Full Mutuality

On this episode, Gail and Nate take a look at some of the big news that rocked the Evangelical world the last couple weeks. They also give a peek behind the scenes at what it takes to make the podcast and share some of the history of how the podcast came into existence.

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On February 23, 2023, the Asbury "revival services" will reach their climactic conclusion as men like Francis Chan, Rick Warren, and worship leaders from the International House of Prayer descend onto the stage of Hughes Auditorium on the campus of Asbury University in the small rural community of Wilmore, Kentucky. Many are in awe of the seeming spontaneity of these services, which began on February 8. People from around the world have been watching this surprising event.

But just how "spontaneous" is this revival? Gail spoke with various people, both from inside and outside the university, to discover what's going on behind the scenes. And it's not as innocent as it looks.

For more information on the Asbury revival, check out Rick Pidcock's article, "Questions to ask while pondering if Asbury is hosting a ‘true revival’" in Baptist News Global.

To learn about the New Apostolic Reformation and its hand in bringing about the attack and attempted insurrection on the US Capitol, check out this miniseries from the Straight White American Jesus podcast called Charismatic Revival Fury.

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We conclude our roundtable conversation in this episode with the last two points in Steven Hassan's BITE model of authoritarian control and how Evangelicalism fits these descriptions. We also took a little bit of time to address the "He Gets Us" ad campaign that has the Evangelical world simultaneously giddy and furious. As a bonus, we wrap up with a few of the cornier Christian catchphrases we could think of. If you've got any more, swing by the Dauntless Media Collective Discord server and share your ideas!

At the end of this episode, we mentioned Janice's other podcast, Bad Words. New episodes have started dropping, so be sure to check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts!

Janice:

• Website | janicelagata.com
• Instagram | @godhasnotgiven
• Podcast | Bad Words
• Book | A Seriously Hilarious, Surprisingly Heartfelt, Completely Unauthorized Musical Parody: Act One
• Patreon | Janice Lagata on Patreon

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In part 2 of our roundtable conversation with Janice Lagata, we begin working our way through Steven Hassan's BITE model of authoritarian control and take a look at how our various experiences in different Evangelical groups fall under the categories listed in the BITE model.

Janice:

• Website | janicelagata.com
• Instagram | @godhasnotgiven
• Podcast | God Has Not Given
• Book | A Seriously Hilarious, Surprisingly Heartfelt, Completely Unauthorized Musical Parody: Act One
• Patreon | Janice Lagata on Patreon

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Nate and Gail are joined by Dr. Brad Onishi, professor at Skidmore College who teaches and researches Christian nationalism and the history of White Evangelicalism. Brad is one of the hosts of the Straight White American Jesus podcast, a religion and politics show that analyzes the Christian nationalist movement in the United States. Brad's new book, Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism–And What Comes Next traces the history of the religious movements that led to the insurrection and attempted coup at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Brad's website: bradonishi.com

Brad's book: 

• Bookshop.org
• IndieBound.org
• Barnes & Noble
• Indigo
• Amazon

Brad's podcast: Straight White American Jesus

Brad's social media:

• Twitter
• Instagram
• Facebook

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Our good friend Janice Lagata from God Has Not Given joins Gail and Nate for a roundtable conversation discussing the question, "Is Evangelicalism a cult?" In the first part of our conversation, we introduce the topic and touch on Steven Hassan's BITE model of authoritarian control.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• ‘An Evangelical Childhood is a Total Mindfuck’ New Memoir Recounts the Anxiety and Thrills of Growing Up a Conservative Christian
• Evangelical Anxiety: A Memoir by Charles Marsh

Janice:

• Website | janicelagata.com
• Instagram | @godhasnotgiven
• Podcast | God Has Not Given
• Book | A Seriously Hilarious, Surprisingly Heartfelt, Completely Unauthorized Musical Parody: Act One
• Patreon | Janice Lagata on Patreon

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Producer's note: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault by clergy and child sex abuse by clergy. Listener discretion is advised.

Former Hillsong Church member and author of the book People in Glass Houses: An Insider's Story of a Life In and Out of Hillsong Tanya Levin sits down with Gail and Nate to talk about her experience at Hillsong in Australia from its founding and what she has learned in the years since.

Tanya is also the host of the popular podcast Leaving Hillsong, where she regularly features the stories of those who have left the Hillsong empire. Through her book, podcast, and Instagram account, Tanya provides insightful and inspirational information for people dealing with the trauma of Hillsong and their adjacent churches.

Tanya's book:

• Bookshop.org
• Amazon

Tanya's links:

• Website
• Podcast
• Instagram

New York Times article about Hillsong's deal with Facebook: "Facebook’s Next Target: The Religious Experience"

CORRECTION: Frank Houston was not convicted of child sex abuse. He was reported to the church, allowed to quietly resign, and paid hush money to the victim.

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Musician and Co-Host of the podcast Veterans of Culture Wars Zach Malm joins Gail and Nate to share the story of his involvement at the infamous Mars Hill Church and how he helped to bring it down. The wide-ranging conversation delves into his experience with the disgraced pastor Mark Driscoll and the stories that made up the website We Love Mars Hill.

You can find all of Zach's podcast, social media, and other websites on linktr.ee/vcwpod.

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English professor and author Cynthia Vacca Davis joins Gail and Nate to discuss her new book, Intersexion, Her book tells the dual narrative of Danny, an intersex AFAB man who was born and raised in a conservative Christian environment, and Cynthia herself, facing the forfeiture of her dream job thanks to a Christian university's stance on LGBTQIA+ people.

To purchase Cynthia's book, visit one of the following links:

• Bookshop.org | https://bookshop.org/books/intersexion-a-story-of-faith-identity-and-authenticity/9781957687063
• IndieBound | https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781957687063
• Kobo | https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/intersexion-2
• Amazon | https://www.amazon.com/Intersexion-Story-Faith-Identity-Authenticity/dp/1957687061/

Cynthia's website: cynthiavaccadavis.com

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Here's an extended edition of this episode for all our Patreon partners!

Educator and writer Jo Luehmann joins Nate and Gail to discuss her work in deconstructing and decolonizing Christianity. The conversation follows a wide range of topics, from harmful practices of the church to adoption and foster care to abortion and education.

Jo:

•Website | joluehmann.com 

•TikTok | @joluehmann

•Twitter | @joluehmann

•Instagram | @joluehmann

•Facebook | fb.com/joluehmann

•YouTube | youtube.com/c/JoLuehmannX

•Patreon | patreon.com/joluehmann  

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