The Convocation Unscripted

YouTube video by The Convocation Unscripted Epstein and QAnon, DHS’s White Supremacists Memes, Hunger in Gaza

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Epstein and QAnon, White Supremacists Memes at DHS, Hunger in Gaza. With:
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The coerced installation of internal "monitors" who report to the government is how Trump is destroying independent institutions. Both Paramount-Skydance and Columbia University agreement have such provisions. Columbia's "Resolution Monitor" provisions here:
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Beyond the 60 Minutes payoff & Colbert cancelation, an unprecedented capitulation: as part of merger agreement, new parent company agrees to install an official to "monitor bias" at CBS’s news division. CBS news will essentially be state controlled media.
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Excellent examination without being terrifying.

Reflections on Patriotism, Resistance, and Independence Day from TCU Plus, our latest podcast.

If you’re, like us, struggling to find the right emotional and spiritual space on this #IndependenceDay holiday, we hope the essays below can keep you company.
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Heads up St. Louis friends--I'm coming to @leftbankbooks.bsky.social on 06/26 at 5:30 pm for conversation about my book, The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy, with @reggiel.bsky.social . Hope to see you there!
#stl #booksky
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How the Evangelical Theology of Spiritual Warfare Set the Stage for Political Assassinations Plus the best writing from The Convocation Unscripted Team

We haven't talked enough abt how the evangelical theology of spiritual warfare set the stage for Vance Boelter's political assassination of MN Rep. Melissa Hortman & her husband, Mark Horton (& attempted other murders). The @convocation.bsky.social team weighs in.
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Do you know about the Juneteenth flag?

Its colors are red, white, and blue…on purpose.

Every element, from the star to the curve to the colors, shouts that Black people are an integral part of the U.S. story, not apart from it.

#Juneteenth #UnitedStates

Love and Death When love becomes hate.

One of the most pernicious things about authoritarianism is how it changes ordinary people. Even those who don’t want to be changed.
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The Path of Return The storm may howl, but the Helper is reaching out

Are we on a path of no return? Or just a path where we return different....?

The Path of Return
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New PRRI Poll: Six in Ten Americans Oppose Exporting Undocumented Immigrants to Foreign Prisons Without Due Process Under the Trump administration, immigration enforcement has taken an unprecedented turn as immigrants, including asylum seekers and individuals with legal protections, are now being transferred to…

BREAKING @prri.org poll.
My disturbing take: It’s virtually impossible to write a survey question about the treatment of immigrants that is too brutal for Republicans to support.
1) 8 in 10 Republicans support renditions of immigrants to foreign prisons without due process.
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White Too Long by Robert P. Jones | Substack Analysis and reflections on religion, white Christian nationalism, & protecting a pluralistic democracy. Hosted by NYT bestselling author Robert P. Jones, president/founder of PRRI. Click to read Whit...

During this tumultuous year, I'll be writing weekly, with research and analysis about religion, white Christian nationalism, and protecting our pluralistic democracy.
Inviting everyone to check out my free Substack newsletter. And if you're a subscriber, give me a shout out!
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Christian Nationalism, Trump’s Redefinition of Religious Liberty, Signs of Resistance and Hope Plus, the latest from Jemar, Diana, Robby, and Kristin

1/3 ANNOUNCING The Convocation Unscripted -- a video podcast on faith & protecting our democracy, w/:
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How the Evangelical Theology of Spiritual Warfare Set the Stage for Political Assassinations Plus the best writing from The Convocation Unscripted Team

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Empathy, Solidarity, and Resisting the Trumpian Military State The latest LIVE Convocation Unscripted show.

Latest episode of The Convocation Uncripted just posted.
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What Do We Make of Pope Leo XIV, the First Pope in history from the United States? Plus, the latest writing from The Convocation Unscripted Team

We're up, with our take on Pope Leo XIV and what his appointment means for the church and for U.S. politics.
Hope you'll tune in--link to podcast in newsletter.
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Reflections on Trump’s First 100 Days and the Racial and Religious Divides in America PLUS: Give us your feedback about the future of The Convocation Unscripted.

The Convocation Unscripted team just posted our capstone episode reflecting on Trump’s first 100 days. Watch or listen below!
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Rwanda responds warmly to Trump request to take noncitizen deportees The talks coincide with a U.S.-led effort to broker a peace agreement between Rwanda and the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rubio at confirmation:
"I will rely heavily on my faith."
Yesterday:
“We are working with other countries to say, ‘We want to send you some of the most despicable human beings,’” adding it would be a “favor to us” & the “further away from America, the better.”
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Good Friday Now The cross of imperial violence

Empire always leads to this.

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YouTube video by Jemar Tisby Roadmap to Ruin: Episode 1 - Roadmap to Ruin

The first episode of my new video series “Roadmap to Ruin: How the Church Can Resist the Dismantling of Democracy” is out now!

Check it out and be sure to subscribe to my new YouTube channel.
#RoadmapToRuin
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Angela and I go way back, and I loved to be able to share a bit from her latest book:

My latest.
"God Hasn't Forgotten about You": An Easter Message from Jennifer, the Wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
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Americans are entitled to and should demand better than this from the President of the United States.

Trump Elevates Christian Prayer and Power at White House Easter Service (Gift Article) Evangelical leaders are relishing the new atmosphere at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue — and greater access to the president.

Just a reminder that First Amendment says that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. Folks, the Founders knew promoting certain sectarian faiths would be destabilizing for the country. We should guard free exercise fiercely, but government should not take sides.

The Crucifixion of Jesus and our Political Moment PLUS, the latest writing from Kristin, Jemar, Robby, and Diana

Just posted the latest episide of The Convocation Unscripted. This week, we reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus and our political moment.
#goodfriday #easter
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As Trump Wrecks the Economy and the Government Bans Books, Communities are Standing Up Plus, the latest writing from The Convocation Unscripted team

And we're up with the latest Convocation Unscripted podcast.
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With @jemartisby.bsky.social , @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social , @kkdumez.bsky.social , and @robertpjones.bsky.social

"Hands Off" Protests, Trump's Great Digital Book Burning, and Attacks on the Keepers of Truth and History The latest LIVE episode of The Convocation Unscripted, plus posts from TCU team.

The latest LIVE Convocation Unscripted episode--we talk about protests, Trump's great digital book burning and attacks on the keepers of truth and history.
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Quiet and Steady Resistance: the Work of Racial Justice and Repair Continues in Local Communities Plus, the latest from The Convocation Unscripted crew

New episode of The Convocation Unscripted--where we highlight work of racial justice and repair happening in local communities. If you need a boost, tune in!
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Finding Bright Lines, Embracing Empathy, and Taking Sides Plus, reflections on Lent and perseverance from The Convocation Unscripted crew

We're up with our latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted, with @robertpjones.bsky.social , @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social , @kkdumez.bsky.social , and @jemartisby.bsky.social .
The importance of finding bright lines, embracing empathy, and taking sides.
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Always worth a listen.