In this very special Favored or Forsaken episode, Knox and Erin are joined by author, co-host of Pantsuit Politics, and parenthetical enthusiast Beth Silvers to talk about America as a Christian nation. Not sure if you’re aware, but there’s a lot going on in the news right now. We’re zooming out a bit to have a conversation about whether or not America should be an expressly Christian nation. Is Christian nationalism turning people away from faith? Is a government that reflects Christian values a good or bad thing? What does it mean to squat on a take? You’ll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Beth Silvers: Instagram | Website | Listen to Pantsuit Politics Podcast | Books: I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening) and Now What?: How to Move Forward When We’re Divided (About Basically Everything) Source Material: Idaho Governor Candidate | Department of Interior NY Times Article Taking America Back For God by Andrew Whitehead and Samuel Perry Cosmo for Babies: 39 Reasons YM was the Best Teen Magazine Freakin’ Founding Fathers: Listen to Faith Adjacent: Hamilton Read: Inventing a Christian America by Steven Green Watch: The Family on Netflix  Listen: Favored or Forsaken: Midnight Mass Read: The Cruelty is the Point  We all definitely know what edema is, but learn about it here just in case. Faith Adjacent Book Club: Get Weird by CJ Casciotta on May 24 at 8 PM CT FAVORED OF THE MONTH Knox - Amazing Bible Timeline with World History Beth - TV: Survivor  Erin - Evolving Faith: Podcast | Conference  BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, and more! Become a partner.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.