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Aug. 14, 2024

Ministers of Propaganda: How the Religious Right Distorts Truth with Dr. Scott Coley

Ministers of Propaganda: How the Religious Right Distorts Truth with Dr. Scott Coley

How the Religious Right Distorts Truth with Dr. Scott Coley

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the rise of Christian nationalism and the spread of harmful ideologies, then you are not alone! The misinformation and propaganda being disseminated can make it feel like an uphill battle. The struggle to dismantle these harmful narratives and combat Christian nationalism can be frustrating and disheartening. It's time to take action and implement strategies that actually work. Let's work together to dismantle these harmful ideologies and create a better future for all.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Uncover effective strategies for combatting Christian nationalism and propaganda.
  • Learn how to navigate religious topics and promote gender equality in podcasts.
  • Celebrate podcast milestones and the supportive community.
  • Gain insights into addressing propaganda


My special guest is Scott Coley

Scott Coley, an accomplished scholar who holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from Purdue University, a Master’s degree in systematic theology from the University of Notre Dame, and a B.A. in philosophy and English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research interests include philosophy of religion, moral epistemology and political philosophy. He serves on the philosophy faculty at Mount St. Mary’s University, where he teaches courses in moral and political philosophy, history of philosophy and logic. His newly released book is: Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right.

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:02 - Introducing Betterhelp


00:01:41 - Celebrating 200th Episode


00:06:20 - Impactful Our Story Series


00:09:54 - Building Connections


00:12:46 - Future Direction and Listener Engagement


00:15:25 - Embracing Different Perspectives


00:16:44 - Gratitude for Listeners


00:19:09 - Discussing Scott Coley's Book


00:22:49 - The Motivation to Write the Book


00:29:27 - Rapid Political Developments


00:30:51 - Backlash against women in leadership


00:36:32 - Ideology and hierarchy


00:38:05 - Christian nationalism


00:43:40 - Intersection of authoritarianism and abuse


00:47:35 - White evangelical theology and authoritarianism


00:48:21 - The Relationship Between Truth and Power


00:49:26 - Forms of Propaganda


00:55:15 - Misuse of Scripture


00:57:13 - Reframing Concepts in Politics and Religion


00:58:49 - Practical Steps for Addressing Propaganda


01:04:53 - Embracing Differences in Views


01:05:25 - Global Need for Dignity and Respect


01:06:09 - Engaging with the Audience


01:08:07 - Decoding Propaganda and Fear-Mongering


01:13:20 - Community Engagement and Gratitude 



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