Reviews - Page 4 | Straight White American Jesus

Fantastic content for recent de-converts

As an ex-evangelical de-converting from a fundamentalist view of the Bible and the world, this show helped me put some of my thoughts and feelings into words. One thing I particularly like about the podcast is the inclusion of many beliefs in their discussions. While my alt-right conservative family sees this as an afront to everything they believe, I’m able to share the podcast with my more liberal but still very Christian side of the family who agree that the Jesus of the Bible has been cooped into political weapon to push bigoted ideology. Thank you Dan and Brad for the great content, you’ve inspired my brother and I to start our own podcast.

Henry1821
July 27, 2023

My lifeline

I love this podcast so much- can’t hardly wait for the three times a week it comes out. Even as intense and heavy as it is. I came of age during the 80’s when all this Christian nationalism started getting popular.

SuBaRo11
July 27, 2023

One of my favorite new podcasts

Awesome human beings doing us all a very important service.

LagagirlTheFirst
July 26, 2023

Shared wisdom

This is truly an invaluable podcast. Real talk about real issues. Dan and Brad are truly knowledgeable and their sense of humor always makes some of the heavy topics lighter as are their “hope topic” endings. I enjoyed their insightful and thought provoking books and look forward to checking out their YouTube programming. Keep on keeping on gentlemen!

Pomptribe
July 26, 2023

Great show

I’ve learned so much about Christian Nationalism. I appreciate how thoughtful and informed Brad and Dan are two are. I recommend the show to many

cmcveigh23
July 26, 2023

Intelligent and thought provoking

I have always paid attention to how religious zealots have tried to wrestle the reigns of society away from rational people. Now that they are succeeding, we need a show like Straight, White American Jesus to give us the scoop on how insidious right wing nutballery has become, and how to fight back.

Gary L. Quay
July 26, 2023

I look forward to every podcast

To see how religion, race, and politics, listen to this deep dive podcast.

Recycled grandma
July 25, 2023

I’ve listened to every episode!

I’ve listened to every episode for several years. It’s the one podcast I will always catch up on and not miss. Brad and Dan do a great job of incorporating weekly current events into their show in addition to important work of scholars, historians, writers and other experts. I have learned so much from all of the perspectives given on the show.

Goat feeder
July 24, 2023

Like a college level course

…without the exams. Always a great discourse about Christian nationalism and right wing politics by two well-informed profs.

LimeIsNotACrime
July 24, 2023

Very Informative

Excellently researched, well prepared, and nicely delivered information on some of the most pressing issues of our time

js4man
July 24, 2023

SWAJ

So much I used to stand against that I am know open to. Grateful for these hosts and what they have to say. Always agree? Maybe not - but always encouraged to think! Go back and listen to past episodes like the Monster series. So very good.

craigspofford
July 23, 2023

One of my favorite podcasts

These guys do a great job of summarizing current events — and in particular, the threat of Christian nationalism — from the perspective of ex-pastors in evangelical churches. And they do great interviews too.

Dpn121212
July 23, 2023

Truthful and Thought-provoking

Found this podcast recently. As an evangelical Christian, it shakes me up and helps me reevaluate who I am and what I am doing. It helps me break out of the religious rut.

dhoycbj
July 23, 2023

Good conversation

It’s important work to monitor the religious influence on politics and these guys do it great. Good recap of current and developing stories and great commentary.

Roberto M .
July 23, 2023

Informative and thought provoking

This podcast is for people who want to learn how Christianity has taken a turn away from the teachings of Jesus, and has turned into a political movement to force their views on all of us.

TheLorax3
July 23, 2023

Pulls the wool from your eyes

Thank you for your insight and historic perspectives of Christianity in America with your look behind the white washed facades of evangelicalism.

fuglefun
July 23, 2023

A weekly must listen

I have been a faithful listener for about a year now. They never disappoint. I love their take on news and current events.

James Veverka
July 23, 2023

Straight white American Jesus

In my top 3 pods! And your book was excellent Brad.

jgtjcrjmcsg8
July 22, 2023

Timely & important

This podcast dives deep into the complicated, often opaque world of the Christian right. The hosts are tackling reporting not covered enough by major news outlets. If you grew up in church or you have people in your life who are conservative/religious, or you’re simply baffled by the MAGA crowd, this podcast is for you.

EustaceScrub
July 22, 2023

Matthew Taylor & NAR

While I love all the SWAJ podcasts, Dr. Taylor’s narrative about NAR is phenomenally engaging and compelling. He painted such a clear and terrifying picture of NAR that I could only listen to the series over several weeks. Too intense to absorb all at once. You’ve done a great service to the country by helping us understand another piece of the puzzle behind the cause of the 1/6 insurrection.

H M J O
July 22, 2023

Great show

This is an important show with fantastic content. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand what is happening within the American religious right and American Christian nationalism. Highly insightful commentary from two people who lived within that sphere, saw its problems and are now working to inform. Keep it up guys!

RS in SD
July 22, 2023

First time listener, and impressed!

I found this first episode I have listened to interesting, informative, thoughtful, levelheaded, and thought-provoking. My only complaint is that the last 5 or 10 minutes got cut off and then an earlier portion was repeated. Thanks for your important service to the nation!

Sophia's daughter
July 18, 2023

This NEEDS to be in your pod lineup. FANTASTIC

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ How did I go through life without listening before? Objective, excellent questions and a variety of guests, topic selection is on point— the only reason this independent pod doesn’t have 5 stars is a collection of trolls simping for their persecution fetish. They do say snowflakes come in alllll shapes and sizes 👀👀 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Going to donate for each troll ⭐️ review I see; thanks for helping support a phenomenal pod! Keep it up, hosts!

Allyingg
July 17, 2023

Freakin love these guys

They’re smart, quick, and clear. Engaging to-the-moment news, they’re a good duo dynamic and solid interactions with research and the idea-praxis connection. Follow now.

AgathaFlorence
July 16, 2023

A must-listen episode

Concise & important explanation of the creation of whiteness. Bravo!

80221
July 9, 2023

Important in today’s climate

Equal parts terrifying and informative. Watching your government, judicial system, and local school boards be overrun by Christofascists is deeply unsettling. Thank you for shedding light on this existential threat.

maman abeille
July 1, 2023

Amazing Resource!

Brad and Dan are rigorous academic researchers who are also extremely thoughtful. Listening to this podcast is both grounding and inspirational. Thank you.

Orangemoon 00
June 18, 2023

Understanding America

There are many anti-democratic forces that have been central to my country throughout our history that I was mostly unaware of until recently. This podcast is a vital resource for correcting those blind spots, understanding how we find ourselves teetering on the brink of fascism, and hopefully to help fight the fascists rising in influence and power with each passing day. Please keep it up!

MissLiner
May 27, 2023

Inspiring

I so appreciate these religious scholars sharing their perspectives from the inside, exposing the current march toward a White Christian Nationalist America. The suggestion of an intentional campaign across all progressive media to highlight Free Speech in the First Amendment is genius. What can we do to actually get money and smart marketers behind this effort.

Dr Deb K
May 7, 2023

Makes me think!

Appreciate that they bring it all to the table and make me question some long held practices.

grtwokie
April 30, 2023