Episodes
Loose Reins, Tight Factions in the Southern Baptist Convention
Scandals, political divides, and a crisis of accountability—inside the power struggles shaping the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S.
Sledgehammer Reform: USAID on the Chopping Block
Faith, Politics, and the Fight Over Humanitarian Aid: The Future of USAID in a Shifting Political Landscape
Faith, Politics, and Power: J.D. Vance’s Tightrope Act
Vance took the stage at the March for Life to roaring applause, but just two days later, he launched a public attack on the very Catholic bishops who had welcomed him—revealing deeper tensions between conservative politics and religious leadership.
The Mercy Pulpit & The Sermon Heard Around the World
A sermon at the National Cathedral becomes a flashpoint, challenging Trump’s authority and exposing deep divisions in American Christianity.
President Trump's Crusader
Pete Hegseth and the Politics of Redemption
A Keffiyeh Conundrum: the Politics of Baby Jesus
Christ, the Keffiyeh, and a Clash of Perspectives
Elon Musk: “Prophet-in-Chief”?
From Tech Visionary to Right-wing Cultural Christian
Calling Out Lies, Singing the Truth
How African American spirituals confront lies and sustain resilience in today’s political landscape.
Alpha Jesus and the Bro-ing of the American Church
Masculinity, Misogyny, and the Exodus of Gen Z Women
Why Muslim Voters Feel Betrayed
Hopelessness, Genocide, and a Community’s Political Reckoning
Rejecting the ‘God of Trump’
Dr. Dr. Miguel De La Torre on Who America Is
When Religious Power Serves Political Force
What’s the cost of aligning Christianity to division?
Exposing Soft Christian Nationalism
Unspoken alliances shaping America’s political future
When Public Dollars Pay for Religious Education
Subsidizing religion through education vouchers
The Hindu Vote: Flipping the Script
Breaking tradition, shaking party lines
Women’s Work: a Catholic Conundrum
Exploring the evolving role of women in the Catholic Church with Vatican correspondent Claire Giangravé
Imagining a Land of Belonging
Redefining our Distortations & Disconnections
Church Land: Let Go & Grow
A Colorado Church on giving land away to build community
Land of the Violent
Have the stories of freedom in America masked a long history of violence?
Stealing Land in the Name of God
What’s a 15th century statement from a pope have to do with U.S. land policy today?