American Idols

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A podcast series about how and why one world-renowned sociologist renewed his faith by leaving Christian nationalism behind.

In this limited series, world-renowned sociologists Andrew Whitehead uses his own faith journey to uncover the threats that White Christian nationalism poses both to the United States and to the American church. Through interviews with leaders in the field, including Dr. Sam Perry, Dr. Ruth Braunstein, Dr Robert P. Jones, Dr. Jemar Tisby, and many others, Whithehead reveals White Christian nationalism’s anti-democratic underbelly and provides hope for all Americans to resist it.

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Episode 4: How to Fight Christian Nationalism?

Andrew speaks with local organizers, professors, lawyers, and clergy who are fighting Christian nationalism - figures such as Anthea Butler, Jemar Tisby, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Chris and Mendi Tackett, and Robert P. Jones. They share strategies for pushing back on the local levels, within interpersonal relationships, and at church. Axis Mundi Media: www.axismundi.us Buy American Idolatry: https://bookshop.org/lists/swaj-recommends-october-2023 Andrew's Substack: https://andrewwhitehead.subst...

Oct 09, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Christian Nationalism Threatens the Church

Andrew reveals how Christian nationalism leads Christians to harm their neighbors when they embrace the idols of power, fear, and violence. He uses two key examples--racism and xenophobia--to demonstrate that these idols violate core Christian beliefs. Through historical examples and interviews with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Robert P. Jones, and others, he illuminates expressions of Christianity that confront Christian nationalism and offer a faithful path forward. Buy American Idolatry: https:...

Oct 02, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Christian Nationalism is a Threat to Democracy

Andrew draws on dozens of sociological studies in order to demonstrate the anti-democratic facets of Christian nationalism. He shows how Christian nationalism shapes attitudes about police brutality, democratic processes, voting rights, immigration rights, and the separation of church and state. He also consults expert voices who echo his warning: Andrew Seidel, Abigail Vegter, Robert Jones, and more. Buy American Idolatry: https://bookshop.org/lists/swaj-recommends-october-2023 Andrew's Substac...

Sep 25, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: What is Christian Nationalism?

In the opening episode, Andrew defines Christian nationalism, and uses his personal journey as a Christian to understand how it works on the ground in the religious lives of Americans, church spaces, and the public square. Transcript here. Order American Idolatry here: https://bookshop.org/lists/swaj-recommends-october-2023 Subscribe to Andrew's substack . For more information, go to www.axismundi.us Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/americanidols/donations Advertising Inquiries: h...

Sep 18, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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A podcast series about how and why one world-renowned sociologist renewed his faith by leaving Christian nationalism behind. In this limited series, world-renowned sociologists Andrew Whitehead uses his own faith journey to uncover the threats that White Christian nationalism poses both to the United States and to the American church. Through interviews with leaders in the field, including Dr. Sam Perry, Dr. Ruth Braunstein, Dr Robert P. Jones, Dr. Jemar Tisby, and many others, Whithehead reveal...

Sep 07, 2023•51 sec

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