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Resisting American Apartheid Apr 17, 2023

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Brad speaks to Dr. Miguel de la Torre about his new book, Resisting American Apartheid. They talk about how "Euro-Christianity" distorts faith. They talk about how becoming "un-American" might be the best way to save democracy. With unflinching analysis, De La Torre takes on authors revered in Christian theology, including Paul, Augustine, and heroes of the Reformation, aiming to uproot the ideological foundations of racism in Christianity. Following these through lines of oppression, he warns of a decline in democracy and rise in political violence—but equips us with the nonviolent ethical framework to resist this bleak future.

Thanks to Emma Hulbert for research assistance with this episode.

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Weekly Roundup: Red Pilling Abortion Apr 14, 2023

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Brad and Dan begin by discussing the utterly confusing rulings from several judges on legality and availability of mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill. Dan takes us through the complicated web of rulings and Brad analyzes how creating this mess was an intentional strategy by Christian nationalists to get the case kicked up to the Supreme Court.

In the second segment the hosts discuss a case from Texas where Greg Abbott has promised to pardon a man recently convicted of murdering a protester at a Black Lives Matter Rally. Brad concludes that this is not about law and order - but about a certain White Christian order that, at least in this case, negates a foundational tenet of American democracy: a jury by your peers.

In the final segment, Dan takes us through the just-passed abortion trafficking law out of Idaho - a first of its kind in the nation and one that portends even darker days ahead in the fight for reproductive rights.

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It's In the Code Ep. 47: Staying on Brand Apr 13, 2023

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G.R.A.C.E.: “God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense.” B.I.B.L.E.: “Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth.” Acronyms like these are a common feature within the preaching and practice of a certain kind of popular American Christianity. What do they reveal about that distinctly American expression of religion? How do they relate to the influence of corporate and consumer culture within popular American Christianity? What does it mean for a church to be “on-brand,” and what does it mean that some Christians think about their faith and practice in these terms? Can explored these questions and more in this episode.

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Healing Isn't Linear with Holly Laurent Apr 10, 2023

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Brad speaks with writer, director, and comedian Holly Laurent, creator of the hit podcast MEGA about a satirical megachurch. They talk about her childhood in Haiti as a missionary, her path of deconstruction, and the winding pathways that healing takes us on. It's a raw interview about caring for family who have fallen into MAGA traps, hoping for change, and finding ourselves even when it feels like we are most lost. Oh, and they a laugh. ALOT.

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Weekly Roundup: The Tennessee Two and a Half Apr 07, 2023

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Brad and Dan begin by discussing the explusion of two members of the Tennessee legislature - Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson - after they led gun violence protests in the state Capitol. It's a case of systemic racism, a desire to keep young Black leaders in line, and an attempt to squash the voices of peaceful protesters.

In the second segment they break down the bombshell story that Clarence Thomas has been accepting lavish gifts from a GOP megadonor for years.

In the final segment, they discuss the Trump arraignment and what it means going forward.

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It's In the Code Ep. 46: Anti-Woke Apr 05, 2023

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Almost all of us are likely familiar with calls on the political and religious right to oppose “wokeness” or to be “anti-woke.” We all have a sense that this is a dog whistle. But what, exactly, does it represent? Where has this way of thinking about society, religion, and politics come from? In this episode, Dan explores these issues, decoding appeals to “anti-wokeness” to highlight the Christian nationalist vision of society embodied within them.

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Trump Indictment: Civil War + MAGA Jesus Apr 03, 2023

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Brad speaks to Dr. Matthew Boedy, Associate Professor at the University of North Georgia. Dr. Boedy is the go-to source on all things Charlie Kirk and TPUSA. He explains the rhetoric Kirk has used with his various audiences since the Trump indictment: talk of civil war, comparing Trump to Jesus, and calling for protests/rallies outside of SDNY when Trump is arraigned. He and Brad talk about how this rhetoric filters into thousands of churches across the country via TPUSA's vast network of media channels and Kirk's cross-country speaking tour.

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Weekly Roundup: Florida Man Indicted Mar 31, 2023

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Brad and Dan begin with first reactions to the late breaking news that Donald Trump will be indicted next week. They discuss the details of the case, the reactions from the GOP, and what the future might hold.

They then turn their attention to Nashville, where the community continues to mourn the victims of the mass shooting at a private school. Dan discusses the numbness that lawmakers and everyday Americans feel in the context of ubiquituous gun violence. Brad links the unwillingness to address the problem to Christian nationalist's understanding of order, violence, and the need to have the power to put "others" in line.

In the second segment, Brad outlines the high stakes of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election - and how it will effect abortion rights, voting rights, and the viability of free and fair elections in the state - and beyond.

In the final segment, Dan breaks down the new law in Kentucky that bans gender affirming care.

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It's In the Code Ep. 45: The Word Mar 29, 2023

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What do Christians mean when they refer to “the Word of God,” or even just “the word”? What do they mean when they someone has offered a “good word”? This way of speaking is incredibly common within particular Christian communities, but may be mystifying to people who aren’t familiar with those communities or didn’t grow up in them. In this episode, Dan discusses the layers of meaning behind these seemingly simple phrases and decodes some of the ways they work within these Christian communities.

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Handheld Killing Machines and the Age of Gun Groomers Mar 28, 2023

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On a day when the USA suffers another mass shooting at a school, Brad talks about the symbolism of the AR 15, the sickness of wanting to provide absolute access to handheld killing machines, and the ways America's children are groomed into a cult of death.

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