Episodes

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 600-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ People have often heard Christians say they are called to be “salt and light” in the world. But where does that phrase come from? What does it mean? How has its meaning changed over time? What can it tell us about how different Christians might understand their place, and the place of oth...

Brad nterviews therapists The Sexvangelicals, Julia Postema and Jeremiah Gibson about Project 2025. They discuss the implications of 'family values' as proposed in the project, highlighting the potential negative impact on diverse family structures, marginalized communities, and contemporary family systems research. The conversation explores the rhetorical tactics used to promote a patriarchal, heteronormative, and monogamous view of family, standing against progressive ideologies related to fam...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 600-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Brad and Dan are back! They delve into the significant themes and key moments from the Democratic National Convention. They highlight the sense of joy and solidarity portrayed, contrasting it with the fear-driven politics often seen at the RNC. The hosts discuss the refreshing models of m...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 600-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ The MAGA movement and the radical traditionalist Catholicism the provides one stream or religious legitimation for it aims to preserve the power and authority of White men in America. So many express surprise or confusion when they learn that J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee to Vice Pre...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 600-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ In NAR Watch Episode 4, the discussion centers around a strategic plan aimed at mobilizing Christians as election workers to influence outcomes in swing states. Dr. Matthew Taylor shares insights from the Courage Tour and its links to election denial and conspiracy theories, spotlighting ...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 600-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Brad discusses recent developments linking Trump's campaign to election rigging and Project 2025. He highlights Russ Vogt's clandestine plans to build a platform for Trump's return and examines the implications of Trump's team intensifying efforts on the election system over voter canvass...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ In this bonus episode, the discussion centers around JD Vance's controversial comments on family values, focusing on his interview with Dana Bash where he criticized childless individuals and politically framed 'anti-family' culture. The episode delves into the broader ideological underp...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Brad returns from vacation to discuss the Democratic ticket and the controversial candidacy of Tim Walz. Covering Walz's religious identity, military service, and public perception, we explore how accusations against Walz reflect broader political and cultural dynamics. Special guest Dr. ...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Dan is flying solo this week, discussing Kamala Harris's choice of Tim Walz as her VP running mate, exploring the potential impacts on the Trump campaign and the GOP's strategies against Walz, including critiques of his military service. He touches on JD Vance's controversial comments and...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ How does a naturalistic, evolutionary understanding of human sex undermine the claim that the purpose of sex is procreation? How does it challenge claims about the meaning of sex based in creationist or natural law thinking? What fallacies are involved in the claim that the “purpose” of s...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ I'm joined by first-time guest Rick Pidcock to discuss JD Vance and his multifaceted role as a religious and political candidate. We explore Vance's connection to the Traditional Latin Mass and figures like Harrison Butker, Patrick Deneen, and Steve Bannon, delving into the implications o...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Today, we discuss the complex identity of America as both a set of principles and a diverse nation. We examine the contrasting views of political figures like JD Vance and Kamala Harris, talking about race, heritage, and the ongoing struggles with white Christian nationalism. The episode ...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Annika Brockschmidt joins us to discuss recent shifts in American politics, particularly focusing on identity politics. The conversation delves into controversies surrounding race and identity, spotlighting Donald Trump's contentious comments on Kamala Harris's heritage, the Trump campaig...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ In the run-up to the 2024 election, Republican Vice President nominee JD Vance made waves for claiming that people without biological children have “no stake” in America’s future. What does that mean? What is the religious and political rationale behind such a statement? Decoding this ide...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ We are thrilled to introduce an audio essay by Anika Brockschmidt, a Berlin-based journalist who spent three days at the National Conservatism Conference (NatCon). Anika's insights critically examine recent trends within the American right, particularly focusing on themes of misogyny, fer...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Co-produced with Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the episode features a story narrated by Andrew Seidel about Liz and Gabe Rootenram, a Jewish couple from Tennessee who faced state-funded religious discrimination when trying to adopt a special needs child. The episode...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ In this weekly roundup, we discuss the unexpected shifts in the political landscape following Joe Biden's decision not to run for re-election and Kamala Harris emerging as the presumptive Democratic nominee. We analyze the excitement around Harris' campaign, the contrasting positions and ...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ GOP rep. Tim Burchett posted on social media and has said in interviews that Kamala Harris is the “DEI candidate” for president? What does he mean by this? How does this statement reflect the ideology of “colorblindness”? And How does this language operate as an open code for contemporary...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Brad interviews activist and parent Natalie Hastings, LifeWise Academy, a religious release program in public schools that takes children out of their school day for Bible study. Hastings provides insights into the program's growth, its impact on students, and its connections to larger po...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ In this episode, we react to President Joe Biden's surprising decision not to seek reelection, focusing on Kamala Harris's rapid emergence as the new Democratic frontrunner after raising $60 million in one day. We examine the implications of a Harris candidacy and explore JD Vance's conne...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ In this episode of the Weekly Roundup, we explore JD Vance's controversial political stance, religious conversion, and influential connections. We discuss Vance's advice for Trump to fire federal workers and install loyalists, his relationships with power players like Peter Thiel and Leon...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Why do people who are oppressed within high-control religious contexts so often support their own oppression? This is a question that baffles critics of high-control religion, particularly as it relates to such issues as gender relations and sexuality. Dan tackles this question, suggestin...

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ In this special episode, Brad introduces an audio essay by Matt Taylor titled 'The Colonized God.' Taylor, known for his work on the New Apostolic Reformation, explores the complex relationship between Christians who are not Christian nationalists and Christian supremacists, who use Chris...

Brad delivers a mini episode analyzing how Christian nationalists are likely to interpret the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. He emphasizes his condemnation of political violence and its anti-democratic nature. Brad references Lauren Kirby's book 'Saving History,' explaining that white Christian nationalists see themselves either as founders or victims. Trump's assassination attempt reinforces their view of him as a victim under attack, legitimizing their call for retribution. He also c...