From Christianity Today, this is Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.August 8, 1974—Richard Nixon resigns. The country watches as the law-and-order president falls under the weight of his own corruption, leaving behind a legacy of paranoia, scandal, and a crisis of trust in American institutions. But as one political era collapsed, another movement began to take shape.In this episode, we track the shifting tides of the 1970s—from Watergate’s unraveling to the unlikely rise of Jimmy Carter, a Southern Baptist reformer who captured the White House and disrupted the evangelical vote. But not everyone in the church was ready to embrace Carter’s vision.While the culture wars simmered, a new battle was brewing. Jerry Falwell and his allies were setting the stage for a moral revolution—one that would define the next era of American politics. And as they sharpened their message, they found inspiration in some unlikely places: a doomsday preacher from San Francisco, an infamous diary that would stoke America’s growing fears about Satanism, and a Christian comedian with a dark secret and an unforgettable mode of transportation.Resources:<ul>
<li>Rick Emerson, Unmask Alice</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nixonlibrary.gov/white-house-tapes/662/conversation-662-004">Nixon library</a></li>
<li><a href="https://jonestown.sdsu.edu/">Jonestown Institute, SDSU</a></li>
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</ul>Devil and the Deep Blue Sea is a production of Christianity TodayHosted and written by Mike CosperProduced by Rebekah Sebastian, with production assistance by Dawn AdamsSound Design and Mix Engineer: TJ HesterSound Design, Animation, and Video: Steve ScheidlerGraphic Design: Nim Ben ReuvenMusic by Dirt Poor RobinsErik Petrik and Mike Cosper are the executive producers of CT Media Podcasts, and Matt Stevens is our senior producer.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help more people find the show. Thanks for listening.Can’t wait for the next episode? Join Host Mike Cosper for a live stream every other Monday on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityTodayMagazine">CT YouTube channel </a>or the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568515227467#"> Devil and The Deep Blue Sea Facebook Page</a>. Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568515227467#">Facebook group</a> for deeper conversations, behind-the-scenes content, and the chance to submit your questions ahead of our live stream! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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