How is religion showing up in the war against Iran? ASA member Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social (IU-Indianapolis + @kettering.org) brought sociologically based insights to the discussion on this recent episode of 1A @npr.org.

"The speed with which American democracy is currently dismantled is unprecedented in modern history."

The dementia-ravaged president is increasingly spewing nonsense and acting erratically, with dangerous consequences for the entire world and it seems like that really should be all we're talking about.

These courses are, in addition to being tedious, an assault on the study of history specifically They’re all warmed over 19th-century racism in course form

Some course descriptions for the Fall 2026 offerings of the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University

Ten Commandments are starting to show up in public school classrooms. Who explains what it is? The teacher? The state? The parent? We walked through that question, and many more, with President of @americansunited.bsky.social Rachel Laser. Full episode: youtu.be/cm1xmO5eIB4

Trump: "I knew the Strait would be a weapon. I predicted it a long time ago. I predicted all of this stuff. I predicted Osama bin Laden would knock out the World Trade Center. I wrote it in a book."

White nationalism is the core with these dudes. Doesn’t make their Christianity “fake” or whatever, at least not sociologically. But their religion is inextricable from the ethnoracial identity. HT: @faithfulpolitics.bsky.social

We sat down with Verlan Lewis, professor of constitutional studies at Utah Valley University and co-author of The Myth of Left and Right. He argues that the familiar political spectrum oversimplifies political reality and pushes Americans into rigid ideological camps. youtu.be/mF2tGGWygw0

Cost of a stamp: 78 cents Cost to teach my oldest son about Jim Crow after this GOP aligned PAC sent this mailer trying to link the redistricting effort in Virginia to a period of time his grandfather lived through : priceless

Not great when the only people in the free world who believe and trust Vladimir Putin’s word on critical things despite all evidence to the contrary are currently running the government of the United States.

Four criminals hardly seems like a good legal basis to send in DHS.

At press briefing on Iran war, Hegseth read from Psalm 144 (about God helping in battle). He previously read this war psalm at Pentagon worship service in Jan., during which he said it was what he read & prayed during preparation for Venezuela operation: publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/hegseth-sh...

Christian nationalism is discussed constantly in American politics. But what do the numbers actually say? We spoke with @melissadeckman.bsky.social, CEO of @prri.org, about how researchers measure Christian nationalism, how survey questions are designed, and what it all means! youtu.be/n5qiRnbkvyU

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We sat down with Jessica Huseman, Editorial Director of Votebeat, to walk through the real mechanics of the U.S. voting system. We also discussed the proposed SAVE Act and what it would change about voter registration and so much more! youtu.be/Hrwxa4JbKzQ

The Christian Nationalism Chronicles: Defining the Ideology and Following the Data open.substack.com/pub/faithful...

Got a nice review in the Times and am getting trashed on TGC website... Apparently I did something right?!? www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/b... @basicbooksgroup.bsky.social

Point of personal privilege. I could care less if you listen to our interview, although it’s good and @matt-avery-sutton.bsky.social is a terrific guy, but his book is really good. And for those who listen or watch the show know I read A LOT of books! You should buy it. youtu.be/8MWa544Lmfc

Can illegal votes cancel out legal votes? Jessica Huseman, explains. Releases tomorrow: youtu.be/Hrwxa4JbKzQ

Ketamine you say?! lol

Lot’s of talk about James Talarico’s comments about God being non-binary, so thought I’d pull this episode out of the vault! A conversation we had with Mark Silk 4 years ago. youtu.be/esio5h-XIm8

Is America a Christian nation? Historian Matt Avery Sutton joins us to walk through the real history — from Christopher Columbus to the Supreme Court — and explains why separation of church and state didn’t secularize America. Watch here: youtu.be/8MWa544Lmfc

When you mix up your endless wars.

whoa -- this is new. Trump has a significant rash-like injury on his neck today in addition to his disfigured hand (Saul Loeb/Getty)

A classic if there ever was one youtu.be/rw2nkoGLhrE?...

