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Dive into the profound world of Faithful Politics, a compelling podcast where the spheres of faith and politics converge in meaningful dialogues. Guided by Pastor Josh Burtram (Faithful Host) and Will Wright (Political Host), this unique platform invites listeners to delve into the complex impact of political choices on both the faithful and faithless. Join our hosts, Josh and Will, as they engage with world-renowned experts, scholars, theologians, politicians, journalists, and ordinary folk ...
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The Gospel of Matthew (Trewhella) & The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates, with Phoebe Petrovic
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Will Wright interviews Phoebe Petrovic, an investigative reporter with ProPublica's Local Reporting Network. The discussion centers around her latest story on Pastor Matthew Trewhella. Trewhella, who was once an extremist anti-abortion activist, has gained influence within certain GOP circles through his boo…
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Replay: "The Exvangelicals" w/NYT Best Selling Author, Sarah McCammon
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Send us a Text Message. Sarah McCammon, author of 'The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church" discusses her personal journey of leaving the white evangelical church and the broader movement of exvangelicals. She explores the impact of Trump on the evangelical movement and the process of deconstruction that many exv…
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Replay: Counterterrorism & Christian Nationalism w/Elizabeth Neumann
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Send us a Text Message. Elizabeth Neumann, former Assistant Secretary for Threat Prevention and Security Policy in the US Department of Homeland Security, discusses the rise of Christian extremism in the country. She shares her personal experience on 9/11 and how it led her to work in Homeland Security. Neumann highlights the security failures on J…
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Urban Renewal and White Churches: Unpacking the Legacy of Displacement w/Greg Jarrell
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram interview Greg Jarrell, author of "Our Trespasses: White Churches and the Taking of American Neighborhoods." Greg, a community leader and storyteller from Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses the impact of urban renewal on Black neighborhoods and…
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Replay-The Enduring Power of James Baldwin: Author, Activist, Visionary w/Greg Garrett, PhD
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Greg Garrett, a professor, theologian, author, and cultural observer, discusses the life and work of James Baldwin. He shares his personal journey and the influence of storytelling and personal experiences on his work. Dr. Garrett explores Baldwin's education, faith journey, and his role as a prophetic witness. He highli…
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The Libertarian Vision: A Conversation with Chase Oliver, Libertarian Presidential Nominee
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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright (D) and Pastor Josh Burtram (R) engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Chase Oliver, the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee. Dubbed the most influential libertarian in America by Rolling Stone, Chase Oliver brings a fresh perspective on politics, …
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Replay: How to Pick a President: Contingent, Contested, & Complex Election Scenarios w/Dr. John Fortier
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Send us a Text Message. *Given all the election related news this week, we thought we'd re-up this conversation we had with John Fortier, Election Expert from AEI. Hope you enjoy the show! In this conversation, Will Wright interviews John Fortier, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, about the mechanics of elections and the potenti…
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Inside the 2024 Elections: Security, Voter ID, and Biden w/Jessica Huseman
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Send us a Text Message. **We recorded this episode on Friday, July 19th prior to President Biden making his decision to drop out of the race. We were expecting the announcement hence the reason we asked Jessica Huseman to come the show and discuss what the impact might mean for voters.** In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and P…
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Ministers of Propaganda: Unveiling the Ideology of the Religious Right with Scott M. Coley
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Faithful Host Pastor Josh Burtram interviews Scott M. Coley, a lecturer in philosophy, about his forthcoming book 'Ministers of Propaganda, Truth and Power and the Ideology of the Religious Right.' The conversation delves into the relationship between evangelicalism and right-wing politics, exploring the con…
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Moving from the "What" to "How" in Politics w/Curtis Chang
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Send us a Text Message. The conversation with Curtis Chang focuses on his book and curriculum called The Afterparty, which aims to help Christians navigate political differences and maintain relationships. The Afterparty includes a small group curriculum, a book, and a worship album. The feedback on The Afterparty has been positive, with many peopl…
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Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Perspective with Matt Martens
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Send us a Text Message. In the latest episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram welcome Matt Martens, a trial lawyer, former federal prosecutor, seminary graduate, legal ethics professor, and award-winning author. Martens discusses his new book, "Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal," which outlines a Chris…
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Understanding CRT in the Church: A Discussion with Ed Uszynski
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Faithful Politics, we dive deep into the complexities of Critical Race Theory (CRT) with Dr. Ed Uszynski. Ed, who holds a PhD from Bowling Green State University, brings his extensive background as a content specialist and diversity consultant to our discussion. We explore his new book, "Untangling Critica…
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Learning to Disagree: A Conversation with John Inazu
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Faithful Politics podcast, Josh Burtram and Will Wright interview John Inazu, the Callie D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis. Inazu discusses his new book, Learning to Disagree, which explores the importance of understanding and navigating disag…
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Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor w/Caleb Campbell
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Caleb Campbell discusses his book 'Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor' and the rise of Christian nationalism in America. He shares his personal experiences with Christian nationalism within his congregation and the broader Christian community. Campbell explains the metaphor …
