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Straight White American Jesus podcast

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Straight White American Jesus

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  Bradley Onishi + Daniel Miller  

An in-depth examination of the culture and politics of Christian Nationalism and Evangelicalism by two ex-evangelical ministers-turned-religion professors. If you have ever wondered what social and historical forces led white evangelicals to usher Donald Trump into the White House this is the show for you. As former insiders and critical scholars of religion, Dan Miller and Bradley Onishi have a unique perspective on the Religious Right. Guests have included Chrissy Stroop, R. Marie Griffith, Janelle Wong, Randall Balmer, Katherine Stewart, and many others.

An in-depth examination of the culture and politics of Christian Nationalism and Evangelicalism by two ex-evangelical ministers-turned-religion professors. If you have ever wondered what social and historical forces led white evangelicals to usher Donald Trump into the White House this is the show for you. As former insiders and critical scholars of religion, Dan Miller and Bradley Onishi have a unique perspective on the Religious Right. Guests have included Chrissy Stroop, R. Marie Griffith, Janelle Wong, Randall Balmer, Katherine Stewart, and many others.

 

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#950

Weekly Roundup: A Battle of Fonts and Freedoms: Analyzing Trump's Authoritarianism and Growing Unpop...

Brad and Dan return to unpack another week of chaos, contradictions, and creeping authorit... more

Yesterday

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:25

Yesterday

#949

Special Episode: When We All Get to Heaven Ep 1

In this special episode of 'Straight White American Jesus,' the host introduces the podcas... more

11 Dec 2025

30 MINS

30:50

11 Dec 2025

#948

It's in the Code ep 172: “Projecting Enemies”

Josh Hawley argues that “man’s mission” is to combat evil. Defining men in this way makes ... more

10 Dec 2025

35 MINS

35:22

10 Dec 2025

#947

Olivia Nuzzi, Mormon Wives, and the Death of Democracy

Brad is joined by Alan Elrod, CEO and founder of the Pulaski Institute, for a wide-ranging... more

08 Dec 2025

38 MINS

38:07

08 Dec 2025

#946

Weekly Roundup: Cultural Crusades: From Hegseth's Boat Attacks to Oklahoma's Classrooms

Brad and Dan return with a packed Weekly Roundup that cuts through the noise of culture wa... more

05 Dec 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:25

05 Dec 2025

#945

It's in the Code ep 171: “A Man Like God”

Josh Hawley builds his account on masculinity and manhood on the idea that men are created... more

03 Dec 2025

33 MINS

33:24

03 Dec 2025

#944

National Guard Shooting Reveals the Right's Dangerous Western Supremacy

Brad takes a hard look at the American right’s response to the recent shooting of two Nati... more

01 Dec 2025

28 MINS

28:47

01 Dec 2025

#943

SWAJ Rewind: Give Thanks

This week Dan talks about the popular praise and worship song, “Give Thanks With a Gratefu... more

28 Nov 2025

24 MINS

24:51

28 Nov 2025

#942

Weekly Roundup: Kristi Noem Implicated, Erika Kirk’s Love Language, and Bill McKibben on the Tragedy...

Brad and Dan are back from the American Academy of Religion conference in Boston and kick ... more

26 Nov 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:51

26 Nov 2025

#941

Pulitzer Winner on How the End of the Cold War Created MAGA Populism

Brad Onishi sits down with Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Starr to dig into his new book, Amer... more

24 Nov 2025

48 MINS

48:08

24 Nov 2025

#940

Short Weekly Roundup: Donald Trump is the Anti-Christian President

In this episode of 'Straight White American, Jesus,' Brad Oishi discusses the Trump admini... more

21 Nov 2025

21 MINS

21:56

21 Nov 2025

#939

It's in the Code ep 170: “Order, Chaos, and Evil”

[CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to, and discussion of, death by suicide... more

19 Nov 2025

40 MINS

40:48

19 Nov 2025

#938

ICE is Detaining Holocaust Survivors

Brad takes listeners through two heartbreaking stories that reveal how religion, immigrati... more

17 Nov 2025

37 MINS

37:53

17 Nov 2025

#937

Weekly Roundup: MAGAworld Splinters: Epstein Revelations, Civilizational Populism, and the Future of...

