Leaving Christian Nationalism with Reverend Rob Schenck

About this episode

Reverend Rob Schenck discusses his journey from Christian nationalism to advocating for social justice and reconciliation.

The very reverent (or irreverent) Rob Schenck is joining Erin in this very special episode! Reverend Rob shares his transformative journey from a prominent evangelical leader involved in Christian nationalism to a voice advocating for faith-based reconciliation and social justice. Discover how his experiences, theological reflections, and personal crises led to profound changes in his understanding of faith, politics, and love. You’ll hear about Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s influence, our mutual affection for Abigail Disney, and practical answers to your questions about Christian nationalism! MENTIONS Reverend Rob Schenck: Costly Grace (Rob’s Book) |  Confessions of a (Former) Christian Nationalist | A Dissenting Evangelical Voice on Patreon | Patheos | Facebook   The Armor of Light: Watch here   Abigail Disney: Learn more here What’s the deal with all the Baptists? Learn about the differences here The Myth of American Chosenness: Listen to the podcast episode here   The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.    I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith…

People in this episode

Host: Erin

Guest: Reverend Rob Schenck

Topics covered

• Christian nationalism
• faith-based reconciliation
• social justice
• theological reflections
• personal crises

Keywords

• Christian nationalism
• social justice
• faith
• politics
• theology
• Reverend Rob Schenck
• Abigail Disney

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon, Patheos, Facebook, Faith Adjacent Seminary

Books & works: Costly Grace, Confessions of a (Former) Christian Nationalist, The Armor of Light, The Myth of American Chosenness, I’ve Got Questions

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