A satisfied Christian Right comes behind their “anointed” candidate Episode 34: âThe 2004 Republican Convention: Part Twoâ 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 […]
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Evangelical roundup for February 3, 2022
What is happening in Evangelical land? A conservative website claims that the federal government used Ed Stetzer, Russell Moore, Tim Keller, Rick Warren, Relevant, and the Gospel Coalition to spread “Covid propaganda” to churches. (Just to be clear, to this […]
Episode 33: “The 2004 Republican Convention: Part One”
Compassionate conservatism gives way to Iraq, economic freedom, and Frank Sinatra Episode 33: “The 2004 Republican Convention: Part One” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here […]
Episode 32: “Platforms and Fortune Cookies”
The Christian Right shapes the 2004 Republican Platform. Episode 32: âPlatforms and Fortune Cookiesâ 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?”
The GOP prepares for its 2004 convention. Episode 31: âWhere’s the Christian Rightâ 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 […]
Resounding gongs and clanging symbols at Charlie Kirk’s “America Fest”
Charlie Kirk’s pro-Trump, God and country organization Turning Point USA recently hosted a conference called “America Fest.” Thousands of college students, fresh off of final exams, showed-up in Phoenix to attend the event. Let’s see how things went: Colorado congresswoman […]
Trump will celebrate Christmas at First Baptist Church-Dallas
And I am sure he will get a warm welcome from court evangelical Robert Jeffress. Here is the Dallas Morning News: Former President Donald Trump returns to friendly Texas turf Sunday in Dallas at the American Airlines Center to talk […]
Episode 30: “We Worship an Awesome God in the Blue States”
Barack Obama delivers an American sermon and becomes a household name in the process. Episode 30: âWe Worship an Awesome God in the Blue Statesâ dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above new episodes of this narrative history podcast. […]
Episode 29: “The Rise of Barack Obama”
The background to the speech that would change his life and the life of a nation. Episode 29: âThe Rise of Barack Obamaâ dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is […]
Lauren Boebert shows us what “Christian” politics looks like these days
Sadly, Lauren Boebert was elected to the Congress with the help of evangelical Christians. She loves God: She hates her neighbor: In case you haven’t heard, “Let’s Go Brandon” is code for “F— You, Joe Biden.”: And don’t forget this:
Episode 28: “How Mel Gibson’s ‘ The Passion of the Christ’ Fueled the Culture Wars”
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: âHow Mel Gibson’s âThe Passion of […]
Early episodes of A History of Evangelicals and Politics podcast are dropping on Apple Podcasts
Listen for free at Apple Podcasts. We are dropping one episode a week. Please subscribe, download, share, and review. Thanks! Episode 0 is now up. Patrons of Current at the Longshore level receive the new episodes. We will drop Episode […]
Has the phrase “Christian nationalism” lost its meaning?
Over at The Week, Samuel Goldman makes some good points. Here is a taste: It’s easy to find criticisms of Christian nationalism, which dominate both academic and popular discussions of the subject. It’s far more difficult to locate advocates, at least […]
Tweet of the day: “They told us we were electing a president, not a pastor . . . but that president sure did disciple a lot of people”
Episode 27: “Evangelicals Get Passionate About the ‘The Passion of the Christ'”
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 […]
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: âEvangelicals Remember Ronald Reaganâ dropped last night. Subscribers to Current 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: âThe Fight Has Just Begunâ dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above receive 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: âLet the People Speakâ dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above receive this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to Episodes 0, 1, […]
Trump, Christian nationalism and making coffee on camera: an interview with WORD & WAY
I was recently a guest on Brian Kaylor’s podcast “Dangerous Dogma.” The podcast is sponsored by Word & Way, a Christian magazine edited by Brian Kaylor. Learn more here. Listen: Brian and I were recently featured on a CBS mini-documentary […]
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: âThe Senate Conducts Hearings on Marriage: Part 2â dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above receive this narrative history podcast. […]