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126: Hoard Questions: Paul and Billie Hoard

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Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Aug 26

We've been quiet for a bit, but the podcast continues! Our friends @billieiswriting.bsky.social and @paulhoard.bsky.social have each been on the show a couple times in the past, discussing concepts that led to their brand-new book Eucontamination. Check it out!

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Podcast Episode · Veterans of Culture Wars · 08/26/2025 · 1h 34m

Esquire Best Nonfiction Books of 2024The acclaimed author of Culture Warlords investigates the rise of the Christian Right over the last half-century that la...

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Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Apr 7

They do not.

Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · Apr 7

This is what happens when you’re willing to risk it all over ending pronouns and Black history. Hope those cultural wars pay the bills.

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Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Mar 25

The book is fantastic. Even though Talia wasn't raised in this culture, what she writes rings true and powerful. She talked to so many exvangelicals while researching and writing it, which if you listen to VCW you definitely appreciate. Buy it here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/talia...

Wild Faith

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Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Mar 25

New Episode! @swordsjew.bsky.social joins to discuss her new book Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America. We talk about the Satanic Panic, Dr Dobson's families built on ritualized violence, and how that has led to so many Americans embracing authoritarianism
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125: Talia Lavin on Wild Faith and the Ritualized Violence of Evangelical Childhood

Podcast Episode · Veterans of Culture Wars · 03/25/2025 · 1h 24m

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "An eerily prescient guide to the phantasmagoria of our political moment."–The New York Times Book Review"Metic…

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Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Mar 11

Buy Money, Lies, and God here (and if you like it, check out her other books, The Power Worshippers and The Good News Club): www.bloomsbury.com/us/money-lie...

Money, Lies, and God

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Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Mar 11

New Episode! @katherinestewart.bsky.social returns to the VCW to discuss her new book Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy. We discuss the anti-democracy movement on the right, Claremont, Elon and nazi salutes, and more.

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124: Katherine Stewart: Money, Lies, and God

Podcast Episode · Veterans of Culture Wars · 03/11/2025 · 1h 9m

123: Our Favorite Movies of 2024 with Jeffrey Overstreet and Melissa Tamminga

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Ken Priebe @kenpriebe.bsky.social · Feb 27

A great listen with good film-going friends!

Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Feb 27

It's Oscar time again, which means it's also time for our 5th annual movie megapod, looking back on our favorite films of 2024 with @overstreet.bsky.social and @oneaprilday.bsky.social. Engaging with art is a great way to resist fascism. Watch great films! open.spotify.com/episode/4Eyw...

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Dave Lester @davelester80.bsky.social · Feb 27

We have not seen Sound of Freedom but we are definitely excited to name it best picture again. We are all in agreement. This is your Q drop. Listen to @muzach.bsky.social on the episode for hidden messages.

123: Our Favorite Movies of 2024 with Jeffrey Overstreet and Melissa Tamminga

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My Heart's an Astrolabe @tylerjpetty.bsky.social · Feb 27

"And our #1 movie of the year is...Sound of Freedom again!"

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Zach Malm @muzach.bsky.social · Feb 27

Huge fan of that IP and the whole Sound of Freedom Expanded Universe. Can't wait for the Q-Coaster to open up at the Museum of the Bible.

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Jeffrey Overstreet @overstreet.bsky.social · Feb 27

In which I finally give in to peer pressure and reveal my Top Ten Favorite Films of 2024… only to learn from Zach, Dave, and the great Melissa Tamminga (@oneaprilday.bluesky.social) that I missed some great movies!

Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Feb 27

It's Oscar time again, which means it's also time for our 5th annual movie megapod, looking back on our favorite films of 2024 with @overstreet.bsky.social and @oneaprilday.bsky.social. Engaging with art is a great way to resist fascism. Watch great films! open.spotify.com/episode/4Eyw...

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123: Our Favorite Movies of 2024 with Jeffrey Overstreet and Melissa Tamminga

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Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Feb 27

It's Oscar time again, which means it's also time for our 5th annual movie megapod, looking back on our favorite films of 2024 with @overstreet.bsky.social and @oneaprilday.bsky.social. Engaging with art is a great way to resist fascism. Watch great films! open.spotify.com/episode/4Eyw...

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122: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and DOGE with Tori Williams Douglass

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Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Feb 19

We are back, and the always wonderful and insightful @toriglass.bsky.social is back with us this week to help process this first month of Trump back in office. Take a listen, take a breath, hell, take a nap if you need it. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...

Podcast Episode · Veterans of Culture Wars · 02/19/2025 · 1h 23m

121: Sanctuary and Immigration in Trump's America with Sergio Gonzalez and Lloyd Barba

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Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Feb 19

Suprise for the west coast night owls and east coast early risers: our first new episode since November will be out in about 90 minutes.

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John Smith @johnepusmith.bsky.social · Jan 25

So much good stuff in this episode.

Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Dec 3

NEW EPISODE: Prof Lloyd Barba and Dr. Sergio Gonzalez chat with us about their excellent new podcast Sanctuary: On the Border Between Church and State. We talk immigration, religious and political sanctuary, why more Latinos voted for Trump in 2024 and more.

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Podcast Episode · Veterans of Culture Wars · 12/03/2024 · 1h 2m

040: International Christmas Folklore with Benito Cereno

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Zach Malm @muzach.bsky.social · Dec 22

We didn't get to make a Christmas episode this year due to me switching jobs, but this episode about international Christmas folklore with Benito Cereno is worth revisiting, as are the other episodes in this thread.

Benito Cereno @benitocereno.bsky.social · Dec 22

A much broader survey of international Christmas lore for those just getting into the idea of something beyond Frosty

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Podcast Episode · Veterans of Culture Wars · 11/30/2021 · 1h 44m

Sanctuary: On the Border Between Church and State

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Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Dec 15

Meg was such a great guest, we loved this conversation. Check it out here:
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Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Dec 3

Check out their podcast here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

History Podcast · 11 Episodes · Series

121: Sanctuary and Immigration in Trump's America with Sergio Gonzalez and Lloyd Barba

Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Dec 3

NEW EPISODE: Prof Lloyd Barba and Dr. Sergio Gonzalez chat with us about their excellent new podcast Sanctuary: On the Border Between Church and State. We talk immigration, religious and political sanctuary, why more Latinos voted for Trump in 2024 and more.

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Podcast Episode · Veterans of Culture Wars · 12/03/2024 · 1h 2m

120: Knock at the Sky: Liz Charlotte Grant

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Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Nov 27

Hey! ‪@lizcharlottegrant.bsky.social‬, our guest in the most recent episode, has decided to knock at the Bluesky! Give her a follow, and check out the episode if you haven't yet.

Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Nov 19

NEW EPISODE: Liz Charlotte Grant talks about her forthcoming book Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis after Losing Faith in the Bible. We chat about Biblical inerrancy, the 1978 Chicago statement on inerrancy and why she wanted to write a book about Genesis. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

Podcast Episode · Veterans of Culture Wars · 11/19/2024 · 1h 18m

120: Knock at the Sky: Liz Charlotte Grant

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Veterans of Culture Wars @vcwpod.bsky.social · Nov 19

NEW EPISODE: Liz Charlotte Grant talks about her forthcoming book Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis after Losing Faith in the Bible. We chat about Biblical inerrancy, the 1978 Chicago statement on inerrancy and why she wanted to write a book about Genesis. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

Podcast Episode · Veterans of Culture Wars · 11/19/2024 · 1h 18m