How Authoritarian Theology Shapes Christian Nationalism w/ Margaret Bronson
About this episode
Margaret Bronson discusses her experiences growing up in a patriarchal Christian Nationalist movement and the implications of authoritarian theology on faith and community.
What happens when a theology of hierarchy, control, and male authority moves from the margins into the mainstream? In this episode, Margaret Bronson shares her firsthand experience growing up in a patriarchal Christian Nationalist movement that emphasized male dominance, rigid gender roles, homeschooling, and authoritarian leadership. Drawing on both personal story and historical analysis, Margaret explains how these ideas spread through churches, seminaries, and family systems, and why many Christians are encountering them with increasing frequency today. Together, we explore the difference between the gospel of Jesus and religious movements built on fear, control, and domination—and discuss how curiosity, compassion, and pastoral presence can help people find a healthier path forward. Margaret Bronson is a writer, speaker, and advocate who helps people recover from spiritually abusive and authoritarian religious environments. Having grown up within a patriarchal Christian Nationalist movement, Margaret brings a unique insider perspective to conversations about power, theology, family systems, and faith. Through her work with Deconstruction Doulas , she helps individuals process…
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