Christian Nationalism with Professor Sam Perry (Podcast)

Tom Peters

In this episode we’re joined by Professor Sam Perry, who is Sam K. Viersen Presidential Professor at the University of Oklahoma is the Department of Sociology and the author of several books, including two on the topic of Christian Nationalism, Taking America Back for God (with Andrew Whitehead, published by Oxford University Press), and The Flag and the Cross (with Philip Gorski, published by Oxford University Press). In this episode, Professor Perry talks about Christian Nationalism as an Ideology, identity, and political strategy. He also distinguishes between patriotism (which is about stewardship) and nationalism (which is about exclusion and rivalry). The conversation talks about some recent trends with Christian Nationalism that has developed since Prof. Perry’s books on the topic have appeared. While being informative, Prof. Perry also offers some practical advice for the road ahead after the elections are over. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. Josh Carroll, Dr. John Anthony Dunne, Dr. Brandon Hurlbert, Rev. Dr. Chris Porter, and Dr. Logan Williams.

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Tom Peters
Tom Peters
The author received a degree in accounting from Duquesne University and a law degree from the University of Michigan. He went on to practice law as a partner at an international law firm before retiring some years ago. As an undergraduate, the author took a summer course in New Testament Greek, prompting a lifelong interest in the subject. The author enjoys taking long walks in the nearby woods, playing the violin, and studying modern languages, one of which, German, interested readers will soon see, came in handy in researching and writing this note.

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