{"product_id":"exvangelical-and-beyond-how-american-christianity-went-radical-and-the-movement-thats-fighting-back-hardcover","title":"Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBlake Chastain\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA pioneer of the \"exvangelical\" movement examines how toxic right-wing beliefs took over American Christianity--and why people are leaving the church and speaking out against it\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the rise of Trumpism, the American evangelical movement has more political influence than ever--yet at the same time, people are leaving Christianity in record numbers. Why are so many people walking away from the right-wing religion they were raised in, and what are they doing to overcome the past? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWriter and podcaster Blake Chastain is uniquely positioned to understand this phenomenon. Raised evangelical, he went to a Christian college intending to become a pastor--until he found himself unable to reconcile his faith with the prejudice and even abuse he saw being done in God's name. He created the popular hashtag #exvangelical and the hit podcast of the same name, and soon became part of a growing movement of people walking away from toxic religion and using the unique tools of the internet to speak out, find healing, and build new communities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eExvangelical and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e, Chastain delves into evangelicalism's deep roots in American politics and society, and explains why and how so many Christians--and ex-Christians--are forging a new path online. Blending history, personal narrative, and incisive analysis, this is a must-read for anyone who has left the church, is deconstructing their own faith, or simply wants to understand religious culture in America.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlake Chastain\u003c\/b\u003e is the host of the podcast \u003ci\u003eExvangelical\u003c\/i\u003e, writer of the newsletter \u003ci\u003eThe Post-Evangelical Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and cofounder of Irreverent Media Group, a podcast collective and content network that highlights diverse voices doing work for post\/ex-evangelical audiences. In 2016, he started the hashtag #exvangelical, coining what would become a common term for a person who has left evangelical Christianity. Chastain's work and advocacy has been featured in publications such as \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVICE\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe New Republic\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Illinois with his wife and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.03 x 9.28 x 6.35 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45600311738412,"sku":"9780593717073","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/exvangelical-and-beyond-how-american-christianity-went-radical-and-the-movement-thats-fighting-back-hardcover","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}