Pete Hegseth's Crusader Bible (A Trick of State)
Dangerous Dogma
In this episode, President Brian Kaylor considers Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's use of the English Standard Version of the Bible, patriarchy in the faith communities Hegseth has been a part of, and his Christian Nationalism. It also reveals that Hegseth's ESV Bible includes two Crusader symbols stamped onto the cover (and that match tattoos on his body): a Jerusalem Cross and the phrase "Deus Vult." This is the second episode of "A Trick of State," a special occasional series from Dangerous Dogma. In this series, Kaylor investigates underexplored issues at the intersection of church and...
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An Unholy War
Dangerous Dogma
This episode of Dangerous Dogma features a conversation between Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor, Lutheran minister and journalist Angela Denker, and Disciples pastor and author Beau Underwood. The conversation includes discussion about the Iran war, Christian opposition to the war, and viral claims of military leaders claiming this will bring "Armageddon." It also includes consideration of faith being invoked in politics by James Talarico in Texas and Adam Hamilton in Kansas. You can watch a . Here are a few pieces related to the episode: Brian at A Public Witness about Christian opposition...
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Rewriting the Ten Commandments (A Trick of State)
Dangerous Dogma
In this episode, President Brian Kaylor looks at legislation across the country that purports to want the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. But the version mandated by lawmakers cannot be found in any Bible. Kaylor unpacks where the edited language came from, why such legislation is an attack on religious liberty, and the legal battles over these laws. This is the first episode of “A Trick of State,” a special occasional series from Dangerous Dogma. In this series, Kaylor will investigate underexplored issues at the intersection of church and state that expose the false...
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198. American Christianity Divided in Responses to ICE
Dangerous Dogma
This episode of Dangerous Dogma features a conversation between Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor, Lutheran minister and journalist Angela Denker, and Disciples pastor and author Beau Underwood. The conversation includes discussion about ICE actions in Minneapolis, how many clergy are leading protests against ICE while others are supporting ICE, and new research worried about the loss of "purple" churches. You can watch a . Here are a few pieces related to the episode: Brian about two American Baptist congregations ministering in Minneapolis. Angela mentioned a from the chaplain of the...
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197. Anna Piela and Michael Woolf on Confronting Islamophobia in the Church
Dangerous Dogma
In this episode, President Brian Kaylor talks with American Baptist ministers Anna Piela and Michael Woolf on Islamophobia, immigration, and how Christians can better engage with interfaith efforts. Anna and Michael are coauthors of the new book, . Watch a video version of this conversation . Here are a few pieces related to the episode: Brian about Michael's advocacy outside an ICE facility in Illinois Michael for Unsettling Advent about Advent in a time of soldiers in the streets Brian recently anti-Sharia law legislation in Missouri Brian about Franklin Graham preaching at the...
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196. Martha Bardwell on Faith Communities Responding to ICE in Minneapolis
Dangerous Dogma
In this episode, President Brian Kaylor talks with Martha Bardwell, pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on how faith communities are responding to ICE violence in the Twin Cities and the ICE killing of Renee Good. Watch a video version of this latest conversation . The episode includes a discussion on the by the Department of Homeland Security. As this was being recorded, DHS another propaganda video co-opting a Bible verse. Bardwell is among the faith leaders for an economic blackout on Jan. 23. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning...
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195. Attacking Venezuela & Gambling on Jesus
Dangerous Dogma
This episode of Dangerous Dogma features a conversation between Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor, Lutheran minister and journalist Angela Denker, and Disciples pastor and author Beau Underwood. The conversation includes consideration of the U.S. attack on Venezuela and how Christians are responding, Pete Hegseth's pledge to change the military chaplaincy program, and how people are now betting on the return of Jesus and pretty much everything else in life. You can watch a . Here are a few pieces related to the episode: Brian at A Public Witness about Christian responses to the U.S. attack on...
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194. Dangers of Faith in the Pentagon & AI in Faith
Dangerous Dogma
This episode of Dangerous Dogma features a conversation between Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor, Lutheran minister and journalist Angela Denker, and Disciples pastor and author Beau Underwood. The conversation includes consideration of U.S. strikes against Venezuelan boats, Pete Hegseth's Christian prayer services at the Pentagon, the use of AI in churches, and alarms about AI Christian music and books. You can watch a . Here are a few pieces mentioned in the episode: Brian for A Public Witness about the prayer services at the Pentagon. Ross Douthat of the New York Times Hegseth and...
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193. News Roundup: Elections, Government Shutdown, & Clergy Challenging ICE
Dangerous Dogma
This episode of Dangerous Dogma features a conversation between Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor, Lutheran minister and journalist Angela Denker, and Disciples pastor and author Beau Underwood. The conversation includes consideration of religious attacks in elections this week, impacts of the ongoing government shutdown on churches, and clergy protesting against ICE. Watch a video version of this latest conversation . Here are a few articles related to some of what was discussed: Angela interviewed two Minneapolis mayoral candidates: and . Brian about the New York City mayoral race...
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192. Hannah Kardon, United Methodist Pastor Arrested During Anti-ICE Protest
Dangerous Dogma
In this episode, President Brian Kaylor talks with Hannah Kardon, a United Methodist minister in the Chicago area. Kardon was violently during a protest outside an ICE facility on Oct. 17. Video of the incident can be . Other issues discussed in this episode include ICE at churches, the against the Trump administration by various denominations, and the of Bible verses by the Department of Homeland Security. Watch a video version of this latest conversation . Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics. And...
info_outlineOn Tuesday (Feb. 25), a session of the Oklahoma Senate transformed into a spontaneous Bible study. Or perhaps more of a Bible study cosplay demonstrating how not to read the Bible, specifically how not to read the Book of Proverbs. In this episode, Word&Way President Brian Kaylor unpacks the errors in how Proverbs was cited by a state senator trying to justify public schools using corporal punishment against children with disabilities. You can watch a video version of this podcast here.
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