Send us a text In this episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian sit down with author and scholar Karen Swallow Prior to trace the story of American evangelicalism—from its idealistic roots to its current identity crisis. Drawing on her own journey through fundamentalism, academia, and activism, Karen reflects on how the movement that once shaped her faith has fractured under the weight of politics, celebrity, and cultural power. Together, they explore: Karen’s early life...
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Send us a text In this episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian sit down with author and scholar Karen Swallow Prior to trace the story of American evangelicalism—from its idealistic roots to its current identity crisis. Drawing on her own journey through fundamentalism, academia, and activism, Karen reflects on how the movement that once shaped her faith has fractured under the weight of politics, celebrity, and cultural power. Together, they explore: Karen’s early life...
Justin Lee and the Complicated Life of Dr. James Dobson
Faithful Dissent
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Justin Lee and the Complicated Life of Dr. James Dobson
Send us a text Leave a tip and buy us coffee In this episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian are joined by author and speaker Justin Lee to unpack the complex legacy of Dr. James Dobson. For decades, Dobson’s Focus on the Family shaped evangelical households with resources on parenting, sexuality, and faith. His warm voice and practical advice influenced millions — but so did his forays into the culture wars, funding of ex-gay ministries, and eventual role as a political powerbroker. Tog...
Faithful Dissent
Send us a text In this episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian sit down with author and scholar Karen Swallow Prior to trace the story of American evangelicalism—from its idealistic roots to its current identity crisis. Drawing on her own journey through fundamentalism, academia, and activism, Karen reflects on how the movement that once shaped her faith has fractured under the weight of politics, celebrity, and cultural power. Together, they explore: Karen’s early life...
