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Is Christian Nationalism Actually Christian?

Release Date: 10/08/2025

Harvey Kaye on Thomas Paine: “We Have It in Our Power to Begin the World Over Again”

The Marianne Williamson Podcast

In an era when cynicism and despair can feel overwhelming, how do we recover the firebrand spirit needed for effective resistance without losing our moral center? Marianne Williamson talks with historian Harvey J. Kaye about Thomas Paine’s role in turning rebellion into revolution, the power of education in nonviolent movements, and why history can be both instruction and inspiration. Plus, why this administration wants violence and why a disciplined nonviolent response matters. Subscribe to Marianne's Substack: Subscribe to Follow Marianne on Follow Marianne on Follow...

America’s Shadow in Latin America: Venezuela, Oil, and the Return of U.S. Imperial Power

The Marianne Williamson Podcast

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GILDED RAGE: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley | Interview with Jacob Silverman

The Marianne Williamson Podcast

Who are the techno billionaires who have decided to put their money behind the destruction of democracy as we know it, to be replaced by a corporate authoritarian state? Who are they, what is their vision, and what are they doing to effectuate it? Learn more about Jacob: More about Gilded Rage: Subscribe to Marianne's Substack: Subscribe to Marianne's Follow Marianne on Follow Marianne on Follow Marianne on Learn more at

A PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIAN'S RESPONSE TO CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM: My interview with Brian Recker

The Marianne Williamson Podcast

When hate is loud, love cannot afford to whisper. When forces of oppression are on the move, lovers of freedom must respond. When those who seek to replace democracy with theocracy are gaining ground, those who are sworn to preserve and protect democracy must stand our ground. Jesus, of course, was neither oppressor nor hater nor promoter of theocracy. There are those who claim to speak for him at times, however, who are all of those things. One of the primary forces behind Project 2025 is a political movement called . Christian Nationalism speaks not of the teachings of Jesus - feeding...

WHAT IS FASCISM? My interview with historian John Lestrange

The Marianne Williamson Podcast

When I read Madeleine Albright’s book FASCISM: A Warning, I became deeply aware that what happened before could happen again. And it could happen here. But what is fascism, really? Is it hyperbole to make any mention of Hitler, to draw a comparison between today’s politics and the Third Reich? The issue is critical. Nuance is important, but history’s lessons are important too. History is a great illuminator. John Lestrange is called The History Wizard, and I’ve enjoyed his everyman’s approach to teaching it. A scholar on Genocide Studies, he answered...

Is Christian Nationalism Actually Christian?

The Marianne Williamson Podcast

Christian Nationalism is now a hot topic in the United States. It is not a religious movement articulating the love and teachings of Jesus as they relate to public policy. Rather, it is a political movement that bears little resemblance the teachings of the gospels - healing the sick, feeding the hungry, helping the poor, and being good to the stranger seem to have fallen by the wayside - and promotes the message that Christianity should take precedence over all other religions in this country. Its Seven Mountains Mandate is a rather chilling repudiation of religious freedom. My video today is...

Marianne Williamson at Unity of Houston - September 26, 2025

The Marianne Williamson Podcast

Marianne Williamson at Unity of Houston - September 26, 2025 Marianne Williamson speaks to Unity of Houston on September 26, 2025. Subscribe to Marianne's Substack: Subscribe to Follow Marianne on Follow Marianne on Follow Marianne on Learn more at

THE CORPORATE ATTACK ON OUR FOOD SUPPLY, OUR BODIES, AND OUR PLANET

The Marianne Williamson Podcast

When I was growing up, my mother believed the food she fed her family was safe for us to consume. In fact, the 1950’s was just the beginning of the corporate takeover of agriculture and food production in the United States. Over the next thirty years it would culminate in Big Ag, Big Chem, and Big Food all having their hey dey producing corporate profits at the expense of American’s health. In a properly functioning democracy, the U.S. government - as part of its mandate to protect the common good - would regulate corporate behavior to insure profits were never placed before the safety,...

"Trump Can Stop This" - Ground Offensive On Gaza

The Marianne Williamson Podcast

Israel has begun a ground offensive in Gaza City that promises a new round of horror in an already existing humanitarian disaster. Despite widespread global condemnation, Netanyahu continues doing what he is doing to carry out his Right Wing messianic vision for Israel. Unfortunately, with Trump - just as with Biden - the U.S. continues to send financial support for the Israeli effort. While our Secretary of State Marco Rubio says “It’s their war,” many would argue it is Israel’s war - and ours. In my interview today with Arab-American political advocate Raed Jarrar, he argues that...

"It's Time To Engage in Some Radical Thinking" says Trump Whistleblower Miles Taylor

The Marianne Williamson Podcast

On September 5, 2018, an anonymous Op Ed appeared in the New York Times entitled I am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration. Obviously that caused a stir, followed by the publication of a book by the same author called A Warning. Someone was yelling from the inside: Get away from this man as fast as you can. You get the drift. Ultimately the Anonymous author revealed himself to be Miles Taylor, a former chief of staff at the US. Department of Homeland Security. Having worked in the Bush administration as well, Taylor knew how things were supposed to work in the White House -...

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My video today is a conversation with public theologian Brandan Robertson, in which he gives answers to many of the questions I’ve had about this movement. Who are they? What do they stand for? What is their connection to far right wing conservative politics? And what is their plan for America’s future?

A genuinely progressive Christianity, harkening back to the love of Jesus and its relevance to our individual as well as collective lives, is being powerfully articulated by such speakers as Robertson. Thankfully, progressive Christians are not quiet right now. Their numbers are growing, and they’re speaking up.

I hope you find the interview interesting. It’s critically important that we understand what’s going on.

Rev. Brandan Robertson is a noted author, activist, and public theologian, dedicated to exploring the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and social justice. He serves as the Pastor of Sunnyside Reformed Church in New York City and is the founder and Executive Director of The Devout Foundation. Known as the “TikTok Pastor,” Robertson’s inclusive theological content has garnered 10 million views. He has authored, contributed to, or edited 23 books, including the INDIES Book of the Year finalist True Inclusion. His work has been featured in TIME Magazine, CNN, and The Washington Post. Robertson is a sought-after speaker who regularly presents at prestigious platforms like The White House and Oxford University, continuing to inspire and challenge audiences around the world. Robertson acquired a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute, an Master of Theological Study from Iliff School of Theology, and an Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration from Eastern Illinois University. He’s presently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies at Drew University. He currently resides in New York City.

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