The Theology of Food on the Heretic Happy Hour

I was recently asked to talk about the theology of food on the popular Heretic Happy Hour podcast. My background as a permaculture informed theologian made this an interesting topic to discuss. Also joining the show were writers Lauren Cibene and Derrick Weston. Lauren and Derrick brought a great deal of knowledge and theological wisdom …

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Jesus or I.C.E.?

Stephen Miller’s rabid hatred of immigrants who aren’t “white” is playing out on America’s streets with devastating effect. DHS goon squads from I.C.E. and the Border Patrol have been given license to racially profile people as they wreak havoc in cities across the country. Regardless of the legal status of many immigrants, they have been …

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Highlights from the God Squad Pod

On this week's episode the Fundamentalist F*ckwittery is brought to you by Sheriff Chad Bianco. He's running for California Governor as a Republican. Bianco is a Christofascist Trump supporting election denier. We also talk about breaking news stories. Full audio episode: GSP Episode 71 https://youtu.be/lhx23AdLlXA https://youtu.be/gGHqpj56GVo https://youtu.be/LkXf64-dkm8 https://youtu.be/02rxVxWMx4A https://youtu.be/cNgZAe8QmIc

Rep Ismail Smith-Wade-El on the God Squad Pod

PA State Rep for the 49th district, Rep. Izzy, sat down with the God Squad Pod's co-hosts Dillon Naber Cruz and Desimber Rose to talk about the Catholic Church's teachings about immigration. Full Episode (audio only) Rep Izzy on the God Squad Pod https://youtu.be/EJpA2b3HTTU?si=4PIw69EtTFEVFErh https://youtu.be/2NGP8wKKyhE?si=YGxN-ZMxhvWkBA5c https://youtu.be/YPnkNFoeb50?si=qOS66Vk6ulQcM_xp https://youtu.be/rb_WjL_ma1A?si=VjnrZXsJTsCHeCbL

A Note on Anti-Christian Actions and Christian Persecution

Evangelical Christians in America have for decades been crying "Persecution!" whenever they don't get their way in the political sphere or in waging their perpetual culture wars against anything and anyone they don't like. For these Christians anything that doesn't amount Christian supremacy in all spheres is persecution. It's a cry that has long rang …

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Days of wickedness and groaning

Yesterday in Washington D.C. victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's heinous crimes bravely spoke their truths about how the trauma of being trafficked by Epstein and sexually assaulted has caused them tremendous traumatic harm. They were united in their demands for justice and were joined by members of Congress who generally have nothing in …

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Highlights from April Ajoy’s appearance on the God Squad Pod

Author and social media star April Ajoy sat down with the Desimber Rose and the Tattooed Theologian, Dillon Naber Cruz, on the God Squad Pod to talk about her must-read book Star Spangled Jesus. She's hilarious and her lived experience in Christian nationalism makes her book compelling reading. I highly recommend it. https://youtu.be/AnwcH2Oq1p0?si=FNYWokwD978WRd1x https://youtu.be/R6ETQVHy3JY?si=_nuxmtkYGjpHr8r5 https://youtu.be/NZ72RszO1ME?si=A3o-FpU7iN0g3PjX

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