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John interviews Shannon Nuszen, a former evangelical missionary turned observant Jew, shedding light on the deceptive tactics employed by missionaries and the cultural disrespect inherent in their approach. Shannon's journey unveils the coerciv
John and his journalist friend, Jamal Michel, have a thought-provoking discussion on combatting Islamophobia and confronting Christian extremism. Jamal shares insights on how 9/11 was exploited to perpetuate fear and discrimination against Musl
John and Chris wander through the intricacies of friendship before, during, and after their Christian walk. Through candid conversations, they explore how their bond has endured doubt and deconstruction, offering insights on cultivating authent
John hosts an engaging dialogue with Darren Slade, a history and comparative religion professor, President of the Global Center for Religious Research (GCRR.org), and Director of the North American Committee on Religious Trauma Research (NACRTR
In this episode, John chats with Cynane about the surge of conspiracy theories and cult-like beliefs within white evangelicalism. They dissect the societal and psychological factors driving this phenomenon and explore why individuals, particula
John dives into the complex issue of homelessness with comedian and personal hero, Sarah J Ruthless. They unpack the countless societal factors at play. The conversation explores how the Christian approach to helping the homeless is ineffective
Can science and faith coexist? Dr. "Fuz," President of Reasons for Believe, joins John for a lively discussion on the intersection of scientific inquiry and theological claims. They dive into whether Christians can be ethical scientists, if sci
John Interviews Daniella about the Military, Cults, and Christianity: What's the connection?In this episode, John dives deep into the crossover between cults and military culture with Daniella. They explore the idea of the military as a breed
Join John as he unravels the history of Christmas, exploring its origins and how it is entangled with the cultish tactics of Christianity. In this episode, John discusses their subtle manipulations and provides insights on navigating the holida
In this bonus episode, John explains the Israel-Hamas bloodshed and its ties to religious allegiance, especially as it relates to Christianity in the United States. John explores the history of "holy wars," narcissism, and the disturbing dehuma
A Special Free EpisodeIn this special free episode of Parsing Propaganda, John explores the internalized misogyny, plagiarism, and misinformation purported by Lori Alexander of The Transformed Wife. He reviews and critiques three of her Tiktok
Netflix's docuseries "How To Become A Cult Leader" explores the psychology of cult leaders and presents a "How To" playbook for becoming one. The series uses a unique narrative device, employing sarcasm and humor to make the topic more accessib
In this bonus episode of "The Cult of Christianity," host John explores the history of the Supreme Court and how it has become increasingly influenced by Christian ideology. He discusses the individual corruption of each judge, as well as the w
Join John in this bonus response episode as he reflects on the culturally relevant docuseries "Shiny Happy People." Discover why the series, centered around the Duggar family, has garnered global attention as we explore its effective explanatio
Hi there, friend! It's time for the season three finale of the podcast, and it's a 3hr sloppy and entertaining mess. First, Chris, Lilly, and John take a trip down memory lane, recapping, thanking, and praising the guests from this past season
In this episode, John celebrates the end of Season 3 of the Cult of Christianity podcast and thanks listeners for their support. He announces a podcast party that will drop on May 14th for the finale and takes a mental health break to work on n
In this episode, John unpacks the confusion surrounding the term "love" and the ways in which it can be abused by manipulative groups. John shares his insights on the importance of making love a central mission in life, but with full autonomy,
In this episode, John has an enlightening conversation with returning guest R Scott Okamoto on the crucial topic of diversity in both church and broader culture. In this episode, they delve into the challenges that Christians face in embracing
In this monologue, John explores the complexities of progressive Christianity. He excavates different problems within the movement while discussing its positive aspects, including its emphasis on social justice and adaptation to the modern worl
This special episode is John’s presentation titled "The Only Stopping Religious Trauma is Journalism" at the Global Center for Religious Research's Atheism E-conference. He discusses the crucial role of journalism in combating religious trauma,
Kit Morgan, trauma therapist and social worker, joins John to explore the ways in which gender is constructed and how it affects our lives. They discuss the binary gender system, gender roles, gender identity, and the increase in legal discrimi
In this episode, John celebrates his 13th anniversary of sobriety from self-harm by opening up about his current mental health and his frustrations with the systemic treatment of taboo topics. As a survivor of self-harm, John has faced many cha
In this episode, John is joined by Mylee to discuss the concept of suffering in Christianity and how it can be used manipulatively.Mylee explains that suffering is a fundamental part of the Christian faith, as it is believed to be a means of s
In this monologue, John explores the concept of morality and argues that the existence of God is not necessary for morality to exist. John further points out that different cultures have different moral codes, and perspectives on morality can v
This conversation is uncomfortable for most people. But it's a natural and healthy part of our lives, and every person needs to have these tough conversations—except for maybe cult leaders. Death is a natural, healthy part of life. In this conv
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