#060: The First Amendment Under Fire

We are back with another God Squad, and even though Desimber Rose is still on vacation, fear not because author, farmer, and publisher Matthew J. Distefano is here to fill in to discuss the latest in the world of politics. The Young Republican group chat has been leaked, JD Vance is planning a military display on No Kings Day, and lots more to discuss on this week's episode of The God Squad! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are back with another God Squad, and even though Desimber Rose is still on vacation, fear not because author, farmer, and publisher Matthew J. Distefano is here to fill in to discuss how we keep on keeping on in the midst of this exhausting fascistic takeover of the United States. Tune in and talk it out with Dillon & Desimber (and sometimes Matt) live every Thursday at 5 PM PST on The God Squad.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are back with another God Squad, and even though Desimber Rose is on vacation, fear not because author, farmer, and publisher Matthew J. Distefano is here to fill in. Pete Hegseth delivered a dystopian and cringe speech to the US Military brass and the fundamentalist f***wittery presses on from the Religious Right. Tune in and talk it out with Dillon & Desimber (and sometimes Matt) live every Thursday at 5 PM PST on The God Squad.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are back again with this week's news and the state of our nation under an ever-increasing oppressive administration. The First Amendment is under attack, corporations are bowing the knee to a thin-skinned President who doesn't believe networks should have a license if they don't have nice things to say about him... specifically. Where do we go from here... will the First Amendment survive the Trump Administration? Tune in and talk it out with Dillon & Desimber live every Thursday on The God Squad.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join hosts Dillon Naber Cruz and Desimber Rose as they address the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and the alarming rise of political violence in America. How does faith call us to respond to political violence? What is the church's role in healing our divided nation? Where do we go from here? Let's talk it out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Dillon & Desimber an interview with theologian, minister, and author, Bruce Epperly, one of the leading process theologians in the United States. So, what in the world is Process Theology? How does it impact modern religious doctrine and practice?  Let's find out together! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The God Squad welcomes Kellie Snider to The God Squad Podcast. Kellie is a celebrated author, award-winning artist, and provocative content creator whose bold, politically-charged art and commentary challenge the dominant narratives about history, privilege, and democracy. Across platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, Kellie weaves powerful visuals, daily “Woke Walks,” and commentary into a thoughtful mix that sparks curiosity and inspires change. Tune In every Thursday at 8 PM EST with Dillon & Desimber for your weekly dose of Faith, Politics, and Sanity with special guest Kellie Snider. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The God Squad is BACK! And we've got Special Guest Brandan Robertson, Author of "Queer & Christian: Reclaiming The Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table" joining us this week.  Tune in for an in-depth discussion about what it means to be Queer and Christian... is that even possible? What does the Bible really have to say about it? Author, Activist, and Pastor Brandan Robertson is going to break it all down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Thursday, August 7th at 8PM EST, The God Squad Podcast welcomed the one and only April Ajoy! Join Dillon & Desimber as we highlight April’s powerful deconstruction journey from Christian Nationalist Evangelicalism to Ex-Conservative advocate for Social Justice as we discuss her bold new book, Star Spangled Jesus -- a timely, thought-provoking look at faith, freedom, and reclaiming Jesus from the grip of nationalism. Tune in Thursdays for the Live Show, and available for download Friday wherever you listen to podcasts! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another week in the news, another week in the Twilight Zone called the United States under the Fascist Trump Regime and the Exposure of the Hypocrisy & Hate-Based Policies of Evangelical Politicians in Power. We're here to make it all make sense. Tune in every Thursday at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST with Dillon & Desimber for your weekly dose of faith, politics, and sanity on The God Squad LIVE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.