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.
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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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