The God Squad Pod

The God Squad Pod

By Keith Giles, Matthew Distefano, Desimber Rose, Dillon Naber CruzSociety & CultureReligion & SpiritualityChristianityGovernment
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  • #110: History and Hypocrisy

    History is being made. Hypocrisy is working overtime.

    This Week on The God Squad, Dillon and Desimber dive into a wild postelection week—from Mississippi’s historic political shift to Pete Hegseth, Doug Collins, and what their policies could mean for veterans and the VA. As the Trump administration’s kakistocracy keeps the chaos coming, we’re asking the questions that matter: Who benefits? Who pays the price? And what does faith demand when patriotism becomes a talking point instead of a responsibility?

    Tune in for sharp commentary, uncomfortable truths, and your weekly dose of Faith, Sanity, and Politics!


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    1 hr 5 min
  • #109: BAPTIZED IN BLUE: Democrats Flip the Nation

    Well, somebody forgot to tell the South it was supposed to stay red. A blue tsunami washed through the South, flipping seats in historic numbers and helping Democrats reclaim both the House and Senate. This was a reckoning: a resounding rebuke of the Trump administration and a stand against cruelty, corruption, and chaos. Tonight, Dillon and Desimber unpack the stunning upsets, the voters who made them possible, and what accountability must look like next. Democracy showed up. Now the winners have work to do.


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    1 hr 22 min
  • #108: Ballrooms, Butts, & Ballots Oh My!

    Obama’s roasting the décor, Trump’s reviewing the derrières, and voters are preparing to rearrange the seats. Welcome to American politics, where the gold is everywhere and the priorities are nowhere. Tonight, Dillon and Desimber unpack Obama’s White House roast, Trump’s fixation on Nicki Minaj’s backside, and polling that has Democrats eyeing control of Congress. Will voters deliver a renovation of their own—or are we counting ballots before they hatch? Somebody cue the church mothers, because “Lord, have mercy” is doing overtime.


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    1 hr 9 min
  • #107: Cast of Character(s): This Week’s Episode of The Crude and the Clueless

    The plot thickens. The standards don’t. From the new press secretary’s stumble-and-fumble debut to Abdul El-Sayed’s debate and James Talarico’s town hall, we’re unpacking who showed up, who showed out, and who needs their script rewritten. Plus: the raid on Ilhan Omar’s home, the reported push to strip her citizenship and deport her, and Trump’s diesel deal with Putin... because apparently “America First” comes with a Russian fuel surcharge. Political theater. Selective righteousness. And enough hypocrisy to keep the writers’ room employed indefinitely. Join us for faith, politics, sanity, and straight truth with no chaser.


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    1 hr 24 min
  • #106: This Cannot Be Real... Another Day In Trump's America

    America’s serving up another episode of “This Cannot Be Real,” and Dillon & Desimber are clocking in. Tonight on The God Squad Podcast, we’re unpacking the headlines, calling out the hypocrisy, and asking what happens when political power gets mistaken for divine permission. Dillon reveals this week’s Fundamentalist Fuckwittery (FFW) candidate, while Desimber tackles This MF—because sometimes the segment names write themselves. Tune in for some relief from the twilight zone that is the United States, with sharp commentary, much-needed laughter, and a little Faith, Politics, and Sanity.


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    1 hr 10 min
  • #105: Who Defends Democracy? Presidential Power & the Constitution with Corey Brettschneider

    What happens when presidents threaten the democracy they’re sworn to protect? Dillon and Desimber welcome constitutional scholar Corey Brettschneider, host of The Oath and the Office, for a timely conversation about presidential power, constitutional accountability, and the people who push back. Drawing from his book, The Presidents and the People, we’ll explore lessons from past presidential abuses, examine today’s headlines through a constitutional lens, and ask what “We the People” can do when democratic safeguards are tested.


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    1 hr 5 min
  • #104: Trump TV & The Blue Wave Ban

    Dillon and Desimber break down the battle over media, messaging, and political power. We’re talking Trump’s failed attempt to ban major news outlets from White House access, the launch of Trump TV and the growing debate over government-controlled media, plus new polling showing serious warning signs for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. What does this mean for press freedom, the GOP, and the possibility of a major Democratic shift in Congress?


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    1 hr 18 min
  • SPOTLIGHT: From Theology to Sci-Fi: Keith Giles and the Future of Pink Beam Press

    Dillon & Desimber welcome author and Quoir Publishing co-owner Keith Giles to The God Squad SPOTLIGHT for a fascinating conversation about his creative evolution from nonfiction theology to science fiction.  We'll explore what inspired this unexpected shift, why the launch of Pink Beam Press could signal a bold new future for Quoir Publishing, and how science fiction can challenge authority, question reality, and explore what it means to be human. We'll also dive into Keith's sci-fi novella, Hard Video, and discover why speculative fiction might be the perfect vehicle for asking life's biggest questions. Learn more: https://quoir.com/pink-beam-press/


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    35 min
  • AND ANOTHER THING: WTF?! Why Jasmine Crockett Deserved to Lose

    Everybody's got something to say about James Talarico needing to EARN the Black vote. Fair question. But does that same standard apply to Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. Venton Jones? Because apparently, Chris Brown gets congressional recognition, while the pastors, activists, educators, and nonprofits doing the work in Crockett's own district aren't getting the same spotlight!  We're talking about an artist with a documented domestic violence conviction and a history of controversy over lyrics criticized for perpetuating colorism. And THIS is who we're celebrating as Black joy? Meanwhile, Jones has apologized, and the debate over political accountability continues. In this edition of AND ANOTHER THING…, Desimber Rose asks: Who gets to represent Black excellence? Who gets the flowers? Who's entitled to Black Support? And if Black voters' trust must be earned, shouldn't every elected official be held to the same standard?


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    35 min
  • #103: Viral Grace: Faith That Reaches Beyond the Pews with Rev. Henry

    Rev. Henry is an Anglican priest, speaker, and widely respected online voice whose ministry reaches thousands through honest conversations about faith, justice, Scripture, and what it means to follow Jesus with both conviction and compassion. Through her work at the Church of the Holy Wisdom in Toronto and her growing digital ministry, she has encouraged people around the world to wrestle with difficult questions while remaining rooted in the radical love of Christ. Join us as we discuss faith beyond certainty, women in ministry, the Church today, online discipleship, justice, and how we can faithfully follow Jesus in an increasingly polarized world.


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    55 min

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