In today's episode, Tim Whitaker speaks with Cody Deese about his journey from a Southern Baptist upbringing to becoming a progressive Christian leader. They discuss the challenges of navigating faith in a landscape dominated by Christian nationalism, the importance of social justice, and the complexities of maintaining relationships with family members who hold differing political views.

Cody's Website | Codydeese.com

Chapters

01:25 Cody Daese: A Journey from Fundamentalism to Progressive Christianity

12:35 Navigating Relationships in a Divided America

18:44 The Role of the Church in Social Justice

24:31 Confronting Gun Culture and Nationalism in the Church

30:41 The Evolution of a Spiritual Collective

34:03 Challenging Church Structures and Leadership

52:11 Finding Balance in Activism and Personal Life

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