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Finding Light in the Last Room: Amy Low's Journey with Stage Four Cancer
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Faithful Politics, we sit down with Amy Lowe, author and managing director for fellowships and nonprofit journalism at the Emerson Collective. Amy recently released her memoir, "The Brave In-Between: Notes from the Last Room," which candidly explores her journey with stage four metastatic colon cancer and …
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Send us a Text Message. In the recent episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Josh Burtram and Will Wright interview Grace Ji-Sun Kim, a theology professor and ordained minister. The discussion centers on her new book, "When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity." Grace, who has an extensive background in theology and has…
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Another Gospel: The Blurring of Christian and American Identities w/Joel Looper
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Josh Burtram and Will Wright interviewed Joel Looper, a researcher, writer, and teacher at Baylor University. Looper, who holds a PhD in divinity with a focus on Dietrich Bonhoeffer's views on America, discussed his latest book, "Another Gospel," which examines Christian nationalis…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Faithful Politics podcast, hosts Will Wright and Josh Burtram interview Mike Madrid, a veteran political consultant and co-founder of the Lincoln Project. Madrid discusses his new book, The Latino Century, which explores the evolving political landscape shaped by the Latino electorate in the United Sta…
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Finally published after 16 years - in honor of the 809th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta -Great Charter-. This sermon looks at some of the history surrounding the signing of the document- examines some of the tyranny by King John- and demonstrates how this document is the product of a Christian culture. What happened at Runnymede is a…
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Breaking Free: Cait West on Escaping Christian Patriarchy
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Send us a Text Message. In this deeply moving and insightful episode of Faithful Politics, your political host Will Wright dives into an essential conversation with writer and editor Cait West. The episode centers around Cait's journey of breaking away from the Christian Patriarchy Movement, which she details in her powerful new book, "Rift." She e…
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The Trump Era and Evangelical Politics: Insights from Peter Wehner
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Faithful Politics podcast, Josh and Will welcome Peter Wehner, a prominent political commentator, author, and senior fellow at the Trinity Forum. Peter Wehner shares his extensive background in public service, including roles in the Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush administrations. The disc…
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Breaking Barriers: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Methodist Church w/Dr. Ashley Boggan
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram welcome Dr. Ashley Boggan, the General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History for the United Methodist Church (UMC). Dr. Boggan shares her journey and passion for Methodist history, mentioning her role in ensuring the UMC und…
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The Cost of Testimony: ProPublica's Robert Faturechi on Trump Witness Payments
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Send us a Text Message. In a short, but special episode of Faithful Politics, political host Will Wright had a chance to speak with Robert Faturechi, a reporter for ProPublica, about his recent investigative report that revolves around financial benefits received by multiple witnesses in Donald Trump's criminal cases. Benefits that are raising ques…
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The Rise of the Seven Mountain Mandate w/ Professor Paul Djupe
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram are joined by Paul Djupe, a political scientist specializing in the intersection of religion and politics. They discuss the Seven Mountain Mandate, a prophetic meme that suggests Christians are granted dominion over different aspects of life. They explore how the mand…
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Embracing Diversity: Prasanta Verma’s Guide to Overcoming Ethnic Loneliness
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Send us a Text Message. In this thought-provoking episode of Faithful Politics, your faithful host, Pastor Josh Burtram, delves into a profound conversation with Prasanta Verma, author of the impactful book "Beyond Ethnic Loneliness: The Pain of Marginalization and the Path to Belonging," published by IVP Press. Prasanta Verma, who holds an MBA and…
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Who the Lord has to Work With, Reparations, & Making Deals with God - Judges 11-12:7
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Continuing verse by verse. Three important matters stated in the title. The Lord has to work with mere men- reparations are nonsense- and making deals with God is often dumb. 47 min. MercySeat.net
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Check Please: A Fmr. Manhattan Prosecutor Breaks Down Trump's Hush Money Case
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Send us a Text Message. The conversation discusses the Trump trial in New York, specifically the hush money case. The trial involves charges of falsifying business records in the first degree related to payments made to Stormy Daniels by Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer. The prosecution argues that these payments were made to circumvent campaig…
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"I Am The Son of a Predatory Serial Sex Offender Pastor" w/Ryan George
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Send us a Text Message. *Warning: This Episode Contains Descriptions of Sexual Abuse* Ryan George, author of 'Hurt and Healed by the Church,' shares his personal journey of healing from church hurt caused by his abusive pastor father. He discusses the damaging effects of church abuse and the importance of finding healing within a faith community. R…
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The Old Testament as Literature w/Dr. Tremper Longman, III
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, host Josh Burtram interviews Dr. Tremper Longman III, a distinguished scholar and professor emeritus of biblical studies. They discuss Longman's newest book, 'The Old Testament as Literature,' and his larger project of exploring the Old Testament as literature, history, and theology. Longman explains th…
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Our Homes: The Consequences of Disobedience & The Duty of Men - Judges 2
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When the Lord gives His commandments and ways and directions - men would do well to listen. Our response has consequences in our lives, in society, and in our homes. This sermon from Judges 2 demonstrates that. 44 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
