Last week, Democrats won a historic victory in the 2026 midterms, and over the weekend Donald Trump told Ross Douthat that his immigration policy was too tough, then named Stephen Miller White House chief of staff after Susie Wiles’ departure. Brad Onishi and Matthew D. Taylor break down what Miller’s promotion means for ICE and the prosecution of Trump’s enemies, why Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis may prove a turning point, and how MAGA voices like Matt Walsh, Jesse Watters, and James Fis

This week I'm joined by Heather Cronk & Adiel Pollydore, co-directors of Project 21:12. Project 21:12 is the first organization seeking to politically organize exvangelicals. In this discussion, we talk about Heather & Adiel's histories with advocacy and activism, the project's origins, and their first national campaign. Learn more at project2112.org/connect. Follow all of Blake's work at blakechastain.com. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:16 Heather’s Evangelical Journey 03:59 Heather's D

Brad Onishi talks with three Texans about what happened in the state on Tuesday, when Democrats won the Senate seat, the governorship, down-ballot statewide races, and a majority on the State Board of Education. Robert Downen of Texas Monthly explains why the results are a generational setback for the national Christian nationalist movement, and why Texas has been its incubator for policy and legal strategy. Journalist Bekah Stolhandske McNeel looks at how progressive clergy and faith-forward ca

The midterms are over, and the results were bigger than almost anyone expected. Brad Onishi and Dan Miller go through the wins, the firsts, and what the results mean for the religious right and the Republican Party. In this episode: Why Texas flipping matters, symbolically and for the electoral map Georgia’s statewide results and what they say about decades of organizing in the face of voter suppression Why the margin was too big for the “rigged election” and fraud narratives to work How Trump

This week we comb over more articles on Trillionaires and also how support of Trump has impacted Gen Z's view of church. They feel connected, trust us. Warn thy Trillionares: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/07/warn-thy-trillionaires/ Christian Post on Gen Z: https://www.christianpost.com/news/half-of-gen-z-says-trump-support-keeps-them-out-of-church-study.html We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/gohomebible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m

What does it mean to be a “Christian”? An overwhelmingly common answer for American Christians would be, “to accept Jesus as your personal lord and savior.” But what does that actually mean? Can they even tell you? How much more complicated is the idea than it first seems? And why does this matter? And what happens if you keep asking questions like this? Check out this week’s discussion with Dan to find out. If you enjoy our work, please subscribe. Paid subscribers get bonus content, ad-free l