God Save America

By Michael and SamReligion & Spirituality

God Save America episodes

July 06, 2021 8. The Reformed Church in America
From the outside, the Reformed Church in America may look like a standard Mainline Protestant Church. In truth, it conceals a tumultuous history. Beginning with it's birth as a Reformed Church in the Dutch Golden Age, it follows a whiplash journey to the United States through schism after schism. Join us as Samuel Biagetti reveals the secrets of the unassuming Dutch.
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1 hr 4 min
May 25, 2021 Teaser: 7. Native American Church
The Native American Church, popularly known for its use of the psychedelic plant peyote, sprung out of late the 19th century pan-Native American movement and quickly spread across the country. Join us as we discuss its practices and history, from its beginnings in the Rio Grande Valley to its spread into Oklahoma Territory among resettled Native Americans and later depictions in the 1969 Pulitzer prize-winning book, "House Made of Dawn" by N. Scott Momoday.
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6 min
May 11, 2021 6. Quakers
We cover the beliefs, practices, and history of the Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers - an unassuming Protestant group to modern eyes with a radical past. We trace its roots from the Intereginum Period in 1600s England through abolitionist movements in the 1800s to the group's activism in the 20th century.
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1 hr 5 min
April 12, 2021 Teaser: 5. Christian Science
Christian Science found its niche in the changing religious landscape of turn-of-the-century America. Its story parallels the rise of Spiritualism and Neo-Paganism in its appeal to a middle-class disenchanted with Christianity. In this episode, we discuss the life of its founder, Mary Baker Eddy, and why the ideas she put forth in her best-selling book, Science and Health, captivated its readers.
5 min
March 19, 2021 4. Neo-Paganism
Neo-Paganism, a collection of rituals and beliefs that take inspiration from pre-Christian polytheism in Europe and the Middle East, has appealed to new practitioners throughout the West, including many on the political left and on the extreme right. We trace its development from academic circles in Central Europe in to its growth through the 1960s counter-culture in the United States.
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56 min
February 25, 2021 Teaser: 3. Wicca
Wicca, or "Witchcraft" to its practitioners, is a modern faith that is often misunderstood. We provide clarity by tracing Wicca from its roots in Victorian interest in folklore and magic through the first "covens" and the 1960s counter-culture to its growth into one of the fastest-growing religious groups in the United States and Britain.
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2 min
January 28, 2021 2. Spiritualism
Spiritualism is the belief in communicating with spirits in the afterlife. We provide an explanation of Spiritualism’s growth, from its radical 19th-Century roots in upstate New York among socialists and abolitionists, to its flourishing in the multiracial community of New Orleans.
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50 min
January 20, 2021 Teaser: 1. Native American Religion
We ask the hard questions about Native American spiritual practice and discuss the tapestry of beliefs and customs, from temple building to ritual dances, that have comprised Native American "Religion" from pre-colonial times to today.
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3 min
January 08, 2021 0. Introduction
If you're confused about religion in America, we'll help you. We talk about why we're making this podcast and give an overview of the religious landscape in the United States.
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1 hr 7 min

About God Save America

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If you're confused about religion in America, we'll help you. Two nebbishy Jews (a historian and computer scientist) discuss and explain the social contexts, practices, and histories of the 33 biggest religious groups in America. We aim to start a no-agenda conversation about religion.