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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

-– We’re having an in-person celebration in Naperville, IL to mark our 600th episode (and other pleasant things)! Details are here. Hope you can join us on September 13!

— Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praises pastor who thinks women shouldn't have the right to vote. (1:45)

— Pennsylvania priest accused of rigging church's Corvette raffle. (18:20)

— Once again, Kim Davis wants the Supreme Court to destroy marriage equality. (33:10)

— The "ministerial exception" is rapidly becoming a civil rights nightmare. (58:00)

— Despite legal rulings, California school district tries to revive Christian prayers at meetings. (1:12:43)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Ryan Walters may not have watched nude women at work. But he still slandered his colleagues. (0:40)

— Southern Baptist ethics leader resigns, likely due to pressure from MAGA extremists. (27:55)

— Arizona Appeals Court reopens case against Mormon Church involving child abuse cover-up. (47:32)

— Federal judge blocks Arkansas law forcing the Ten Commandments in schools from taking full effect. (1:06:28)

— Bowing to religious pressure, West Point will rebrand bibles with academy's crest. (1:22:00)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Ryan Walters' TV displayed "nude women" during a meeting. Now he's blaming the media. (0:49)

— An Alabama church secretly sent kids to evangelize in a homeless encampment. (30:05)

— New memo lets government workers push Christianity on colleagues—even if they're the boss. (46:20)

— "Shiny Happy People" sequel highlights Christian boot camp that traumatized a generation. (1:04:08)

— Crypto for Christ? Colorado pastor and wife indicted in $3.4M INDXcoin scam. (1:11:45)

— Indiana Lt. Gov. proposes death penalty as condition for abortion access for assault victims. (1:23:42)

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