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The Religious Treehouse

The Religious Treehouse

Written by: Matthew Day and Jodie Alderette
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 Welcome to the Religious Treehouse! Remember when you were a kid and would have deep conversations in a treehouse-like setting? That’s what we’re trying to recreate here! Hosts, Jodie Alderette and Matthew Day, attempt to discuss the important topics surrounding religion in a fun, exciting, and academic fashion. With Matthew’s specialty in Hebrew Bible, expect lots of Hebrew Bible episodes, but we hope to present a wide variety of Religions and Religious Practices, too. This isn’t your average Bible Study!Matthew Day and Jodie Alderette Spirituality
Episodes
  • #62 Sikh and Hindu Extremism - TITMOG Part 5

    #62 Sikh and Hindu Extremism - TITMOG Part 5
    Jan 11 2026

    We’re back and discussing Chapter 5: The Spear of Shiva, the Sword of Sikhism of Mark Jurgensmeyer’s Terror in the Mind of God. We’re not sure if Matthew made this clear in the episode, but this is so very far away from his area of expertise, so please let us know anything that was wrong. Pay attention to common themes that have been recurring throughout these episodes on religious violence and let us know what you see!

    Works Referenced and Recommended Readings:

    See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love by Valarie Kaur

    Juergensmeyer, Mark. Terror in the Mind of God, Fourth Edition: The Global Rise of Religious Violence. 4th ed. University of California Press, 2017.

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    Bluesky: @TheRELTreehouse

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    28 mins
  • #61 Wake Up Dead Man: A TRT Movie Review

    #61 Wake Up Dead Man: A TRT Movie Review
    Jan 4 2026

    Matthew and Jodie summon their inner Beniot Blanc’s to investigate the religious imagery found in the newest Knives Out installment, “Wake Up Dead Man,” which is a fantastic movie that uses the intrigue of a murder-mystery to comment on the opposing Christian factions that see the Church’s job to either fight the world or care for the world. Sure the murder plot, and the lighting, and the visuals, and the writing, and everything is great, but we really care about how this movie comments on religion, and more specifically, Catholicism.

    Matthew Rating: 4.5/5

    Jodie Rating: 5/5

    Follow our socials and reach out to us with thoughts or questions!

    Bluesky: @TheRELTreehouse

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    TikTok: @thereligioustreehouse

    Facebook: TRT
    Email: TheReligiousTreehouse@gmail.com
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    42 mins
  • #60 (RE-RELEASE) Introduction to Terror in the Mind of God - Part 1

    #60 (RE-RELEASE) Introduction to Terror in the Mind of God - Part 1
    Dec 28 2025

    Jodie and Matthew begin their discussion on religious violence and extremism by offering a brief introduction to religious violence. Following Mark Jurgensmeyer’s book: Terror in the Mind of God, Jodie and Matthew will explore various care studies of religious extremism before delving into the logic and justification of these horrific acts of violence.

    Works Referenced and Recommended Readings:

    Juergensmeyer, Mark. Terror in the Mind of God, Fourth Edition: The Global Rise of Religious Violence. 4th ed. University of California Press, 2017.

    Follow our socials and reach out to us with thoughts or questions!

    Bluesky: @TheRELTreehouse

    Instagram: @TheReligiousTreehouse

    TikTok: @thereligioustreehouse

    Facebook: TRT

    Email: TheReligiousTreehouse@gmail.com
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    45 mins
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