It’s In the Code, Ep 23: Christian Health and Safety
Theologically and culturally conservative American Christians actively mock “liberal” or “progressive” or “secular” appeals to “safety” in society. And yet, the rhetoric of safety, and the related idea of “health,” have penetrated deeply into this religious culture. One the surface, these emphases represent a more inviting, less judgmental form of spirituality. But in this episode, […]
Fantasy and Folly at the Museum of the Bible
History, “Good Guys,” and Big Money
Everything You Need to Know About SWAJ
Brad and Dan are in the same room! Recording SWAJ in person! It’s the first time since 2019 and so they take the opportunity to do a primer on all things SWAJ: the origin story of the show, the rundown of all the series they’ve done in the past and are planning for the future, […]
It’s In the Code, Ep. 22: God’s Ways Are Not Our Ways
Many have heard Christians claim that “God’s ways are not our ways,” or that “God moves in mysterious ways.” While these words might have been offered as comfort in a trying time, they have had a negative impact on many. In this episode, Dan cracks the code on phrases like these find out why, and […]
Andrew Seidel on How SCOTUS is Weaponizing Religious Liberty
Brad speaks with constitutional lawyer Andrew Seidel about the crusade to weaponize religious freedom for the minority – and against the majority. The Bible speaks of people beating swords into plowshares, but some conservative American Christians are proving that a false prophecy. They’re beating plowshares into swords. A group of committed and well-funded activists—“Crusaders”—are attempting […]
Weekly Roundup: A Special Master
ANNOUNCING THE FIRST SWAJ LIVE EVENT! https://www.bradonishi.com/nationalism/ Brad and Dan begin by going through the details of Trump’s awful no good week of legal woes and lawsuits. Dan piles up the hits against him and shows how the arguments he makes on social media and rallies don’t hold up in court. He also points out […]
It’s In the Code, Ep. 21: In the World But Not of the World
ANNOUNCING THE FIRST SWAJ LIVE EVENT! https://www.bradonishi.com/nationalism/ You may hear Christians say they are called to be “in the world, but not of the world”? What does that mean? When someone talks in this way, what kind of Christian are they likely to be? How does this way of talking relate to different conceptions of […]
The Clergy Fighting for Reproductive Justice
+ What the Bible Says About Abortion
Weekly Roundup: Mermaid Replacement Theory
+ Uncle Ron DeSantis and His Migration Stunt
It’s In the Code, Ep. 20: Freedom in Christ
“Freedom in Christ” What do Christians mean when they appeal to “freedom in Christ”? Where does this phrase come from? How is it understood differently by different kinds of Christians? And why does it seem confusing or hypocritical to so many? Dan tackles these and other issues in this episode. Subscribe for $5.99 a month […]