Gospel and Progressivism - Jack Jenkins on the Religious Right

This week, Danielle Moodie talks with friend and reporter Jack Jenkins, author of American Prophets: The Religious Roots of Progressive Politics and the Ongoing Fight for the Soul of the Country. Jack and Danielle discuss the history of the religious left and how the modern-day religious left – a coalition of coalitions – looks nothing like the right. Jack digs into prosperity gospel preaching melded the Christian faith with capitalism and led to the ascension of Trump as a leader for the Christian Nationalist identity. Host: Danielle Moodie Executive Producers: Danielle Moodie & Jackie Garofano Producer: Andrew Marshello Distributor: DCP Entertainment

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