Zealots at the Gate

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A Christian Case Against Christian Nationalism

August 31, 2026

In the previous episode, Matthew and Shadi sat down with self-described Christian nationalist William Wolfe and gave him substantial room to articulate his account of American history and his vision of Christianity, religious pluralism, and political power. Here, they reckon with what they heard. What happens to the case for Christian nationalism when some of its underlying claims about American history don't hold up to the historical record? Join Matt and Shadi as they explore the practical ...

What Do Christian Nationalists Actually Want? — With William Wolfe

August 31, 2026

In one of their most revealing—and at times unsettling—conversations to date, Matthew and Shadi sit down with William Wolfe, a self-described Christian nationalist, former Trump administration official, and founder and executive director of the Center for Baptist Leadership. Zealots at the Gate has spent considerable time talking about Christian nationalism. Here, Matt and Shadi wanted to talk directly with someone making the case for it—and to understand the worldview on its own terms. What ...

The Lost Art of Political Moderation, with David Brooks

August 10, 2026

Join us as we talk with David Brooks, author and staff writer for The Atlantic. Brooks explores the tensions between political resentment and spiritual longing, diversity and cohesion, and achievement and equality, inviting us to think about balance within politics. Both the Democratic and Republican parties have faced internal insurgencies. Can radicalism be justified, or is moderation necessarily better? David Brooks' article on his personal faith journey: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/...