Episodes

Nov. 9, 2020

6 Days Later (2020)

<p>Some initial thoughts on the 2020 Election. Acknowledging what was accomplished, and the work that still needs to be done.</p> <p>Follow Blake on <a href="https://twitter.com/brchastain">Twitter</a> and subscribe to <a hr…
Nov. 2, 2020

Powers & Principalities: One Day Until the Next Stage

<p>We're one day out until the November 3rd election. In this brief episode, Blake reviews this season's guests and the threats that remain regardless of the outcome of election day.</p> <p>If you haven't voted early, please…
Oct. 26, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 9: The Religious Left with Jack Jenkins

<p>My guest this week is Jack Jenkins, national reporter for <em>Religion News Service </em>and author of the book <em>American Prophets: The Religious Roots of Progressive Politics and the Ongoing Fight for the Soul of the …
Oct. 23, 2020

Talking Burnout with Anne Helen Petersen

<p>In this episode, I chat with Anne Helen Petersen about her book <em>Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation (</em><a href="https://amzn.to/3kqjuvQ"><em>Amazon</em></a><em>, </em><a href="https://bookshop…
Oct. 21, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 8: White Evangelical Racism with Anthea Butler

<p>My guest this week is Dr. Anthea Butler, associate professor of religion and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the upcoming book <a href="https://amzn.to/3ob0Udn"><em>White Evangelical Racis…
Oct. 15, 2020

Luke Barnett of Faith Based

<p>My guest this week is Luke Barnett, writer and star of the new film <em>Faith Based, </em>which is available now on demand. Faith Based is a comedy about two friends who want to strike it rich by making a Christian film, …
Oct. 12, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 7: Answering Audience Questions with Bradley Onishi

<p>On this week's episode, I am joined by Bradley Onishi of the <a href="https://anchor.fm/straightwhiteamericanjesu?fbclid=IwAR1hdcWlEP2_mQj5jtBwTKFL1EXzqgPMwg_A6jmvxoxXMCTszDB3WaFQeOM">Straight White American Jesus</a> pod…
Oct. 5, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 6: White Too Long with Robert Jones

<p>My guest this week is Robert Jones, founder and CEO of PRRI (The Public Religion Research Institute), and author of the recent book <em>White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity </em>(<a href=…
Sept. 28, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 5: The Unholy Alliance of Trump & the Religious Right with Sarah Posner

<p>My guest this week is Sarah Posner, author of the book <em>Unholy: Why White Evangelicals Worship at the Altar of Donald Trump </em>(<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/11130/9781984820426">Bookshop</a>, <a href="https://amzn…
Sept. 23, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 4.1: CALL FOR QUESTIONS!

We're taking a brief break to allow a little more time for production, but we're ready to take your questions.  Brad Onishi (of Straight White American Jesus) & I will be taking your questions and answering them on the air i…
Sept. 14, 2020

Powers & Principalities Episode 4: Christian Reconstruction with Julie Ingersoll

<p>My guest this week is Julie Ingersoll, professor of religious studies at the University of North Florida and author of the book <em>Building God's Kingdom: Inside the World of Christian Reconstruction (</em><a href="https…
Sept. 7, 2020

Episode 3: Quantifying Christian Nationalism with Sam Perry & Andrew Whitehead

<p>My guests this week are Sam Perry &amp; Andrew Whitehead, authors of the book <em>Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States (</em><a href="https://amzn.to/3i7eVWb"><em>Amazon,</em></a><em> </…
Aug. 31, 2020

Powers & Principalities, Episode 2: Jesus and John Wayne, with Kristin Kobes Du Mez

<p>My guest this week is Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of the new book <em>Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation (</em><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/11130/9781631495731"><em>B…
Aug. 24, 2020

Powers & Principalities, Episode 1: The Power Worshippers with Katherine Stewart

<p>This week's episode features a conversation with Katherine Stewart. Katherine Stewart is the author of <em>The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism (</em><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/11…
Aug. 17, 2020

Powers & Principalities, Episode 0: Diana Butler Bass

In this very first episode of Powers & Principalities (termed Episode 0, because it acts as a bridge between Exvangelical & this show), I talk with Diana Butler Bass about the early history of fundamentalism in white evangel…
July 24, 2020

Coming Soon: Powers & Principalities

<p>Coming soon: <em>Powers &amp; Principalities,</em> a new podcast series from Blake about the systems and institutions that propagate white evangelical &amp; Christian nationalist sociopolitical power. Debuting in late Aug…
June 26, 2020

Austin Channing Brown (Re-Release)

Austin Channing Brown, author of I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, joined the show in 2018. This is a re-release of that interview, originally published on June 6, 2018, with a new introduction.---…
May 29, 2020

Gretchen Baskerville

Gretchen Baskerville joins the show!Gretchen Baskerville is a divorce recovery leader and researcher. For more than 20 years, she has worked with Christian women and men going through difficult, life-saving divorces, listeni…
May 15, 2020

The Backsliders

Keylee & Micah Sudduth - aka the Backsliders - join the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exvangelical/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/exvangelical/support" rel="payment">https:…
April 23, 2020

Science Mike: You're a Miracle

Science Mike returns to the show to discuss his new book, You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass): Embracing the Emotions, Habits, and Mystery That Make You You! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exvangelica…
April 10, 2020

Laura Anderson & Brian Peck from the Religious Trauma Institute

Laura Anderson & Brian Peck from the Religious Trauma Institute join the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exvangelical/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/exvangelical/support" rel…
March 26, 2020

Nate Postlethwait, The Other Side of Saved

Nate Postlethwait from The Other Side of Saved joins the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exvangelical/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/exvangelical/support" rel="payment">https…
March 14, 2020

Mark Russell, author of Second Coming

Mark Russell returns to the show to discuss his comic book, Second Coming. Volume 1 is available now! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exvangelical/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/ex…
Feb. 28, 2020

Chrissy Stroop & Lauren O'Neal Empty The Pews

Chrissy Stroop & Lauren O'Neal return to the show to discuss their essay anthology, Empty The Pews! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/exvangelical/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/exva…