561: How the Evangelical Movement Failed a Generation with Jon Ward

Apr 19, 2023 · 1h 31m

From the Jesus Movement in the 1970s, through the Religious Right in the 1980s, the rise of New Calvinism in the 1990s, and the MAGA movement today, as a Christian kid in the suburbs and then a political journalist in Washington, Jon Ward has had a front seat to the most significant characters and events in American evangelicalism. He talks with Skye about his new autobiography, "Testimony," and why he is still committed to Christian faith despite the failure of the movement that raised him. Also this week, early data shows a reduction in the number of abortions since the Supreme Court overturned Roe, but it's less than many predicted. The so-called "independent prophets'' are predicting God will kill Donald Trump's opponents next month. Why are they still supporting him when there are alternatives? And a report finds advocates of Christian Nationalism are more rooted in cultural heritage than Christian theology. Is anyone surprised? Patreon Bonus: Christian Asks - What is Hell? https://www.patreon.com/posts/81695519/ Patreon Bonus: Jon Ward bonus interview https://www.patreon.com/posts/81704208/ 0:00 - Intro 3:26 - Theme Song 3:47 - Sponsor: Blueland To get 15% off your first orde…

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