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The Faith Angle

What does it mean to live as a person of faith in this crazy moment in American history? That’s the question behind The Faith Angle, a provocative podcast from journalists Kirsten Powers and Jonathan Merritt. From bathroom bills to conservative Christian cake bakers to Pope Francis’ impact, the duo will explore the issues that matter to people of faith. Each episode features an explainer on this issue, discussion of relevant headlines, and a lively interview with a thought leader. Think of it as ‘a survival guide for the faithful in Trump’s America.”

Latest Episodes:

Christians, Guns and the Mass Shooting Epidemic Apr 03, 2018

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On this episode, the hosts discuss how the NRA attacked Kirsten because of her recent comments on CNN, which prompts several big questions: What should people of faith think about the NRA? Are gun issues really just mental health problems? Is it fair to dismiss the gun reform protests of students because they are young?

Then, Kirsten and Jonathan talk with activist, historian and hip-hop artist Propaganda to get his views on the gun debate in America, including the ways that gun issues are also race issues.

Holy Misogyny! The Truth About Sexism in the Church Mar 27, 2018

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This week, Kirsten and Jonathan discuss another difficult topic: misogyny and sexism in the Church. The hosts discuss how they were taught to think about feminism growing up, how early Church fathers shaped Christians' views on gender and whether engrained sexism among some Christians primed the pump for Trump.

The duo also speaks with New York Times best-selling author Rachel Held Evans about whether the Bible prescribes a hierarchy among the genders and how she believes we should confront sexism in religious communities.

Trumpvangelicals and the Divided States of America Mar 20, 2018

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The wait is over. In the inaugural episode of The Faith Angle podcast, Kirsten and Jonathan share how they met and why they believe this kind of conversation is needed now more than ever. They discuss why America is so divided right now—including a new Pew Research poll—and how conservative evangelicals' support for Donald Trump has become a point of conversation in American media.

The Faith Angle duo also talk with Eric Metaxas, best-selling author and prominent Trump supporter, who makes some surprising comments, including offering an apology for some of his controversial comments.

The Faith Angle – Trailer Feb 15, 2018

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What does it mean to live as a person of faith in this crazy moment in American history? That's the question behind The Faith Angle, a provocative podcast from journalists Kirsten Powers and Jonathan Merritt. From bathroom bills to conservative Christian cake bakers to Pope Francis' impact, the duo will explore the issues that matter to people of faith. Each episode features an explainer on this issue, discussion of relevant headlines, and a lively interview with a thought leader. Think of it as 'a survival guide for the faithful in Trump's America."

The Faith Angle – Trailer Feb 15, 2018

Show notes