Episode
The Guardrails
46:10
Published: Thu Sep 29 2022
Description
Why we can’t understand this moment in politics without first understanding the transformation of American evangelicalism.
Chapters
Thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol after a rally where he encouraged the crowd to march to the Capitol, leading to a joint session of Congress and an attempted insurrection.
00:00 - 00:38 (00:38)
Summary
Thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol after a rally where he encouraged the crowd to march to the Capitol, leading to a joint session of Congress and an attempted insurrection.
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A report on the intersection of faith and politics by reporter Ruth Graham.
00:38 - 04:20 (03:42)
Summary
A report on the intersection of faith and politics by reporter Ruth Graham.
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The pandemic caused a drop in church attendance and has led to a new class of leaders who fit more naturally in leadership roles, leaving some of the old guard scrambling to keep up.
04:20 - 11:46 (07:25)
Summary
The pandemic caused a drop in church attendance and has led to a new class of leaders who fit more naturally in leadership roles, leaving some of the old guard scrambling to keep up.
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Some American Christians are merging their faith with political beliefs, resulting in actions such as attempting to take over school boards and warning against so-called "woke" churches and pastors.
11:46 - 22:21 (10:35)
Summary
Some American Christians are merging their faith with political beliefs, resulting in actions such as attempting to take over school boards and warning against so-called "woke" churches and pastors. However, this is not representative of the majority of American Christians.
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The decline of formal religion in American society and the rise of politics as a form of religion, particularly in the Trumpist wing of the church, raises questions about the role of faith in government and society.
22:21 - 29:50 (07:29)
Summary
The decline of formal religion in American society and the rise of politics as a form of religion, particularly in the Trumpist wing of the church, raises questions about the role of faith in government and society.
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The discussion about Christian nationalism and its association with conservative Christians is being used by many on the left to discredit their values and beliefs, but some are embracing the term.
29:50 - 33:58 (04:07)
Summary
The discussion about Christian nationalism and its association with conservative Christians is being used by many on the left to discredit their values and beliefs, but some are embracing the term.
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Joe Biden emphasizes his call for peaceful transfer of power and his hope that genuinely conservative candidates win based on their stance on paramount issues.
33:58 - 38:20 (04:22)
Summary
Joe Biden emphasizes his call for peaceful transfer of power and his hope that genuinely conservative candidates win based on their stance on paramount issues. He also highlights the disagreement that exists within each party regarding the majority's decision on certain issues.
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The conversation explores the intersection of Christianity and politics, including the prioritization of issues such as abortion rights, the importance of Christian education, and the impact of political moments on the Christian vision.
38:20 - 44:24 (06:04)
Summary
The conversation explores the intersection of Christianity and politics, including the prioritization of issues such as abortion rights, the importance of Christian education, and the impact of political moments on the Christian vision. The host suggests that individuals who participated in the Capitol invasion would have difficulty taking the oath to uphold the US Constitution.
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The Run-Up discusses how religious conservatives are winning key battles on the local level and the dangerous consequences of campaigning on election conspiracies and attacking democracy.
44:24 - 46:05 (01:41)
Summary
The Run-Up discusses how religious conservatives are winning key battles on the local level and the dangerous consequences of campaigning on election conspiracies and attacking democracy.