The POD: Analyzing Christian Nationalism
A conversation on Christian nationalism, facism, and what you can do about it.
Published:
January 09, 2026, 7:10 am
This week, reporter Aaron Hedge and producer Pascal Bostic are joined by guest Joan Braune (Gonzaga University) to talk about a new book she co-edited with David M. Gides, On Christian Nationalism: Critical and Theological Perspectives
Joan Braune discusses Christian nationalism, fascism, and some ways people can recognize and intervene against it.
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