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

— Is the Johnson Amendment dead? IRS says churches can now endorse candidates from the pulpit. (1:35)

— Hate-fueled, anti-gay sermons from Indiana New IFB church spark outrage. (32:30)

— Court rules against West Virginia in $5,000,000 religious grant controversy. (52:59)

— FOX & Friends promotes Creationist theme park in sponsored segment disguised as news. (1:04:25)

— “Sheep do not judge the shepherd”: Priest defends convicted abuser in shocking sermon. (1:17:20)

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

— ACLU sues Michigan school after Palestinian teen bullied by teacher over Pledge protest. (2:20)

— Catholic school fires widowed teacher over same-sex marriage. (14:42)

— Oklahoma sued over school standards that mix Christianity with right-wing lies. (38:18)

— Supreme Court opens door to religious veto of public school lessons, starting with LGBTQ books. (55:55)

— Trump policies force global Humanist conference to abandon U.S. plans. (1:11:42)

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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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