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Evangelicals and Politics Podcast

Episode 51: “The Politics of Tinky Winky”

John Fea   |  January 27, 2023

As animated programs for kids and adults become more inclusive, conservative evangelicals fight back. Episode 51: “’The Politics of Tinky Winky;’’ dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is […]

Episode 42: “The Culture of Life”

John Fea   |  July 6, 2022

Abortion and the final days of the 2004 election Episode 42: “The Culture of Life” dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you like what […]

Episode 40: “Redeeming the Vote”

John Fea   |  June 19, 2022

As election day draws near, the Christian Right gets out the vote. Episode 40: “Redeeming the Vote” dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you […]

Episode 38: “The Johnson Amendment”

John Fea   |  June 5, 2022

How to endorse a political candidate without endorsing a political candidate. Episode 38: “The Johnson Amendment” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you […]

Episode 37: “Christian Trumpism Before Trump”

John Fea   |  May 27, 2022

The Constitution Party offers conservative evangelicals another option Episode 37: “Christian Trumpism Before Trump” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you like what […]

Episode 36: “Thune vs. Daschle in South Dakota”

John Fea   |  March 3, 2022

A graduate of evangelical Biola University challenges the Senate minority leader. Episode 36: “Thune vs. Daschle in South Dakota” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a […]

Episode 32: “Platforms and Fortune Cookies”

John Fea   |  January 26, 2022

The Christian Right shapes the 2004 Republican Platform. Episode 32: “Platforms and Fortune Cookies” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you like what you hear, and […]

Episode 31: “Where’s the Christian Right?”

John Fea   |  January 19, 2022

The GOP prepares for its 2004 convention. Episode 31: “Where’s the Christian Right” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you like what you hear, and want […]

Episode 29: “The Rise of Barack Obama”

John Fea   |  December 2, 2021

The background to the speech that would change his life and the life of a nation. Episode 29: “The Rise of Barack Obama” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is […]

Episode 28: “How Mel Gibson’s ‘ The Passion of the Christ’ Fueled the Culture Wars”

John Fea   |  November 24, 2021

In 2004, George W. Bush adviser Karl Rove said he was going to turn the presidential election into one between those who went to see the movie and those that did not. Episode 28: “How Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of […]

Episode 20: “The Federal Marriage Amendment”

John Fea   |  September 16, 2021

The Christian Right tries to amend the United States Constitution to solidify its belief that “marriage” is between one man and one woman. Episode 20: “The Federal Marriage Amendment” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above receive this […]