The Alleged Minnesota Assassin’s Connections to the New Apostolic Reformation (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)

In this emergency episode of ‘Straight White American, Jesus,’ host Brad Onishi discusses the assassination of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband by a shooter impersonating a police officer. 

Brad provides details about the suspect, Vance Boelter, and his background, including his ties to Donald Trump, anti-abortion views, and Christian ministry. 

Scholar Matt Taylor explains Boelter’s connections to the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), diving into the history and influence of Christ for the Nations Institute, a significant institution in the independent charismatic Christian world. Their comments contextualize the violent act within the broader landscape of political violence and radicalization in the U.S., highlighting the dire implications of such events.

Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/the-alleged-minnesota-assassins-connections-to-the-new-apostolic-reformation/