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Oct. 9, 2024

Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez on Centering Survivors: The Vital Voices Behind For Our Daughters

Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez on Centering Survivors: The Vital Voices Behind For Our Daughters

Want to understand the impact of evangelicalism on politics and how to make a difference? Discover how a historian, NY Times best-selling author and filmmaker are centering survivor voices to bring about change. Get ready to delve into a conversation that's making waves and sparking crucial conversations. Stay tuned for more.

Want to understand the impact of evangelicalism on politics and how to make a difference? Discover how a historian, NY Times best-selling author and filmmaker are centering survivor voices to bring about change. Get ready to dive into a conversation that's making waves and sparking crucial conversations. Stay tuned for more.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Explore the impact of evangelicalism on politics and uncover its influence on key societal issues.
  • Understand the significance of a survivor-centered approach in abuse documentaries and its potential to reshape narratives.
  • Gain insight into the historical context of gender roles in evangelicalism and its relevance in contemporary discussions.
  • Uncover the influence of Christian nationalism on U.S. elections and its implications for the political landscape.
  • Discover the essential role of historians in understanding current social issues and shaping informed perspectives.

My special guest is Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez

Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez, a New York Times bestselling author and professor of history and gender studies at Calvin University, is known for her groundbreaking work on the intersection of gender, religion, and politics. Her book Jesus and John Wayne has had a significant impact, shedding light on the influence of evangelicalism on politics and societal trends. In her latest project, the documentary For Our Daughters, Dr. Du Mez delves into the survivor-centered approach, highlighting the voices of abuse survivors within evangelical churches, particularly the Southern Baptist community. Through her extensive research and expertise, Dr. Du Mez offers a unique historical context, outlining the complex dynamics that have shaped the evangelical landscape and its impact on contemporary social issues, including the influence of Christian nationalism on U.S. elections. Her work continues to be an essential resource for educators and historians seeking to understand the evolving intersection of evangelicalism and politics.


The key moments in this episode are:


00:13:17 - Comparison of Evangelicalism and Politics


00:14:27 - Patterns of Support for Powerful Men


00:16:31 - Political and Hierarchical Networks


00:20:10 - Intersection of Evangelicalism and Politics


00:23:53 - Default Response to Abuse


00:27:46 - Survivor-Centered Approach


00:29:45 - The Power Dynamics Within Evangelicalism


00:30:44 - Recognizing the Prevalence of Predators


00:32:40 - Impact of the Film "For Our Daughters"


00:37:03 - Undecided Voters and the Importance of Democracy


00:42:31 - Advocating for Survivors and the Impact of Silence

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