Christian nationalism
Subject in Religion
Christian nationalism has come up in 4 episodes across 3 podcasts in TMT, including The Joe Rogan Experience, Live Free with Josh Howerton, Digital Social Hour. 4 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Joe RoganAmerican comedian and host of The Joe Rogan Experience
Rogan argues that the freedom championed by the political right should include freedom from religious indoctrination in schools.
“freedom is supposed to be one of the things that the right in particular is supposed to hold dear”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2562 - Dan McClellan (Oct 7, 2026) · Listen from 2:29:10
Rogan agrees with Talarico that posting the Ten Commandments in public schools forces Christianity on students.
“when you put the Ten Commandments in public schools, what you're really doing is you're forcing Christianity to them”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2555 - Ron White (Sep 16, 2026) · Listen from 59:14
Josh HowertonSenior pastor of Lakepointe Church in Dallas, Texas, and host of Live Free
Howerton accused progressive Christians of criticizing conservative Christian political engagement while doing the same thing themselves.
“They're running a bait and switch on you and you keep falling for the same play every time”
Live Free with Josh Howerton: James Talarico’s HERETIC Pastor Exposed in Undercover Video (Pastors RESPOND) | Live Free with Josh Howerton (Sep 28, 2026) · Listen from 1:41:06
Howerton argued that progressive pastors such as Talarico and Hamilton are moving into politics as secularism declines.
“you're starting to see demonic false teachers moving from pulpits to politics”
Live Free with Josh Howerton: James Talarico’s HERETIC Pastor Exposed in Undercover Video (Pastors RESPOND) | Live Free with Josh Howerton (Sep 28, 2026) · Listen from 1:27:34
Dan McClellanBiblical scholar, author of The Bible Says So and co-host of the Data Over Dogma podcast
McClellan argues that conversions resulting from state-sponsored religious instruction are not desirable.
“if people are indoctrinated and do adopt Christianity as a result of that, that's not really a desirable conversion in my mind”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2562 - Dan McClellan (Oct 7, 2026) · Listen from 2:30:43
OnlyJayusSocial media creator known for viral 'fun fact' videos on TikTok
OnlyJayus argued in a debate that organized religion, especially when integrated into politics, is extremely harmful.
“my topic was, I think organized religion is harmful or just religion in general, especially getting integrated into politics is extremely harmful”
Digital Social Hour: Only Jayus: How I Became The Most Hated TikTok Creator | DSH #1967 (May 16, 2026) · Listen from 17:17
Coverage over time
Podcasts
- The Joe Rogan Experience · 2 episodes
- Live Free with Josh Howerton · 1 episode
- Digital Social Hour · 1 episode
Episodes
#2562 - Dan McClellanThe Joe Rogan Experience · Oct 7, 2026 · 2 h 42 min
Joe Rogan talks with biblical scholar Dan McClellan about how the Bible was written, ancient Near Eastern sources, hell, cognition and religion in public life.
James Talarico’s HERETIC Pastor Exposed in Undercover Video (Pastors RESPOND) | Live Free with Josh HowertonLive Free with Josh Howerton · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 h 46 min
Lakepointe pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham discuss 2 Timothy 4, outline five common false teachings, and critique a viral video of James Talarico's pastor.
#2555 - Ron WhiteThe Joe Rogan Experience · Sep 16, 2026 · 2 h 34 min
Joe Rogan and comedian Ron White discuss Kill Tony, cigars, cars, fitness, Texas politics, cannabis laws, the Iran war, Jelly Roll's Kimmel monologue, and religion.
Only Jayus: How I Became The Most Hated TikTok Creator | DSH #1967Digital Social Hour · May 16, 2026 · 57 min
Sean Kelly talks with TikTok creator OnlyJayus about going viral, cancel culture, foster care, debate shows, feminism, Trump, socialism, and healthcare.