Episode 29: The Rise of Barack Obama
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Mar 15, 2023•22 min
A History of Evangelicals and Politics in America
John Fea
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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 Gibson's movie and those that did not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 06, 2023•20 min
Episode 27: Evangelicals gets passionate about “The Passion of the Christ”
Hollywood star Mel Gibson releases a movie about the last week of the life of Jesus and it opens new fronts in the culture wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 27, 2023•25 min
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 Christian Right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 17, 2022•19 min
Episode 25: This Fight Has Just Begun
The Christian Right responds to the Senate's decision not to pursue a Federal Marriage Amendment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2022•17 min
Episode 24: Let the People Speak
The Senate debates and then votes on a Federal Marriage Amendment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022•25 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2022•29 min
Episode 22: The Senate Conducts Hearings on Marriage: Part 1
Three house subcommittees hold hearings on the institution of marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2022•22 min
Episode 21: The Pro-Federal Marriage Amendment Coalition Emerges
Evangelicals rally around George W. Bush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 08, 2022•25 min
Episode 20: The Federal Marriage Amendment
The Christian Right tries to amend the United States Constitution to solidify its belief that 'marriage' is between one man and one woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 01, 2022•26 min
Episode 19: The Black Church and Gay Marriage
The Christian Right was not the only opponent of same-sex marriage in early 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 03, 2022•25 min
Episode 18: Greetings from Asbury Park
A Jersey shore town starts issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Black churches respond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 26, 2022•26 min
Episode 17: The "City By the Bay" Starts Marrying Same-Sex Couples
San Francisco beats Massachusetts to the punch and starts issuing marriage licences. The Christian Right responds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2022•28 min
Episode 16: The Massachusetts Legislature Holds a Constitutional Convention
Opponents of same-sex marriage in the Bay State try to pass a constitutional amendment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2022•26 min
Episode 15: Massachusetts Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
The Christian Right responds to the Goodridge v. Department of Health (November 2003) decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 04, 2022•28 min
Episode 14: What's the Matter with Kansas?
"Marriage Protection Week" comes to the Great Plains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 26, 2022•35 min
Episode 13: George W. Bush Joins the Fight Over Same-Sex Marriage
The president declares October 12-18, 2003 "Marriage Protection Week". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2022•27 min
Episode 12: Defending Traditional Marriage
The Christian Right prepares for a war on marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 10, 2022•30 min
Episode 11: A New Front in the Culture Wars
A state supreme court considers gay marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 05, 2022•29 min
Episode 10: Karl Rove's Christian Right
What did George W. Bush's evangelical base look like in 2004? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2022•28 min
Episode 9: Howard Dean's Bike Path Conversion
The governor of Vermont gets religion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 17, 2022•27 min
Episode 8: "The Democrats Search for Faith"
The Democrats struggle to connect religion and politics as the 2004 election season begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 10, 2022•24 min
Episode 7: September 11th and the End of Compassionate Conservatism
What would have happened to evangelical politics if the attacks on 9-11 never happened? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 03, 2022•29 min
Episode 6: Jesus is My Favorite Philosopher
The Christian Right turns to George W. Bush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 27, 2022•27 min
Episode 5: The Christian Right
In the 1980 and 1990s, conservative evangelical politics fused with the GOP. How did it happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2022•35 min
Episode 4: The Waning of Christian America
Conservative evangelicals respond to a perfect storm capable of wiping out the Christian ideals that built their great nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15, 2021•35 min
Episode 3: The Audacity to Hope
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Dec 08, 2021•35 min
Episode 2: Obama Goes to Church
The future president meets Jeremiah Wright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 02, 2021•31 min
Episode 1: The Religious Making of a President
A young Barack Obama finds his way in a pluralistic world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 24, 2021•29 min
Episode 0: The History of Evangelicals and Politics in America
Was Barack Obama the most explicitly Christian president in American history? Let's get started! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 17, 2021•24 min
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