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National Christianity, Pentecost, and Why Inclu...

This week on This Ain’t It, we dig into national Christianity, Pentecost, and why inclusion still isn’t the church’s default. From Mac Loftin’s critique of “national Christianity” to Boswell’s Pentecost...

National Christianity, Pentecost, and Why Inclu...

This week on This Ain’t It, we dig into national Christianity, Pentecost, and why inclusion still isn’t the church’s default. From Mac Loftin’s critique of “national Christianity” to Boswell’s Pentecost...

This Ain't It floral podcast logo against tan background with mauve box underneath it with words in black "episdoe 11: Are We Really Blessed? The Beatitudes, Charlotte, and the Church We’ve Become"

Are We Really Blessed? The Beatitudes, Charlott...

We dig into what the Beatitudes really mean today—from Charlotte’s immigration raids to churches shutting their doors—and ask whether we’re actually blessed or just comfortable.

Are We Really Blessed? The Beatitudes, Charlott...

We dig into what the Beatitudes really mean today—from Charlotte’s immigration raids to churches shutting their doors—and ask whether we’re actually blessed or just comfortable.

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Did Women Really Ruin the Workplace?

This week on This Ain’t It, we dig into the New York Times’ claim that liberal feminism “ruined” the workplace and break down why that argument falls apart fast. We...

Did Women Really Ruin the Workplace?

This week on This Ain’t It, we dig into the New York Times’ claim that liberal feminism “ruined” the workplace and break down why that argument falls apart fast. We...

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Socialism, Scare Words, and the Stories We Tell...

This week on This Ain’t It, we’re unpacking the “s” word—socialism—and how it became America’s favorite scare tactic. From Norway’s social democracy to Cold War propaganda that still shapes our...

Socialism, Scare Words, and the Stories We Tell...

This week on This Ain’t It, we’re unpacking the “s” word—socialism—and how it became America’s favorite scare tactic. From Norway’s social democracy to Cold War propaganda that still shapes our...

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Feeding the Poor: Faith, SNAP Cuts, and the Cos...

This week on This Ain’t It, we’re talking about hunger, hypocrisy, and what happens when faith meets policy. With SNAP benefits facing cuts, we unpack what that means for families,...

Feeding the Poor: Faith, SNAP Cuts, and the Cos...

This week on This Ain’t It, we’re talking about hunger, hypocrisy, and what happens when faith meets policy. With SNAP benefits facing cuts, we unpack what that means for families,...

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The Persecution Complex: Faith, Power, and Play...

This week on This Ain’t It, we dig into the myth of Christian persecution and why so many believers in the U.S. have been convinced they’re under attack. From missionary...

The Persecution Complex: Faith, Power, and Play...

This week on This Ain’t It, we dig into the myth of Christian persecution and why so many believers in the U.S. have been convinced they’re under attack. From missionary...