June 2025

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Vance Boelter and the deadly cost of religious extremism. (0:40)

— Christian music icon Michael Tait’s fall from grace. (17:50)

— Sean Duffy turns military graduation into blatant ad for Christian Nationalism. (34:20)

— Appeals Court blocks Louisiana law forcing Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. (53:05)

— Trump has earned $1.3 million (so far) from his MAGA Bible grift. (1:07:44)

— Christian parents let their baby die because of their faith. Now they’re going to prison. (1:15:22)

— Colorado Springs City Council members target Pride Parade after “Hail Satan” shout-out. (1:25:37)

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Kate Shellnutt is editorial director of news for Christianity Today. She has been a religion reporter and editor for more than 15 years, previously at the Houston Chronicle. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, The New York Times, and Vox and has been recognized by the Religion News Association and the Evangelical Press Association.

I wanted to talk to her because she’s spent last week at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting. What is happening with the largest Protestant denomination in the country? Let’s find out.

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

– He’s Sikh, not Muslim: GOP Rep. Mary Miller’s bigoted blunder goes viral. (0:41)

– Arizona court blocks predator’s confession from trial—because it was made to a pastor. (17:44)

– A Christian Nationalist will lead the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. (31:15)

– An Oklahoma City employee moonlights as a pastor who preaches death for LGBTQ people. (56:11)

– Thou shalt not ignore the law: Illinois county sued over Ten Commandments monument. (1:12:15)

– Supreme Court hands win to Catholic Charities in case that could gut worker protections. (1:31:30)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

– Sen. Joni Ernst defends “we all are going to die” comment with pitch to embrace Jesus. (0:48)

– Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht accused of massive financial misconduct by former ministry insiders. (14:05)

– Colorado passed a law to protect trans people. These pastors repeatedly lied about it. (31:39)

– Quincy (MA) faces lawsuit over taxpayer-funded Catholic statues at police HQ. (49:20)

– Catholic bishops file lawsuit to protect the secrets of sex predators. (1:06:46)

– In California, students with disabilities can now attend religious schools on the public dime. (1:24:35)

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