Weekly Roundup: Covenant Eyes Johnson
Brad and Dan begin by discussing the porn-accountability app that Speaker Mike Johnson uses with his son. They explain how apps like these are a feature in evangelical circles and how they are a part of the purity culture landscape. Dan then zooms out to explain why he doesn’t buy the idea that contemporary Christian […]
It’s In the Code Ep. 73: “Lot of Great People in That Church”
“Evangelicalism isn’t just Christian nationalism. There are also a lot of great individuals who are evangelicals but not Christian nationalists.” We hear that a lot. But is it as plausible a concern as it sounds? And why do people say this? Are they really just concerned about “great individuals” who are portrayed badly? What is […]
Rise Up
Chloe, Paul, and Erin navigate the deadly consequences of anti-LGBTQIA+ policies and ideologies at religious colleges, tell the story of what happens when queer students on campus fight back, and give our call to action in helping us end discrimination and harm toward queer, trans, and non-binary students at religious educational institutions. If you or […]
A History of Fascism in America
Has fascism arrived in America? In this pioneering book, Gavriel D. Rosenfeld and Janet Ward have gathered experts to survey the history of fascism in the United States. Although the US established a staunch anti-fascist reputation by defeating the Axis powers in World War II, the unsettling truth is that fascist ideas have long been […]
Weekly Roundup: Melting Monuments and Myths
Dan and Brad begin by recounting the melting of the Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville – and the right-wing reactions to it. This leads to a lengthy discussion of the efforts to keep Trump off the ballot in CO and MN via the 14th amendment. In the conclusion, the hosts discuss how the Lost […]
Surviving IHOP-KC
Brad speaks to two survivors of IHOP-KC about the abuse they endured there, the dynamics of the community, and healing with others. This week allegations emerged about Mike Bickle, founder of IHOP-KC, a central hub in charismatic Christianity located in Kansas City. Bob Smietana at RNS describes Bickle this way: “Bickle is one of the […]
It’s In the Code Ep. 72: “Rebellion is the Sin of Witchcraft”
“Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft.” So reads the King James Bible. What does this verse mean? And why does this translation of the verse still circulate within Christian culture, despite being an archaic translation? And most importantly, what are some of the social effects of this verse? Dan explores these topics in this […]
In Accordance With Our Christian Values
Chloe, Paul, and Erin take a look at how religious schools and colleges are claiming exemptions from civil rights laws now in the context of sexual orientation and gender identity, as told through the stories of queer and trans students who have experienced the effects of a religious college’s reckless abuse. Purchase Elizabeth’s book: https://a.co/d/7CzphhJ […]
Mike Johnson and the New Apostolic Reformation
Colonizer Theology in the House of Representatives
Weekly Roundup: A Johnson for Speaker
Brad and Dan use the bulk of this episode to introduce listeners to the Christian nationalism of new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. They go over his right-wing record on abortion (near abolitionist), on LBGTQ rights (as homophobic as they come), on separation of church and state (doesn’t believe in it), and his understanding […]