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Chris Staron
Truce
Truce explores how we got here and how we can do better. It's a history podcast about the Christian Church, from pyramid schemes to political campaigns. Season six explores the link between some evangelicals and the Republican Party, featuring special guests like Rick Perlstein, Frances Fitzgerald, Jesse Eisinger, and more.
Season five tells the backstory of Christian fundamentalism. Season three follows the rise of communism and socialism in Russia and how it changed the American Christian Church.
Truce is hosted by Chris Staron, writer/ director of the films "Bringing up Bobby" and...
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“Chris does such a thorough, scholarly but very entertaining job of delving into history and searching out, as he says, how we got to where we are and how we can do better going forward. Vitally important.”
Swackie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/24
“I came across this podcast looking for journalism that doesn’t pander to the left or the right. I wanted a voice that was Christ-centered rather than wed to American politics. I found a gentle but bold approach that is respectful of different leanings while also speaking truth. I’m already a...”Read full review »
David K of St. Louis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/24
“Expertly and meticulously research, Chris could write a book on each of his episodes. His command of history brings a refreshing light to Christianity today. He helps put our challenges in context.”
stu032 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/23
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Billy Graham, the famous evangelist, was good friends with Richard Nixon. The two played golf and gave each other advice. Graham was the person who encouraged Nixon to run for president a second time. He also encouraged Nixon to regularly attend church, so Nixon started...
Published 05/14/24
Published 05/14/24
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Harold Ockenga was a famous fundamentalist(ish) pastor from Boston. And he had a problem. Liberal Christians had the ear of the government. That meant that military chaplain positions and free radio time were going to liberals, not conservatives. Why shouldn't...
Published 04/30/24
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