Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality

Deconstructing Christian Nationalism w/ April Ajoy


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This episode will give you a look inside the mind of a Christian Nationalist. Kristian and the crew are joined by viral comedic content creator and author of "Star Spangled Jesus", April Ajoy.

April was raised in the Christian Nationalist world. Now she has committed her work to dismantling the tradition that raised her for the good of humanity.

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Intro and Highlights

04:55 - Part 1 Recap

07:00 - Star Spangled Jesus

08:44 - The One Rule

10:45 - The definition of Christian Nationalism

13:45 - What aspect of Christian Nationalism is the most concerning?

25:30 - White Women, Welch's and Witchcraft

32:49 - Oscars Prayer Party

37:00 - Christian Nationalist U.S. History

45:55 - All good Christians are Republican

57:40 - White Evangelicals in Black Face

1:03:39 - Seven Mountain Mandate

1:17:07 - Blackness over Christianity

1:20:41 - How to counter Christian Nationalism

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