Mike Johnson and the New Apostolic Reformation
Colonizer Theology in the House of Representatives
Weekly Roundup: A Johnson for Speaker
Brad and Dan use the bulk of this episode to introduce listeners to the Christian nationalism of new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. They go over his right-wing record on abortion (near abolitionist), on LBGTQ rights (as homophobic as they come), on separation of church and state (doesn’t believe in it), and his understanding […]
It’s In the Code Ep. 71: Christians and Halloween – A Brief History
Dan gives a brief history of halloween and the ways it has morphed through pre-Christian and Christian history. He then asks: What does it mean when religious people appeal to “God’s will”? What kind of work does this do? Does it always provide the guidance and comfort for life it seems to promise? And what […]
Fascism is Our New Normal III: Red Caesar
Brad looks upstream from the talking heads to the intellectuals on the American Right who are normalizing fascist ideas. He points to the phenomenon of the Red Caesar as the framework for how these intellectuals call for a post-constitutional American wherein democracy is set aside for rule by one man. Subscribe now to American Idols: […]
Special Episode: On God’s Campus Ep 1
Fascism is Our New Normal III is coming tomorrow. In the meantime, enjoy the first episode of the new Axis Mundi Media series On God’s Campus. Chloe, Paul, and Erin set the stage for On God’s Campus by giving in-depth background information from their personal lives, upbringings, and the ways that they are directly connected […]
Weekly Roundup: Our Blood is the Same Color
Brad and Dan begin by discussing some of the terrible reactions to the situation in Israel on the part of American politicians and the deadly consequences we’ve already seen throughout the country. This leads to a discussion of the Biden administration’s approach to aid in Israel and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In the […]
It’ In the Code Ep. 71: “Playing God”
We’ve probably all heard the phrase “playing god,” and many of us might even have been accused of playing god. But what does it mean when someone says that? Is it different in a “secular” context than in a religious context? And why do people use this language when we’re discussing complex, contested issues? And […]
Fascism is Our New Normal II: Terribly and Terrifyingly Ordinary
Brad draws on the work of Hannah Arendt to explain how fascism relies on ordinary people operating within a cruel system. He uses two clips – one from Fox News and the other from a right-wing show – to reveal how fascist thought has creeped into our political stream, cultivating ordinary people into a totalitarian […]
Weekly Roundup: Terror in Israel – War in Gaza
Dan and Brad provide thoughts on the news from Israel and reflect on what its implications here in the USA. Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Subscribe now to American Idols: https://www.axismundi.us/american-idols/ To Donate: venmo – @straightwhitejc Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BradleyOnishi Linktree: […]
It’s In the Code Ep. 70: “Faith Over Fear”
During the height of the Covid pandemic, a certain kind of Christian community opposed to Covid mitigation practices like mask-wearing, social distancing, and (eventually) receiving vaccines advanced a position of “faith over fear.” This language has reappeared with the release of the newest Covid booster by a segment of those who are opposed to taking […]