# The Christian Right Weaponizing Scripture w/ John Fugelsang / American Prestige

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Podcast: [The Nation Podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nation-podcasts-980506)
Published: 2026-05-26T14:18:04+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/de5dbe33-63b3-4d3e-a545-07791baa168c/episodes/eed0e07d-b4e1-498b-b339-fe93192601a5
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Danny and Derek welcome to the show John Fugelsang, host of Tell Me Everything and author of Separation of Church and Hate , to talk about the rise and influence of right-wing Christianity in the United States. They discuss Christian nationalism; the political weaponization of scripture; Jesus’s teachings vs authoritarian Christianity; the apostle Paul’s role in shaping the faith; issues like abortion, immigration, and sexuality; white supremacy; Donald Trump; and arguing with conservative Christians. Don’t forget about our weekly livestreams on our YouTube channel , every Wednesday at 8pm ET. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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