You think we’d go digging through the vault and NOT re-release this episode?! Think again and thank us later ;)

For this episode, we’re joined by April Ajoy, the author of Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith. We chat with her about her book and her journey of breaking free from Christian Nationalism. We also talk about the threat it poses to our country and our political system.

April is also a content creator and podcast host who uses humor to shine light on harmful, toxic, and sometimes just weird traits of American Evangelicalism. After growing up an evangelist’s kid entrenched in Christian Nationalism and working in conservative Christian media, she saw the harm caused firsthand. Still a Christian, she uses her platform to expose the dangers of Christian Nationalism while promoting a more inclusive faith. April has been featured on Buzzfeed, CNN, Newsweek and more. She’s been married to Beecher for 10 years and they have two daughters together.

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* Purchase her book: Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding A True Faith

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This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

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Y’all loved this episode so much the first time, we just KNEW you’d want to hear it again!

This episode dives into the intersections of nutrition, public health, and misinformation with Dr. Jessica Knurick. The conversation addresses the complexities of the Make America Healthy Again movement, the dangers of the misinformation, the harm in oversimplifying complex issues, and the influence of social media on public perception around food safety and nutrition.• Exploration of how the MAHA movement oversimplifies complex health issues • Examination of the societal factors influencing America’s nutritional challenges• Guidance on navigating misinformation and amplifying credible scientific voices• Emphasis on understanding the difference between correlation and causation• Insight into political motivations behind corporate-friendly health policies

This episode was originally released on January 14th, 2025.

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In episode 125, we sit down with Katie Gatti Tassin, one of our DREAM guests, to talk about the intersection of money and politics. Tune in - you won’t regret it!

Katie Gatti Tassin is the host of the Money with Katie podcast and author of the newsletter of the same name, both acquired by Morning Brew in 2022. Providing fresh personal finance advice that tackles the subject at hand with a unique outlook, her casual approach—coupled with deep, self-taught knowledge—speaks directly to followers who want to take their finances to the next level. She is also the co-host of the podcast Diabolical Lies, a long-form culture and politics podcast that aims to make you smarter, saner, and exponentially more unbearable at family get-togethers. Before founding Money with Katie in 2020, Katie worked professionally in marketing and user experience design for Southwest Airlines, Dell Technologies, and Meta. Her first book, RICH GIRL NATION: Taking Charge of Our Financial Futures goes on sale June 10th, 2025.

Resources:

* Money with Katie Website

* Get Rich Girl Nation

* Diabolical Lies Podcast

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This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

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