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The God Squad Pod
Keith Giles, Matthew Distefano, Desimber Rose, Dillon Naber Cruz
69 episodes
4 days ago
Let's talk US politics and culture from a progressive Christian perspective. Author and former pastor Desimber Rose, along with progressive theologian and author Dillon Naber Cruz, are here to make you think - and laugh - about the madness that ensues when we mix faith and politics.
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Let's talk US politics and culture from a progressive Christian perspective. Author and former pastor Desimber Rose, along with progressive theologian and author Dillon Naber Cruz, are here to make you think - and laugh - about the madness that ensues when we mix faith and politics.
Show more...
Christianity
Religion & Spirituality,
Society & Culture,
Government
Episodes (20/69)
The God Squad Pod
#065: Rereading Revelation with Guest Host Greg Carey
Join hosts Dillon Naber Cruz and Desimber Rose for an engaging evening of theological discussion! Featured Guest: Author Greg Carey We'll dive deep into Greg Carey's compelling work, Rereading Revelation: Theology, Ethics, and Resistance, exploring fresh perspectives on one of the Bible's most misunderstood books. What does Revelation really say about power, resistance, and faithful witness in challenging times?
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4 days ago
1 hour 7 minutes 46 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#064: The Fake Ceasefire and Government Shutdown
The Squad is Back to chop it up with current events, the government shutdown, the Fake Ceasefire and all the shenanigans and shams that make up the present day reality in these United States of America. Tune in with Dillon & Desimber for your weekly dose of faith, sanity, and politics!
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1 week ago
1 hour 17 minutes 13 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#063: No Kings Day and Outlandish Military Displays
We are back with another God Squad, and even though Desimber Rose is still on vacation, fear not because author, farmer, and publisher Matthew J. Distefano is here to fill in to discuss the latest in the world of politics. The Young Republican group chat has been leaked, JD Vance is planning a military display on No Kings Day, and lots more to discuss on this week's episode of The God Squad!
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 2 minutes 18 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#062: How Do We Stay Sane in Today's Political Climate?
We are back with another God Squad, and even though Desimber Rose is still on vacation, fear not because author, farmer, and publisher Matthew J. Distefano is here to fill in to discuss how we keep on keeping on in the midst of this exhausting fascistic takeover of the United States.
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1 month ago
56 minutes 31 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#061: Dystopian Military Speeches and Continued Civil Rights Violations
We are back with another God Squad, and even though Desimber Rose is on vacation, fear not because author, farmer, and publisher Matthew J. Distefano is here to fill in. Pete Hegseth delivered a dystopian and cringe speech to the US Military brass and the fundamentalist f***wittery presses on from the Religious Right. Tune in and talk it out with Dillon & Desimber (and sometimes Matt) live every Thursday at 5 PM PST on The God Squad. 
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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute

