Rick Pidcock

Weapons of Worship: How the Songs of Evangelicalism Form the Soundtrack of Extremism In a sweeping investigation into the music of megachurches and political rallies, a journalist asks: How did praise and worship music beloved by millions of white evangelicals become the soundtrack of...

For our nation to be humble before God, in this framework, we must be ruled by evangelicals. So they're using worship as a weapon for seeing and taking power over their neighbors. 3/3

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They think they're being humble by singing about Jesus' name standing above "all thrones and dominions, all powers and positions." But what they're really doing is setting up a hierarchy where our democracy dissolves into evangelical power. 2/3

This is case in point for my upcoming book, "Weapons of Worship: How the Songs of Evangelicalism Form the Soundtrack of Extremism." 1/3

Are US military commanders really talking about Armageddon? – Baptist News Global Journalists should begin studying up on theology, reading Hegseth’s old books, and paying attention to what they may have assumed to be fringe

In his book "American Crusade," Pete Hegseth warned against "Islamism" wanting "to implement their version of end-times theology.” Since he now has the War Department bending its knee to the "God of War," it makes sense he might combat their end-times theology with his Christian end-times theology.

Weapons of Worship: How the Songs of Evangelicalism Form the Soundtrack of Extremism In a sweeping investigation into the music of megachurches and political rallies, a journalist asks: How did praise and worship music beloved by millions of white evangelicals become the soundtrack of...

I've discovered that if I wait until around 11:00, the birds start to quiet down. So Chapter Two of the audiobook is now recorded! Also, if you'd like to pre-order the hardback version, here's the link!
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Are US military commanders really talking about Armageddon? – Baptist News Global Journalists should begin studying up on theology, reading Hegseth’s old books, and paying attention to what they may have assumed to be fringe

A report has been spreading that claims U.S. commanders are pursuing the war in Iran to hasten Armageddon. But despite being shared by major media outlets, the report has come under question. So in this piece, I share what know and don't know at this time.
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I'm really thankful for Baptist News Global giving me an opportunity to provide such a consistent analysis of the news each week. If you haven't listened yet, check it out wherever you listen to podcasts! 2/2

My podcast, "Highest Power: Church + State," isn't so new anymore. We launched it one year ago this week! We've been able to stay consistent, publishing 106 episodes so far featuring a combination of solo shows and 46 guests. 1/2

Conservative evangelicals aren't at all going to be bothered by Trump simply moving Greg Bovino and Kristi Noem to other job locations after clear evidence of abuse and coverups. They've been doing this with their pastors for decades.

Trump's firing of Kristi Noem is good. But it doesn't mean much if he doesn't also charge and prosecute the men who murdered Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and the non-white people whose names we don't know.

Weapons of Worship: How the Songs of Evangelicalism Form the Soundtrack of Extremism In a sweeping investigation into the music of megachurches and political rallies, a journalist asks: How did praise and worship music beloved by millions of white evangelicals become the soundtrack of...

If you want to know how the worship industry has become complicit in this violence, you can pre-order my book today! 2/2

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I shared this screenshot of Christian nationalist worship leader Sean Feucht yesterday with stars in his eyes over the bombing in Iran. In 2023, Feucht explained his violent glee by saying, "The more the world shakes, the happier we become." 1/2

Notice how evangelicalism teaches its followers not to trust their feelings when their feelings move them toward love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, but to trust their feelings when their feelings move them toward power and violent retribution.

Cover Reveal for "Weapons of Worship: How the Songs of Evangelicalism Form the Soundtrack of Extremism" Cover Reveal and Pre-order

You can find the pre-order links and some more info about the book at my Substack. 2/2

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I'm excited to reveal the cover for my book, "Weapons of Worship: How the Songs of Evangelicalism Form the Soundtrack of Extremism" and to let you know that it's now available for pre-order! 1/2

Check out the look on his face as he talks about "the attacks happening, missiles flying, (and) tensions escalating."

While trying to make a connection between Jewish feasts, ancient Persia, and Donald Trump's attack on Iran, Christian nationalist preacher Lance Wallnau said, "The return of Jesus is back on the menu."

You shouldn't have to parse three centuries worth of Greek words to ease your conscience enough to follow the leadership of women.

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That moment when I agree with William Wolfe.

Dude, our government is literally being run by Christian nationalists who are making decisions to hasten the end of the world. That’s why we’re taking the Trump administration seriously. 2/2

Marco Rubio said, “That entire regime is led by radical clerics who don't make geopolitical decisions. They make decisions on the basis of theology, their view of theology, which is an apocalyptic one. That has to be taken very seriously.” 1/2

Ep105: The American Military Fetish, Pacifism, & the War in Iran, with Ben Daniel Podcast Episode · Highest Power: Church + State · March 2 · 36m

On tonight's episode of "Highest Power: Church + State," I interview Ben Daniel, who is a Presbyterian pastor and the author of "Grace Over Guns: Pursuing Peace In A Militarized World," about the American military fetish, pacifism, and the war in Iran.
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Values aren't gendered.

Evangelicals: “It’s so nice to have Christian values running the government again!”

Pete Hegseth: “If you threaten Americans anywhere on earth, we will hunt you down without apology and without hesitation and we will kill you.”

One thing we have to figure out sooner rather than later is how to convince evangelicals to stop ordering our foreign policy to advance their agendas to hasten the end of the world.

Weekly Roundup: Feb. 27 Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. In addition to a review of a new book on MAGA politics that is free for anyone to read, paid subscribers to A Public Witness received a look at some un...

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When I was at the National Press Club in D.C. in October 2024 and Israel began bombing Iran, Sean Feucht and the worship warriors were excited, cheering and singing while declaring it to be "like end-times Revelation stuff!" Now the United States is bombing Iran and Feucht says it "feels biblical."

'And lead us into laughter ... ’ – Baptist News Global For those of us who deconstruct our conservative upbringing, comedians can play an important role in helping us name and feel our way.

“If God does exist, he does not exist to make you feel better than other people. He exists to make you better FOR other people.”
—Taylor Tomlinson in "Prodigal Daughter"
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For tonight's episode of "Highest Power: Church + State," I discuss Trump's State of the Union address as well as him belittling the women's Olympic hockey team.

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