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Dangerous Dogma

Dangerous Dogma

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On this show, we challenge dangerous teachings found in various strands of Christianity while also taking seriously Jesus's own teachings that lead us into dangerous places. Hosted by Brian Kaylor, president & editor-in-chief of Word&Way.Word&Way Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • The State of the Senate, from SC to ME to TX to KS
    Jul 16 2026

    This episode of Dangerous Dogma features a conversation between Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor, Lutheran minister and journalist Angela Denker, and Disciples pastor and author Beau Underwood. The conversation includes discussion about the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham as well as issues of faith and morality in Senate races in Maine, Texas, and Kansas. You can watch a video version of the conversation here.

    Here are a few pieces related to the episode:
    - A report on Ken Paxton's trip to London with his alleged mistress.
    - A poll from the Kansas Senate race.
    - A report on Adam Hamilton's campaign fundraising.
    - Kristin Kobes Du Mez's forthcoming book, Live Laugh Love.
    - Tia Levings's book, A Well-Trained Wife.
    - The Secret World of Roald Dahl podcast.

    Also, check out the most recent books by the three panelists:

    • Brian Kaylor, The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power
    • Angela Denker, Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood
    • Beau Underwood (with Brian Kaylor), Baptizing America How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism
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    42 mins
  • Southern Baptists, the Pentagon, & UFC
    Jun 18 2026

    This episode of Dangerous Dogma features a conversation between Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor, Lutheran minister and journalist Angela Denker, and Disciples pastor and author Beau Underwood. The conversation includes discussion about the Southern Baptist Convention's push against women in ministry, the Pentagon changing how it codes the faith of military members, and the latest in the world of sports. You can watch a video version of the conversation here.

    Here are a few pieces related to the episode:
    - Angela mentioned All the Buried Women podcast from Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke.
    - Brian wrote for Baptist News Global about how "Not all Baptists are Southern."
    - Brian wrote for A Public Witness about sexual abuse and the SBC's rightward shift.
    - Angela mentioned a piece by Tia Levings about the SBC.
    - Brian and Jeremy Fuzy wrote for A Public Witness about the Pentagon's new religion codes.
    - Angela mentioned a piece about people Knicks fans on Rikers Island & a New Yorker piece about Andrew Tate.
    - Brian mentioned On the Media's special podcast series "American Emergency."

    Also, check out the most recent books by the three panelists:

    • Brian Kaylor, The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power
    • Angela Denker, Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood
    • Beau Underwood (with Brian Kaylor), Baptizing America How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism
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    55 mins
  • Southern Baptists, Women in Ministry, & a Billboard
    Jun 5 2026

    In this episode, Word&Way President Brian Kaylor talks with Meredith Stone, executive director of Baptist Women in Ministry. The conversation includes discussion of efforts in the Southern Baptist Convention to further target women serving in churches and how BWIM is advocating for women (including with a billboard to greet SBC messengers next week in Orlando, Florida). You can watch a video version of this conversation on YouTube.

    Here are a few pieces related to the episode:
    - Brian wrote for Word&Way about joining BWIM's advocacy outside an SBC meeting in 2024.
    - Learn more about Paul Pressler, the allegations against him, and what it means for the SBC.
    - Learn more about Al Mohler's current push against women in ministry (and even on podcasts).

    Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics. And order the new book by Brian Kaylor, The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power.

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    31 mins
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