The God Squad Pod
#060: The First Amendment Under Fire
We are back again with this week's news and the state of our nation under an ever-increasing oppressive administration. The First Amendment is under attack, corporations are bowing the knee to a thin-skinned President who doesn't believe networks should have a license if they don't have nice things to say about him... specifically. Where do we go from here... will the First Amendment survive the Trump Administration? Tune in and talk it out with Dillon & Desimber live every Thursday on The God Squad.
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1 month ago
1 hour 15 minutes 35 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#059: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk and the Rise of Political Violence
Join hosts Dillon Naber Cruz and Desimber Rose as they address the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and the alarming rise of political violence in America. How does faith call us to respond to political violence? What is the church's role in healing our divided nation? Where do we go from here? Let's talk it out!
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2 months ago
58 minutes 22 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#058: Process Theology with Bruce Epperly
Join Dillon & Desimber an interview with theologian, minister, and author, Bruce Epperly, one of the leading process theologians in the United States. So, what in the world is Process Theology? How does it impact modern religious doctrine and practice?  Let's find out together!
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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 25 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#057: Provocative Content and Woke Walks with Kellie Snider
The God Squad welcomes Kellie Snider to The God Squad Podcast. Kellie is a celebrated author, award-winning artist, and provocative content creator whose bold, politically-charged art and commentary challenge the dominant narratives about history, privilege, and democracy. Across platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, Kellie weaves powerful visuals, daily “Woke Walks,” and commentary into a thoughtful mix that sparks curiosity and inspires change. Tune In every Thursday at 8 PM EST with Dillon & Desimber for your weekly dose of Faith, Politics, and Sanity with special guest Kellie Snider.
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2 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes 16 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#056: Queer and Christian with Brandan Robertson
The God Squad is BACK! And we've got Special Guest Brandan Robertson, Author of "Queer & Christian: Reclaiming The Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table" joining us this week.  Tune in for an in-depth discussion about what it means to be Queer and Christian... is that even possible? What does the Bible really have to say about it? Author, Activist, and Pastor Brandan Robertson is going to break it all down.
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2 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 12 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#055: Star Spangled Jesus with April Ajoy
This Thursday, August 7th at 8PM EST, The God Squad Podcast welcomed the one and only April Ajoy! Join Dillon & Desimber as we highlight April’s powerful deconstruction journey from Christian Nationalist Evangelicalism to Ex-Conservative advocate for Social Justice as we discuss her bold new book, Star Spangled Jesus -- a timely, thought-provoking look at faith, freedom, and reclaiming Jesus from the grip of nationalism. 
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3 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 12 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#054: OK Superintendent, Vintage Porn, and More Hypocrisy from the Right
Another week in the news, another week in the Twilight Zone called the United States under the Fascist Trump Regime and the Exposure of the Hypocrisy & Hate-Based Policies of Evangelical Politicians in Power. We're here to make it all make sense. Tune in every Thursday at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST with Dillon & Desimber for your weekly dose of faith, politics, and sanity on The God Squad LIVE!
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3 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 4 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#053: Epstein, South Park, and Trump's Terrible Week
Guess Who's Back... Back Again! It's Dillon & Desimber with another episode of Faith, Sanity, & Politics. The question isn't What's happening in the News, it's WHAT'S NOT happening.... Why the Epstein Cover Up? Where are the Evangelicals on this matter? From the Lincoln Project to South Park, it's all adding up to Trump's terrible, no good, very bad week...
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3 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes 27 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#052: Data Over Dogma with Historian and Scholar Dan McClellan
You don't want to miss The God Squad this week. Dillon & Desimber will be Live with Author, Podcaster, and Award-Winning Bible Historian Dan McClellan, who has recently released "The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture's Most Controversial Issues". Tune in as we dive into Dan's "Data over Dogma" approach to Christianity and all things Bible.
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4 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 51 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#051: Freedom in the USA
What does it mean to be Free? Has our country advanced toward or retreated from Freedom in the Trump Era of these United States of MAGAmerica? Have we "Made America Great Again" yet? Let's talk about the state of Freedom in the country vs. what the Scriptures say about Freedom and Liberty. Tune in for your weekly dose of Faith, Sanity, and Politics with Dillon & Desimber every Thursday @ 8:00PM EST.
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4 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes 25 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#050: The God Squad's One Year Anniversary
We're Celebrating The God Squad's One Year Anniversary! That's right, we've been on air for one whole year, 50+ episodes of Faith, Sanity, and Politics and we want to take a moment to thank our faithful viewers and listeners, and check out what in the world has transpired over the last 365 days... spoiler alert, it's been a doozy!
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4 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes 45 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#049: Juneteenth, NAR, and the Freedom to Hate
Desimber is back to join Dillon for another episode of The God Squad. With so much to talk about, the hosts get right into it to discuss the past week's political news and all the wild goings on in America and the world. Let's get into it and all things Faith, Sanity, and Politics every Thursday @ 8pm EST on The Squad.
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4 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

The God Squad Pod
#048: Trump and Co. vs. Los Angeles, Newsome, and California
Dillon is joined by former host Keith Giles to catch up on the latest in faith and politics. The past week has been wild, with the Trump Administration illegally sending the military in to Los Angeles. Let's get into it and all things Faith, Sanity, and Politics every Thursday @ 8pm EST on The Squad.
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5 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes 37 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#047: The Big Beautiful Breakup Between Big Babies Trump and Musk
Dillon & Desimber are back to cover this week in The Twilight Zone we call the United States. Just days after exiting The White House Elon Musk is trashing the "Big Beautiful Bill" and encouraging voters to Fire All Republicans who voted for it... apparently the Billionaire Bros honeymoon is over. Let's get into it and all things Faith, Sanity, and Politics every Thursday @ 8pm EST on The Squad.
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5 months ago
59 minutes 30 seconds

The God Squad Pod
#046: Oligarchs, Kleptocrats, and Billionaire Bozos
Tune In for your weekly dose of Faith, Sanity, and Politics with Dillon & Desimber as we tackle another week in News, Religion, and a Nation under the rule of Oligarchs, Kleptocrats, & Billionaire Bozos. The silver lining is at least we can speak freely about it... for now, let's see how our Democracy and First Amendment Rights are holding up live every Thursday @ 8:00PM EST.
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5 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 54 seconds

The God Squad Pod
Let's talk US politics and culture from a progressive Christian perspective. Author and former pastor Desimber Rose, along with progressive theologian and author Dillon Naber Cruz, are here to make you think - and laugh - about the madness that ensues when we mix faith and politics.