The word "evangelical" has a number of meanings and connotations. However, in the current political and social climate, people are most likely to hear the word in association with politics. In this context, it is often synonymous with the Christian Right. Host John Fea and producer Drew Dyrli Hermeling unpack this term further, especially as it pertains to the "Age of Trump." They are joined by Pulitzer, Bancroft, and National Book Award-winner Frances FitzGerald, who … [Read more...] about Episode 30: The Evangelicals
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The Author’s Corner with Shawn Young
Shawn Young is Assistant Professor of Music at York College of Pennsylvania. This interview is based on his new book, Gray Sabbath: Jesus People USA, the Evangelical Left, and the Evolution of Christian Rock (Columbia University Press, 2015). JF: What led you to write Gray Sabbath?SY: The book was a new version of my doctoral dissertation. My interest in the topic developed after attending this community's music festival. My wife actually introduced me to the event. JF: In 2 … [Read more...] about The Author’s Corner with Shawn Young
I Wish We’d All Been Ready: John Turner on “A Thief in the Night”
Over at The Anxious Bench, John Turner of George Mason University writes about showing the 1972 evangelical apocalyptic classic "A Thief in the Night" to his class on religion and film. Â Watch the entire movie below. Â If you don't have time, the first five minutes should give you a sense of what it is all about:[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnsXGkx4FWU]I have seen "A Thief in the Night" and its sequels several times over the years. Â As a young evangelical these … [Read more...] about I Wish We’d All Been Ready: John Turner on “A Thief in the Night”