Kurz vor der Wahl habe ich mit @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social über die Gefahren dieser fundamentalistischen Ideen gesprochen, am Beispiel der "New Apostolic Reformation", einer Bewegung, die zu "geistlicher Kriegsführung" aufruft. @ardenthistorian.bsky.social liefert auch hilfreiche Einordnungen ⏬

This is an amazing, thorough article of Feucht & his mess. Agree w/ @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social’s statement. “Taylor argues that the smart play here is to refuse to play at all.” Imagine, if no one showed up to pay attention to him or posted about it at all (other than his own of course).

New from me for @thestranger.com With Feucht coming to Seattle this weekend I took some time to lay out his playbook, in detail. Understanding how the rage machine works will help folks respond while keeping those most vulnerable safe www.thestranger.com/news/2025/08...

PSA - Sean Feucht is coming to Seattle this weekend, & I think this is worth paying attn to. Feucht is more dangerous and desperate for attention than ever, & he has more powerful friends and allies than ever. My advice: Don't let him dominate the narrative. 1/ www.cascadepbs.org/news/2025/08...

Well, this'll keep ya up at night... @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social reveals what the #NewApostolicReformation (NAR) has been planning via the #sevenmountainmandate #7mm. Here's a clip and we discussed it at length on @goodfaithpolitics.bsky.social which is up on all the apps.

On the latest Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other, @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social: The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)'s War on Democracy & The Path to Rehumanizing Faith. Give it a listen. It's up on all the apps. Then, let's talk (with gentleness and respect)!

I went on this podcast about Christian worship, and I got a little spicy with my theology talk. I guess it's getting some pushback online. That's good! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3... These are the fights and arguments Christians need to be having right now. www.instagram.com/p/DNS5QBSxQuq/

If you don’t know why Johnson said this, it’s past time to read/follow/listen @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social @kkdumez.bsky.social @jeffsharlet.bsky.social @straightwhitejc.bsky.social @katherinestewart.bsky.social A list 1/ www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...

Grateful @candlertheology.bsky.social is hosting a forum on Christian Nationalism. Incredible group of scholars & writers presenting. Link to the *free* two-day event below: candler.emory.edu/about-candle... @kkdumez.bsky.social @katherinestewart.bsky.social @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social

"The Violent Take it by Force" by Matthew Taylor is another, released before the 2024 election. These books and articles written over many years by different authors have significant alignment. It also is one thing that makes sense in an insane political environment. @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social

We are thrilled to be hosting @matthewboedy.bsky.social for a virtual event Book Q&A August 6th at 6pm PST. His new book “The Seven Mountain Mandate” is out September 30th. Register now! Link in Alt.

Just finished @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social's book. It's seriously good and well written. Read it. www.broadleafbooks.com/store/produc...

@matthewdtaylor.bsky.social Realized that I've become a sweating, shaking, terrified yet angry mess as the intro to "The Violent Take it by Force" plays on my phone in the background, putting a name and visibility into the inexplicable rise of radical Christianity in our government today.

This is an interview I did with @ardenthistorian.bsky.social about the alleged MN assassin Vance Boelter, the impact of spiritual warfare language in politics, and Christian radicalization in Europe and around the world. Some of Annika's prefatory remarks are in German, but the rest is English.

For those who speak German.

I was explaining to a reporter just last week, much of the mainstream press writes an over-simplified narrative when it comes to xians/end times/Israel and such. It's so much more complicated that how it's often presented. I'm grateful for scholars like Matthew out there to explain it.

What's the evangelical theology behind Trump's Israel (& Iran) strategy? Many analysts & pundits are pointing to "Dispensationalism" (a.k.a. Rapture theology), but it's actually much weirder & more alarming than that. Here's a sample from Dutch Sheets... 1/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3rk...

@matthewdtaylor.bsky.social explains the origin story of Trump's evangelical advisory board. One almost literally couldn't make this stuff up, but there it is. youtube.com/shorts/pNyw_...

I've read a lot of articles (and been interviewed for several) about Vance Boelter's ties to charismatic Christianity, but this piece by @melissagiragrant.com in @newrepublic.com is the best I've seen so far in sifting the evidence while capturing the nuances. newrepublic.com/article/1969...

Wait... There's an "Appeal to Heaven" militia in Montana? How have I never heard of this? Is this new? I'd love to know when and how it started if any locals have insights. newrepublic.com/article/1968... @aaronagosto.bsky.social

@matthewdtaylor.bsky.social is the go-to guy on the New Apostolic Reformation

@matthewdtaylor.bsky.social: “That language of spiritual warfare is becoming part of the political discourse on the right. And nothing good comes down that path. That is the path to insurgency, if they don’t have power, and dictatorship, if they do.” Free ep: www.patreon.com/posts/usa-up...

@matthewdtaylor.bsky.social has warned for a long time of the growing influence of the NAR and the larger independent charismatic movement. In 2024, I interviewed him about the radicalisation potential of those movements. He warned of the growing “spiritualisation of right-wing causes”

The alleged assassin of State Rep Hortman has ties to the New Apostolic Reformation. He attended Christ 4 the Nations Institute where Dutch Sheets was the exec director & spoke of apostles and prophets in sermons. @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social & I discuss here: clrtpod.com/m/traffic.me...

