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The God Squad Pod

The God Squad Pod

Written by: Keith Giles Matthew Distefano Desimber Rose Dillon Naber Cruz
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Let's talk US politics and culture from a progressive Christian perspective. Author and former pastor Desimber Rose, along with progressive theologian and author Dillon Naber Cruz, are here to make you think - and laugh - about the madness that ensues when we mix faith and politics.2024 Quoircast Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • #076: Reconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Your Mind with Dr. Kevin Young
    Feb 20 2026

    This week, the God Squad sits down with Author and Pastor Dr. Kevin Young, whose insightful new book "Reconstruct Your Faith: An Ancient Relationship for a Modern World" flips the script on everything we thought we knew about faith, doubt, and what it actually looks like to follow Jesus in an age of distraction and disillusionment. Whether you’ve ever wondered how ancient wisdom still applies to your daily walk, or you’re wrestling with questions no one seems brave enough to ask, Kevin brings clarity, courage, and a whole lot of compassion to the table.

    Dillon & Desimber dig into Kevin’s journey, why reconstructing faith doesn’t mean abandoning it, and how we can recover a faith that grows us instead of numbing us. Expect sharp conversation, deep reflection, and the kind of honest theological dialogue you won’t hear anywhere else.

    Tune in every Thursday at 8 PM EST — if you’ve ever felt like your faith needs more truth and less hype, this episode is for you.


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • #075: Render Unto Congress... an Actual Answer
    Feb 13 2026

    This week's episode dives headfirst into the congressional hearing where Pam Bondi somehow managed to answer questions without actually answering… well… anything — especially when it comes to accountability for victims connected to the long-shadowed Jeffrey Epstein scandal and the ever-mysterious “files that apparently live in the witness protection program.” Expect receipts, righteous side-eye, and a reality check on what justice should look like when truth isn’t treated like classified gossip.

    But it’s not all holy frustration — the crew flips the script in Religion Done Right, spotlighting pastors and faith leaders who are actually walking out the teachings of Christ: serving communities, protecting the vulnerable, and reminding folks that the Gospel was never meant to be weaponized for power or profit.

    If you like your theology with backbone, your politics with accountability, and your faith with a side of humor sharp enough to cut through hypocrisy — this is your Thursday night service.


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    59 mins
  • #074: What We Preach vs. What We Practice
    Feb 6 2026

    Tonight’s headlines remind us that theology isn’t just what we preach, it’s what we practice. When the Gospel confronts power, somebody has to decide whether love or law will have the last word. This week, we dive into the week’s headlines through a Gospel lens, asking not just what happened, but what would Jesus say about it? From immigration crackdowns and global conflict to institutional religion controversies, tonight’s stories reveal where politics, power, and piety collide… and where theology gets twisted along the way.


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    58 mins
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