hearings on Marriage: Part 2”
The Senate Judiciary Committee takes on marriage as a vote on a federal marriage amendment looms Episode 23: āThe Senate Conducts Hearings on Marriage: Part 2ā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. […]
Episode 22: “The Senate Conducts Hearings on Marriage: Part 1”
Three Senate subcommittees hold hearings on the institution of marriage. Episode 22: āThe Senate Conducts Hearings on Marriage: Part 1ā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to […]
Episode 21: “The Pro-Federal Marriage Amendment Coalition Emerges”
Evangelicals rally around George W. Bush Episode 21: āThe Pro-Federal Marriage Amendment Coalition Emerges” dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to Episodes 0, 1, and 2Ā here. If […]
Episode 19: “The Black Church and Gay Marriage”
The Christian Right was not the only opponent of same-sex marriage in early 2004. Episode 19: āThe Black Church and Gay Marriageā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: […]
Episode 18: “Greetings from Asbury Park”
A Jersey shore town starts issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples. Black churches in the city respond. Episode 18: āGreetings from Asbury Parkā dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above receive this narrative history podcast. Here is […]
āA History of Evangelical and Politicsā podcast is on break this week
No episode again this week. Feel free to use the break to get caught-up on previous episodes. We will be back next Wednesday with Episode 18. Those who do not subscribe to the podcast can listen to listen to Episodes […]
“A History of Evangelical and Politics” podcast is on break this week
No episode this week. Feel free to use the break to get caught-up on previous episodes. Those who do not subscribe to the podcast can listen to listen to Episodes 0, 1, and 2Ā here. If you like what you hear, […]
Episode 17: “The City by the Bay Starts Marrying Same-Sex Couples”
San Francisco beats Massachusetts to the punch and starts issuing marriage licenses. The Christian Right responds. Episode 17: āThe City by the Bay Starts Marrying Same-Sex Couplesā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history […]
Episode 16: “The Massachusetts Legislature Holds a Constitutional Convention”
Opponents of same-sex marriage in the Bay State try to pass a constitutional amendment Episode 16: “The Massachusetts Legislature Holds a Constitutional Convention” dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here’s a teaser: […]
Episode 15: “Massachusetts Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage”
The Christian Right responds to the Goodridge v. Department of Health decision. Episode 15: āMassachusetts Legalizes Same-Sex Marriageā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here’s a teaser: Listen to Episodes 0, 1, […]
Clearing-up some confusion about the Current podcasts
Current is the home of two podcasts. I host The Way of Improvement Leads Home Podcast. I have hosted it for for five years. It predates Current. This podcast is interview-driven. Our guests are historians. It is also FREE! You […]
Episode 14: “What’s the Matter with Kansas?”
“Marriage Protection Week” comes to the Great Plains. Episode 14: āWhat’s the Matter with Kansas?ā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. (No teaser this week). Listen to Episodes 0, 1, and 2 here. […]
Episode 13: “George W. Bush Joins the Fight Over Same-Sex Marriage”
The president declares October 12-18, 2003 “Marriage Protection Week” Episode 13: āGeorge W. Bush Joins the Fight Over Same-Sex Marriageā dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above receive this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to […]
Episode 12: “Defending Traditional Marriage”
The Christian Right’s preemptive defense of marriage Episode 12: āDefending Traditional Marriageā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to Episodes 0, 1, and 2 here. If you like […]
Episode 11: “A New Front in the Culture Wars”
A state supreme court considers gay marriage. Episode 11: āA New Front in the Culture Warsā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to Episodes 0, 1, and […]
Episode 10: “Karl Rove’s Christian Right”
What did George W. Bush’s evangelical base look like in 2004? Episode 10: āKarl Rove’s Christian Rightā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to Episodes 0, 1, […]