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America is Losing its Religion w/Pew Research Associate Director, Gregory A. Smith
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Send us a Text Message. 🎶That's me in the corner...🎶 #IYKYK In this conversation, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Bertram interview Gregory A. Smith, an associate director of research at Pew Research Center, about religion in America. They discuss the methodology behind Pew's research, including the importance of representative sampling and question de…
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Hope Ain't A Hustle w/Dr. Irwyn Ince
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Irwyn Ince discusses his background, upbringing in New York City, and the concept of hope in his book 'Hope Ain't a Hustle'. He also talks about his love for coffee and CrossFit. The importance of hope and its definition are explored, along with the danger zone of misplaced hope. The conversation concludes with a discuss…
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Beyond Beliefs: Exploring the Human Side of Religion w/Dr. Winfried Corduan
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Dr. Winfried Corduan discusses his background growing up in Germany post-World War II and the guilt associated with the country's history. He shares stories of his family's opposition to Hitler and their experiences during the war. Dr. Corduan also explores the dangers of religion turning into ideology …
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The Party of Principle w/Angela McArdle, Chair of National Libertarian Party
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Send us a Text Message. Angela McArdle, Chair of the National Libertarian Party, discusses the party's beliefs and goals. The Libertarian Party advocates for personal and economic freedom, peaceful foreign policy, laissez-faire economics, and limited government intervention in private life. McArdle explains that the party welcomes both anarchists a…
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From Desperation to Devotion: Joe Oden on Prayer-Powered Revival and Transformative Evangelism
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Send us a Text Message. Joe Oden, the National Prayer and Evangelism Director for the Assemblies of God, shares his journey from being a drug addict and dealer to finding salvation and becoming a minister. He emphasizes the need for a divine encounter with God to bring about spiritual awakening and revival in America. Joe discusses the historical e…
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Tech, Privacy, and Liberty: Unpacking the Future with Sean Patrick Tario
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Send us a Text Message. Join us on this episode of Faithful Politics as we welcome Sean Patrick Tario, an innovative entrepreneur deeply invested in the realms of technology, privacy, and community empowerment. Sean is the visionary founder behind Open Spectrum Inc., a consultancy offering indispensable insights into the data center industry, and a…
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The Science of Creationism w/David Rives
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Will and Josh venture into the intriguing world of creation science with special guest David Rives. As a dynamic speaker, author, and host of "Creation in the 21st Century" on TBN, David brings a unique perspective to the intersection of science, faith, and the Bible. Advocating for a young Earth creationist…
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Family First: Reimagining Support Systems in the 21st Century w/Tim Carney
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Send us a Text Message. In the latest episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Josh Burtram and Will Wright speak with Timothy Carney, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Carney, who specializes in civil society, family dynamics, and the socio-political fabric of America, delves into his upcoming book, "Family Unfriendly: How Our Cultu…
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Answering the Unanswered, w/Michael Houdmann, founder of Got Questions Ministries
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Faithful Politics podcast, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram welcome Michael Houdmann, the founder, president, and CEO of Got Questions Ministries, parent ministry of GotQuestions.org. The conversation explores the GotQuestions.org platform, a resource that invites users to inquire about the Bi…
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Sanctions, Solidarity, and the Soul of Russia: Navigating the Navalny Aftermath w/Leon Aron, AEI Senior Fellow
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the hosts delve into the complex world of Russian domestic and foreign policy with the return of Dr. Leon Aaron, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Dr. Aaron provides an expert analysis on the late Alexei Navalny, a figure who evolved from an anti-corruption crusader to a symbol of resista…
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This is the first of the next four chapters that address the life of Samson. In this chapter we become acquainted with Samson's parents. 36 min. MercySeat.net DefyTyrants.com
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You Are Not the Crazy One w/Charlie Sykes, Author & MSNBC Contributor
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram are joined by Charlie Sykes, a conservative MSNBC contributor, and founder of the Bulwrkl. They discuss various topics, including the commodification of the Bible by Donald Trump, the transformation of the Republican Party, and the challenges faced by conservatives in…
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Heavenly Homeland, Episode 5: The Greatest of These is Love
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Send us a Text Message. In the final episode of our enlightening series on the Faithful Politics Podcast, we delve deep into the essence of Christianity in America, showcasing a narrative far removed from the shades of Christian nationalism we've explored thus far. This episode, rich with poignant stories and insightful conversations, aims to revea…
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Centralization versus Decentralization - Judges 1
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This sermon serves as an introduction to the Book of Judges and covers chapter 1. Ultimately - no form of government provides peace and justice if the people themselves are not submitted to the law of God and the ways of His Word. --When big governments produce corruption and tyrants from within - the people like to talk about and see the need for …
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"Baptizing America" with co-authors Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood
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Send us a Text Message. The conversation explores the book 'Baptizing America' and the role of mainline Protestantism in shaping Christian nationalism in the United States. It discusses the January 6th event and the connection to Christian nationalism. The concept of civil religion and its influence on American society is also examined. The convers…
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