Has anyone else noticed how overtly Christian (& in the genre of a papal encyclical or pastor's congregational letter) the Trump Admin's holiday presidential messages are? Does anyone actually think that this even remotely reflects Trump's view or voice? 1/ www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...

Pay attn to this story: Paula White-Cain (primary Trump spiritual adviser) was preaching at a Florida charismatic megachurch about Christians taking "dominion" over society. Nothing secretive or conspiratorial here. It's open Christian supremacy. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...

I recently read @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social book, “The Violent Take It By Force” and it is well-researched and -written, so when he says something is up in this part of the world, I listen.

WHISTLEBLOWER REPORT ON SEAN FEUCHT This is wild! A full-blown website written & sourced from ex-employees & ex-leaders in Sean Feucht's various ministries detailing his abuses, financial misconduct, & general scumball-ery. Let me detail why this is important... 1/ truthandfreedomstories.com

I've done a number of podcast interviews for @straightwhitejc.bsky.social but this one w/ @bradleyonishi.bsky.social & @katerqburns.bsky.social is really important to understand how the New Apostolic Reformation is evolving in even more dangerous directions. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

I've been reading Matthew Taylor's book The Violent Take It By Force. Such an important book. Essential reading for understanding Christian nationalism, the Christian symbols at Jan 6, and the evangelical support for Trump @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social

This is one of the most disturbing videos I've seen recently, so prepare yourself... I'm going to try to give some context for what's happening here, and why it should have all of us concerned about the spread of far-right Christian supremacy in America. 1/ www.instagram.com/reel/DKD4zhG...

It's impossible for Trump to mess up because of all the people praying for him, Wallnau says. Why don't they do that for Democrat presidents if that's all it takes?

I spoke with @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social about our overlapping research interest, the Christian Right, for the @americanvalues.bsky.social podcast. Check it out: Christians Threatening Democracy news.americanvalues.org/p/christians...

"For Christians, there are two values at stake now in America: pluralistic democracy, and the integrity of Christian political witness." Check out 'The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy' by Matthew D. Taylor @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social

How is the Christian right of today similar to and different from the Christian right of yesteryear? @nappnazworth.bsky.social and I compared notes on how the New Apostolic Reformation is changing the game in this @americanvalues.bsky.social podcast. news.americanvalues.org/p/christians...

Excellent piece by @katherinestewart.bsky.social in @newrepublic.com laying out the real agenda of Trump's "Anti-Christian Bias Task Force." Hint: It's not about protecting all American Christians' rights or creating real religious liberty. newrepublic.com/article/1948...

Today's @lawfaremedia.org podcast w/ @lgamboa.bsky.social & @qjurecic.bsky.social is the best articulation I've heard of what Amer pro-democracy groups & politicians can learn from other resistance-to-authoritarian movements around the world. Well worth a listen. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

So great to have a chance to talk Trump 2.0, New Apostolic Reformation, and the changing culture of Christian nationalism in the US with @timwhitaker.bsky.social & @aprilajoy.bsky.social for @thenewevangelicals.bsky.social. Check it out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWsc...

Sean Feucht leading worship at the White House and... hanging out w/ Russell Brand? Yes, you heard that correctly. The Christian far right gets curiouser & curiouser. No one is a closer watcher of all of these mutations than @katerqburns.bsky.social. Check out her latest article.

It's time to stop speaking only about WHITE Christian nationalism & WHITE evangelicals. Donald Trump is winning over NON-WHITE evangelicals. @ryanburge.bsky.social has data + analysis. Having observed this phenomenon for a while, I have theories... 1/ www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/2024-elect...

‘Over a long decade in American politics, Trump has mutated from debauched reality TV star to evangelicals’ dark messiah.” An interesting read providing background on how we got to this truly strange juxtaposition!

I stumbled across this recent YouTube review of my book by Joel Wentz. I'm always thankful for those who take the time to review the book, but Joel managed to capture exactly why and how I wrote what I did. Thanks, Joel! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga62...

That'll preach @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/matthewd...

While I applaud the work, I was suprised/disappointed by the absence of mention of the significant role Christian Nationalists played on J6. Are you familiar with the @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social book "The Violent Take It by Force," or watched his videos/interviews?

This profile of Paula White by @aaronzitner.bsky.social for @wsj.com is one of the better ones I've seen. I devoted an entire chapter to White in my book, bc she's played a crucial role in vouching for Trump to Christians & surrounding him with extreme relig advisors. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Today @praeyesright.bsky.social published an except from my book, The Violent Take It by Force (www.broadleafbooks.com/store/produc...). So, if you're curious about my book & want a sample, this section tells the story of Paula White (Cain) & Donald Trump. politicalresearch.org/2025/04/15/t...

Here's another insider, non-denial denial of the existence/influence/violence of the New Apostolic Reformation. I'd recommend this guy (C. Peter Wagner's asst no less!) go read my book: www.broadleafbooks.com/store/produc... Not holding my breath. www.christianpost.com/voices/new-a...

I recently gave this academic presentation titled "The Christian Far Right of Tomorrow Is Here." I was trying to describe some of the puzzling convergences we're seeing among the various conspiracy theories, spiritualities, & militant groups in early Trump 2.0. www.youtube.com/live/_ksyZ7M...

The keynote recordings are now available for free, including my own talk on the Bible and human security with responses from @kkdumez.bsky.social and @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social.