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...
Send us a text Politics and faith have always been uneasy neighbors — but what happens when a pastor crosses the line and tells you who to vote for? In this episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian explore: The history of the Johnson Amendment and why the IRS has rules about politics in churchThe risks pastors face when they endorse candidates from the pulpitHow politics and faith intertwine — for better or worse — in American ChristianityWhy spiritual authority can be corrupted when it’s...
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...
