What can we learn about white nationalism today from the Klan of the past? In this second release from the archives, we revisit an episode from 2017. Ashley and Kelly J. Baker, author of Gospel According to the Klan, discuss the historical relationship between Protestantism, white nationalism, and how it related to the political climate…
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Ep. 18 Spirit Check: Exhaustion
In this brief episode, Ashley reflects on exhaustion and sensory overload. How do you see exhaustion manifesting in your COVID-19 quarantine life? How are you being gentle with yourself when you’re not as productive as you’d like? Please share your spirit checks or a response to the Religionish ones. Email the show a recording or…
Ep. 17 The Democratic Race for Religion
Does the Democratic Party have a religion problem? Episode 17 explores the place of religion within the Democratic Party. When folks think of religion and politics, the Christian Right is the first thing that comes to mind. Guest Drew Proctor, a long time Democratic campaign worker, and Ashley discuss where religion fits within Democratic politics….
Ep. 16 Spirit Check: Fear
In this brief episode, Ashley reflects on the feeling of fear during social distancing. How does fear settle into our lives? How can we greet it to acknowledge its presence? How does fear tag along with the major emotions (loss and grief) of this global pandemic?