In Season 2 of Extremely American: Onward Christian Soldiers host Heath Druzin and James Dawson take an inside look at Christian nationalism. The movement aims to end American democracy as we know it and install theocracy, taking rights away from the vast majority of Americans in the process. The season follows the movement through the story of an influential far-right church, its attempt to take over a small town and a dark underbelly of abuse. If you'd like to help us get Season 3 across the finish line, you can help here (https://ponyup.boisestate.edu/campaigns/extremely-american-investigative-podcast).
What this show covers
Christian nationalismbigotryChristianityJesus Christfaith and politicsscience policyCreation Museumyoung earth creationismKentuckyNoah's Ark replicareligion and politicstheocracylocal politicschurchesschools
What listeners will find here
Christian leaders across the spectrum challenge the rise of Christian nationalism
Christian nationalism is the focus of this bonus panel, featuring Christian leaders from across the political spectrum. They discuss why they believe the movement conflicts with the teachings of Jesus Christ and point to what they see as undertones of bigotry within it.
A trip to the Creation Museum and the politics behind young earth creationism
This episode follows Heath and Jimmy to the Creation Museum, where biblical literalism and a 6,000-year-old Earth are presented as fact. It connects young earth creationism to Christian nationalism and asks what it could mean for science if those ideas shaped public policy.
At a Noah’s Ark replica, Christian nationalism gets a festival atmosphere
Christian nationalism is the focus as Heath and Jimmy head to Kentucky for a gathering held beside a six-story replica of Noah’s Ark. The episode follows a festival-like event where prominent movement figures compare ideas for remaking America as a theocracy.
How Christian nationalists aim to build local power through churches and schools
Christian nationalism is framed here as a long-term project to reshape the country from the ground up. The episode looks at a community-by-community strategy focused on churches and schools, and why that local approach matters.
A look at how Trump’s win could accelerate Christian nationalism
Christian nationalism is the focus as Heath Druzin returns to Moscow, Idaho to discuss how American theocrats may be closer than ever to high-level government power. The episode centers on what Trump’s victory could mean for that movement’s political reach.
