Putting the White in White Christian Nationalism (Andrew Seidel; One Nation, Indivisible podcast, Episode #012)

This episode touches on the recent controversies around the new Pope’s actions, the resignation of 'Righteous Gemstones', the rise of white Christian nationalism, and specific incidents of racism by individuals like Shiloh Hendricks and Lily Gaddis.

It also covers the fundraising support for racists and criminals on the GiveSendGo platform, and the differential treatment of activists based on their race and political stances. Seidel emphasizes the deep-rooted connection between American Christianity and racism, and recommends key resources for understanding this phenomenon.

• Katherine Stewart reporting on Rev. Barber and Anti-Christian Bias Task Force for The New Republic: https://newrepublic.com/article/194834/trump-anti-christian-bias-task-force 
• Amanda Marcotte reporting on Gaddis for Salon: https://www.salon.com/2024/06/17/a-tradwife-drops-a-slur-why-the-rights-trolling-economy-made-lilly-gaddis-rise-inevitable/ 
•  Understanding Christian Nationalism reading list on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/understanding-christian-nationalism 
• White Evangelical Racism by Anthea Butler https://bookshop.org/a/71739/9781469661179

Interview: 

https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-rvmmr-25632564

Moody Blues - Live in Concert - Concerto ao Vivo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_y1tpX21xU

AI Gurus (Conspirituality podcast, #257)

The chat bot flashes its elipsis at the bottom of the screen. What is it thinking, what does it want from you, what do you want from it? Beneath those pixels lies a sea of mined data and lightning storms of electricity heating up servers in barren deserts. What will it find for you in the past labor of the generations?

According to a stunning new article in Rolling Stone, it will find whatever the fuck makes you feel like a god—incuding all the NewAge pablum it has scarfed down—because oops, ChatGPT released a model that is just too sycophantic.

But as we break down today, the AI nonsensient flattery machine is designed to hook you into the regurgitative process of self-seduction. Is this a new spiritual delusion, or more of the same? And what does that kind and agreeable bot conceal?
Interview: 

https://www.conspirituality.net/episodes/267-ai-gurus

“You’re Just Being Selfish” (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast) (It's in the Code, episode #145)

“You’re just being selfish.” This accusation represents both the last-ditch effort and the overarching them of the partisans of high-control Christianity to discredit faith deconstructionists. 

How does this accusation work? 

What are its aims? 

What do the partisans of high-control religion hope to gain by accusing their opponents of selfishness? 

And how does this accusation reveal the deep-seated efforts at control and coercion that lie at the heart of high-control Christianity? 

Join Dan as he explores these issues in this week’s episode.

Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/its-in-the-code-ep-145-youre-just-being-selfish/

Strongly Stated (Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, Freethought Radio podcast)

The new head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has insulted “practical atheists,” but it is really his own church that needs to apologize for bad behavior. 

After hearing Dan Barker’s song “The Battle of Church and State,” we speak with FFRF’s Senior Policy Counsel Ryan Jayne and Regional Governmental Affairs Manager Mickey Dollens about the many “good, bad & ugly” state/church bills at the state level.

Interview: 

https://ffrf.org/news/freethought-radio/freethought-today-may-15-2025/

Jehovah’s Witnesses Target Longtime Critic (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Atheist podast #583)

– There’s a new pope! (0:10)

– Jehovah’s Witnesses are suing a reporter for “wiretapping”—after inviting him on the call. (5:45)

– Conservative Christian pastor Josh Buice trolled himself out of power. (22:16)

– Despite credible misconduct allegations, Christian radio host returns to ministry. (39:03)

– Kentucky cops are paying Christian ministries to train their dogs at Ark Encounter. (1:04:49)

– How Ethnos360 turned its back on abuse victims… again. (1:15:30)
Interview: 

https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7652103633459993609/2697704695318367814

MUST-SEE: Star Democrat makes a FOOL out of Trump official at hearing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzVV3DiURr0

 

'Your Job Is To Follow The Law': Patty Murray Grills EPA Head Zeldin On freezing appropriated funds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMtB4BJJ9Hc

 

BREAKING: Supreme Court deals blockbuster LOSS to Trump

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLyRViqGoz8

 

20 BRILLIANT things your Mac can do RIGHT NOW!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKBhKFPaqR4

 

“Empathy is…What, Exactly?” (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast) (It's in the Code, Episode #146)

Those on the American political and religious right increasingly warn against the dangers of excessive empathy. 

The problem with America, they assert, stems from empathy run amok. 

One such voice on the right is that of Allie Beth Stuckey, who warns us of the supposed dangers of “toxic empathy.” 

But what is empathy? Why is it perceived to be such a threat? What is “toxic” empathy? 

And why are Christian conservatives so threatened by empathy? 

In this first episode in a series devoted to Stuckey’s book, Dan takes on these and other questions. Listen in to join the conversation!

Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/its-in-the-code-ep-146-empathy-iswhat-exactly/