For decades most Americans have said other people cannot be trusted. The exception was regular churchgoers who reported more faith in their neighbors, but new data says attending church no longer boosts social trust. What’s changed? Why are political conservatives suddenly talking much less about abortion and much more about transgender issues? Young earth creationists and Christian nationalists are flirting. What’s the attraction? Kaitlyn Schiess talks to author and Instagram historian, Jasmine Holmes, about her new book “Crowned with Glory,” and the overlooked story of how Black Christians shaped American history. And Phil has a disturbing story about rats, slugs, and worms.
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0:00 - Intro
1:29 - Show starts
2:53 - Theme Song
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4:27 - Worms, Rats, Slugs, Oh My!
14:27 - Abortion and Transgender Rights
23:55 - Christian Nationalism at The Ark Encounter
29:30 - Lack of Trust Among Church Attenders
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47:26 - Interview Intro
Jasmine Holmes - https://jasminelholmes.com/
49:11 - Why Jasmine became interested in history
54:58 - Compiling stories of black history in America
1:17:41 - How black history in America can give Christians hope
1:24:42- End Credits
Links mentioned in news segment:
Worm that jumps from rats to slugs to human brains has invaded Southeast US
https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/09/worm-that-jumps-from-rats-to-slugs-to-human-brains-has-invaded-southeast-us/
Church Attendance Used To Drive Up Trust: It Doesn’t Anymore
https://religionunplugged.com/news/2023/9/7/church-attendance-used-to-drive-up-trust-it-doesnt-anymore
Christian Nationalism at The Ark Encounter
https://twitter.com/scott_m_coley/status/1706750592247271907?s=20
Other resources:
Crowned with Glory: How Proclaiming the Truth of Black Dignity Has Shaped American History by Jasmine Holmes: https://amzn.to/3Q21Qkj
Carved in Ebony: Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us by Jasmine Holmes
https://amzn.to/48OCmOK
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