There's a lot going on in the world right now. It'll still be going after you take some time for yourself...

Pat Kahnke returns to discuss what he’s seeing on the ground in the Twin Cities, how media ecosystems frame the story differently, and why congregations are split on how to respond. youtu.be/GmuvedGvgoY

One can only imagine the horrors Dot will endure

March is packed. We’re diving into church–state law, Christian nationalism, democracy, elections, theology, history, and religious trauma — real conversations at the intersection of faith and politics. If the show’s been helpful, share this post or send an episode to a friend.

Filmmaker Matthew Pridgen, director of The Sins of Our Fathers: Race, Religion and the Rise of Trump, joins Faithful Politics for a deep look at the roots of Christian nationalism in the United States. youtu.be/XY-Rms7Ij0o

What does religious freedom look like in a polarized Congress? @rephuffman.bsky.social sits down with us to break it down on tomorrows episode. We talk church-state separation, Christian nationalism, and what’s actually happening inside Congress on these issues. youtu.be/aI5pSJINCrk

Looking to understand Christian nationalism? Start here. Expert interviews playlist: bit.ly/4qPpnEi Book list from past guests: bit.ly/4u3XFqf

To recap in light of breaking news out of the UK: The French found a way to prosecute former presidents. The South Koreans did the same. Our British cousins now literally are prosecuting members of the Royal Family. But U.S. presidents remain above the law.

What moral story shapes how you see your role as a citizen? Sociologist @ruthbraunstein.bsky.social joins us to unpack how faith and moral language shape politics, protest, and public life & what that means for pluralism and civic engagement today. Watch or listen: youtu.be/eQCudFFpwuk

He likes Marvel. He teaches jiu-jitsu to refugees and underserved youth. And he spends a lot of time thinking about how Christians should actually disagree. youtu.be/XRMZDKbQDKo

Our fresh religion news roundup features insights from @jackjenkins.me, @nuriamk.bsky.social, @brianmannadk.bsky.social, @faithfulpolitics.bsky.social, @ffrfaction.bsky.social, @chrispolansky.bsky.social, @zschonfeld.bsky.social, @drleahpayne.bsky.social, and more!

Gave my wife a dozen White Rose’s for valentine!

This month’s live Point of View (POV) brings a close reading of several U.S. government social media posts that pair Bible verses and prayers with military messaging. www.youtube.com/live/vhrpbI8...

"Lifetouch is not named in the Epstein files. The documents contain no allegations that Lifetouch itself was involved in, or that student photos were used in, any illicit activities." schools.lifetouch.com/blog/a-messa...

We’re live! www.youtube.com/live/vhrpbI8...

We’re going LIVE tonight at 7 PM ESTfor POV. Tonight we’re digging into something important and controversial: How has the Department of Defense (Department of War) used Scripture in its social media posts and public messaging? riverside.com/studio/faith...

Hey if you’re not doing anything tonight at 7pm EST, come hang out with us for our live POV. We have a guest tonight, it’s @Brian Kaylor who will be talking to us about the DOD’s Social Media usage of bible verses! If you have questions you can join us live: www.eventbrite.com/e/faithful-p...

DHS is posting Bible verses with enforcement videos. We brought on @briankaylor.bsky.social to unpack what those verses mean, how they’re being used, and why it matters for faith and public life. Watch: youtu.be/316SCgIX9qQ

I want to talk about how normal this is in US jails, how my family had to pay a church to bring the entire Lincoln county jail fruit, enough for all 80 of us, so I could have my first piece of fresh fruit in 8 months No one has that kind of luck and privilege I am so angry and tired

"This isn’t White enough for me." ...is the same thing I say when Starbucks get's my steamed raw milk latte all wrong.

If racists hear you and think you agree with them, it’s worth asking why.