Jesus and John Wayne EPISODE 4: Fallen Warriors (The ‘10s - Today)

Calvin University history professor Kristin Kobes Du Mez joins Skye Jethani to continue discussing her bestselling book, "Jesus & John Wayne." In this episode, they look at the rise of Donald Trump among white evangelicals and how their response to the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol mirrors reactions to scandals involving celebrity church leaders. Du Mez also responds to criticism of her book, and where we might find hope for the future of American evangelicalism.

Part 1 - Authoritarian Pastors and the Authoritarian President
Part 2 - Insurrection and Scandals (15:11)
Part 3 - Christian Media and the Marketplace (25:25)
Part 4 - Responses and Criticism (38:09)
Part 5 - Done and Undone (50:29)

Jesus and John Wayne: //www.amazon.com/Jesus-John-Wayne-Evangelicals-Corrupted/dp/163149905X/

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