# Immigrants and American Christian Nationalism w/ John Marc Sianghio

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Podcast: [Disarming Leviathan Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/disarming-leviathan-podcast-6408736)
Published: 2026-07-02T13:11:00+00:00
Episode link: https://disarmingleviathan.substack.com/p/immigrants-and-american-christian
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## Resource

What happens when the symbols commonly associated with Christian Nationalism mean something entirely different to the people displaying them? In this episode, Caleb sits down with Arizona State University professor, veteran, and pastor John Mark Sianghio to explore how Christian Nationalism is experienced and expressed within immigrant communities, particularly among Filipino-American churches. Drawing from his research, John Mark argues that while the dominant form of Christian Nationalism in America is deeply intertwined with white supremacy, immigrant communities often relate faith and nation in ways that challenge simple categories. Together they discuss patriotic church services, American flags in sanctuaries, military memorials, civic nationalism, immigration, public theology, and the complicated role symbols play in shaping communal identity. The conversation invites listeners to move beyond assumptions, approach others with curiosity, and consider how immigrant communities may offer alternative ways of imagining faithfulness in public life. About John Marc Sianghio John Marc is a scholar, pastor, veteran, and researcher at the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict at Arizona State University. His work explores Christian Nationalism, immigration, civic identity, and the ways faith communities navigate questions of nation, belonging, and public life. Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.substack.com/subscribe

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