MAGAworld Splinters: Epstein Revelations, Civilizational Populism, and the Future of the G... more

14 Nov 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:35

14 Nov 2025

#936

American Unexceptionalism: K-Pop Demon Hunters IRL Korea

Dan is off this week. So we are pleased to bring you a feature from our new limited series... more

12 Nov 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:16

12 Nov 2025

#935

The Librarian Who Fought Christian Nationalist Book Bans and Won

One of the things small town librarian Amanda Jones values most about books is how they ca... more

10 Nov 2025

45 MINS

45:30

10 Nov 2025

#934

Weekly Roundup: Mamdani Wins and Dems Sweep - Blame the Women!

Brad and Dan unpack the historic election of Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York City and ... more

07 Nov 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:58

07 Nov 2025

#933

It's in the Code ep 169: “It’s the Same Story”

Josh Hawley argues that American “liberals” (anyone who isn’t a conservative Christian) do... more

05 Nov 2025

31 MINS

31:38

05 Nov 2025

#932

The Intellectual Forces Behind JD Vance + Vance Divorce Rumors

Brad Onishi is joined by Dr. Laura Field, author of [Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA... more

03 Nov 2025

55 MINS

55:48

03 Nov 2025

#931

Weekly Roundup: We May Never Vote Again + JD Vance Runs for President

Dan’s “demon” costume sets the stage for a serious warning: Americans may not be able to v... more

31 Oct 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:23

31 Oct 2025

#930

It's in the Code ep 168: “Man’s (Empty) Purpose”

Josh Hawley devotes the second chapter of his book to outlining what he sees as “man’s pur... more

29 Oct 2025

37 MINS

37:54

29 Oct 2025

#929

Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: The Rituals of Freedom

Brad welcomes Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar, editors of We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and R... more

27 Oct 2025

44 MINS

44:03

27 Oct 2025

#928

Weekly Roundup: “No Kings" vs Christ the King Who Condones Slavery + Trump Destroys the White House

Brad and Dan unpack the symbolism and substance behind the demolition of the East Wing of ... more

24 Oct 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:34

24 Oct 2025

#927

Special Episode: Is Pope Leo Really Dissolving Opus Dei?

This episode delves into the recent controversies surrounding Opus Dei, a secretive and in... more

23 Oct 2025

40 MINS

40:51

23 Oct 2025

#926

It's in the Code ep 167: "Manhood Pt. 2"

This episode continues the exploration of how masculinity and the category of "man" functi... more

22 Oct 2025

38 MINS

38:28

22 Oct 2025

#925

Peter Thiel's Gospel Part II: Palantir and the Philosopher-King

Dr. Brad Onishi dives into the ideological roots of one of Peter Thiel's most significant ... more

22 Oct 2025

41 MINS

41:23

22 Oct 2025

#924

Resisting the Spiritual Violence of ICE

In this episode, Brad Onishi sits down with Rev. Alba Onofrio—executive director of Soulfo... more

20 Oct 2025

32 MINS

32:40

20 Oct 2025

#923

Weekly Roundup: “I Love Hitler” Group Chat Leaked + The Technocrats Who Want Monarchy + No Kings!

Brad and Dan unpack a disturbing leaked group chat among young Republican leaders that rev... more

17 Oct 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:50

17 Oct 2025

#922

It's in the Code ep 166: “Manhood”

Josh Hawley says that American manhood is threatened by “the left,” and that this threat l... more

15 Oct 2025

30 MINS

30:35

15 Oct 2025

#921

Introducing American Unexceptionalism

What can we Americans learn from others around the world about how to protect democracy wh... more

13 Oct 2025

16 MINS

16:40

13 Oct 2025