What does the Supreme Court say about religion? How has it addressed religion in the past? And what major cases have shifted the public and political place of religion in the U.S.? In this first installment, we look at the Constitution for a legal foundation of the place of religion in the U.S. Building off…
Religionish Newsletter
The show has its own newsletter that comes out each Friday. If you’ve been hesitant to subscribe to it because you’re not sure if it’s worth getting one more email then look below! I’m sharing the second edition of the newsletter with the hope of enticing you join the religion nerd zone. You can read…
The Podcast is Back
Your favorite podcast about religion is back! It has a new name, but the same great content. Now known as Religionish, the podcast will explore ALL aspects of religion in society. Topics will take listeners from digital technology to ancient Rome and all around the world. You will still be able to listen to your…
Ep. 13 White Nationalism Culture
Kevan Feshami joins the show to discuss another side of white nationalism, it’s counter culture, in this follow up to episode 9. Find out what Norse gods have to do with white supremacy and learn a bit about the music of white nationalist movements.
Ep. 12 Drawn to Religion, Comic Book Spirituality
Guest A. David Lewis speaks about the different ways religion appears in our comic books, from god-like superheroes to comics as religion.
Ep. 11 Amplifying the Voices of Muslim Media Activists: Scholar Profile
In this scholar profile, we speak with Krissy Peterson about her work on the use of digital media by young Muslims and the job of the academic to work for the public good.
Ep. 10 The White Nationalist, Your Neighbor
In this episode of (w)Holy Media, I speak with Kelly J. Baker on the historical relationship between Protestantism and white nationalism and how it relates to the current political climate.
Ep. 9 Inaugural Religion
The inauguration of the 45th president of the United States included some religious firsts. It also echoed a tradition of American civil religion. On this episode of (w)Holy Media we explore religious language at the Inauguration.
Ep. 8 What’s the Deal with Merry Christmas
Why does Christmas always seem to bring about debate each year in the U.S.? What’s the deal with the jolly, red-suited Santa Claus? In the last episode of 2016, Ashley explores the history of Christmas and how Santa Claus helped to make a lesser holiday a national celebration.
Ep. 7 American Scripture: The Novel
What is the “Great American Novel?” Can we consider it national scripture? John Howell joins Ashley to explore the idea of the American novel as a text for religious transcendence and national identity. #ReligionNerd Moment It’s Ashley’s first American Academy of Religion conference! What is that? Basically comic-con for religion nerds. She’s writing away trying…