Hilde Løvdal Stephens
@hildelstephens.bsky.social
Assoc. Prof. of American Studies, Uni of Oslo. Book: Family Matters: James Dobson and Focus on the Family’s Crusade for the Christian Home (2019). Interests: religion, education, political culture. Fulbright alumna.
They really nail it. This is such a familiar genre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mda6...
We're Missionaries to Christian Nationalism | The New Evangelicals
YouTube video by Tim Whitaker Speaks
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January 16, 2026 at 1:57 PM
They really nail it. This is such a familiar genre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mda6...
I am talking to students about how to develop good master’s thesis projects today, and I have them looking at my own thesis after talking about the first paper I ever wrote about American evangelicalism and how it led me to where I am today. A bit unnerving.
January 15, 2026 at 10:34 AM
I am talking to students about how to develop good master’s thesis projects today, and I have them looking at my own thesis after talking about the first paper I ever wrote about American evangelicalism and how it led me to where I am today. A bit unnerving.
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President Roosevelt, Dec 9, 1941: "There is no such thing as security for any nation—or any individual—in a world ruled by the principles of gangsterism. There is no such thing as impregnable defense against powerful aggressors who sneak up in the dark and strike without warning."
January 10, 2026 at 12:11 PM
President Roosevelt, Dec 9, 1941: "There is no such thing as security for any nation—or any individual—in a world ruled by the principles of gangsterism. There is no such thing as impregnable defense against powerful aggressors who sneak up in the dark and strike without warning."
I honestly hope he rolls out another one of those two-week plans he ends up just forgetting about, but I just can’t shake the feeling we are facing some truly terrible stuff.
Trump: "We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not because if we don't it, Russia or China will take over Greenland. If we don't do it the easy way we're gonna do it the hard way."
January 9, 2026 at 9:18 PM
I honestly hope he rolls out another one of those two-week plans he ends up just forgetting about, but I just can’t shake the feeling we are facing some truly terrible stuff.
Our trip back home just got a little more complicated. www.kctv5.com/2025/12/31/k...
Kansas City law enforcement, FBI investigate threat at KCI
Airport officials responded to a threat at Kansas City International Airport on Wednesday morning.
www.kctv5.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Our trip back home just got a little more complicated. www.kctv5.com/2025/12/31/k...
Walking around Hobby Lobby is always a weird experience. And now this. While hearing a muzak version of A Mighty Fortress is Our God playing in the back. What would Def Leppard say?
December 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Walking around Hobby Lobby is always a weird experience. And now this. While hearing a muzak version of A Mighty Fortress is Our God playing in the back. What would Def Leppard say?
A neat story about the Oslo bishop! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/w...
With Dreadlocks and Yoga, Oslo’s Bishop Practices an Atypical Evangelism
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A neat story about the Oslo bishop! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/w...
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*Call for Applications*
Would you be interested in editing an academic journal? MAH editors Sarah Snyder and Darren Dochuk will reach the end of their term in summer 2027, and Cambridge is looking for a new editorial team.
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Would you be interested in editing an academic journal? MAH editors Sarah Snyder and Darren Dochuk will reach the end of their term in summer 2027, and Cambridge is looking for a new editorial team.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
*Call for Applications*
Would you be interested in editing an academic journal? MAH editors Sarah Snyder and Darren Dochuk will reach the end of their term in summer 2027, and Cambridge is looking for a new editorial team.
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Would you be interested in editing an academic journal? MAH editors Sarah Snyder and Darren Dochuk will reach the end of their term in summer 2027, and Cambridge is looking for a new editorial team.
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A very cool poster @randalljstephens.bsky.social made for my upcoming suburban history class.
December 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A very cool poster @randalljstephens.bsky.social made for my upcoming suburban history class.
My copy of Billy Graham's World Aflame (1965) is like a study of lived religion: The meticulous notes, the church service programs, and then this: a coupon for detergent saved for later in a section on the nature of Christ. Jesus might return soon, but you can't miss a good bargain! (Or, they did.)
December 5, 2025 at 12:43 PM
My copy of Billy Graham's World Aflame (1965) is like a study of lived religion: The meticulous notes, the church service programs, and then this: a coupon for detergent saved for later in a section on the nature of Christ. Jesus might return soon, but you can't miss a good bargain! (Or, they did.)
'Tis grading season (and... *gestures wildly at it all*), but music helps. One of my favorites right now: Banda AL9's Gabrielle. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UIX...
Gabrielle
YouTube video by Banda AL9 - Topic
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December 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
'Tis grading season (and... *gestures wildly at it all*), but music helps. One of my favorites right now: Banda AL9's Gabrielle. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UIX...
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Today is Holodomor Memorial Day
holodomor mini doc
YouTube video by - hrec
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November 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Today is Holodomor Memorial Day
Jstor's collection of the King's Business is pretty amazing. The magazines can be so elaborate and aesthetic. There are dramatic stories and images that neatly illustrate them. And then there's this.
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Jstor's collection of the King's Business is pretty amazing. The magazines can be so elaborate and aesthetic. There are dramatic stories and images that neatly illustrate them. And then there's this.
Late 70s/early 80s rock had some cringe moments, but I don’t think much can compete with 38 Special’s Caught Up In You. Where do you even start with this? youtu.be/zg21Rkew874
38 Special - Caught Up In You (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by 38SpecialVEVO
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November 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Late 70s/early 80s rock had some cringe moments, but I don’t think much can compete with 38 Special’s Caught Up In You. Where do you even start with this? youtu.be/zg21Rkew874
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November 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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I introduced my students to Up with People today. Minds were blown.
Up With People (1965)
YouTube video by michigandad63
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November 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I introduced my students to Up with People today. Minds were blown.
I found a way to include some the lyrics from Carman and Petra's Our Turn Now to this article on religion in schools.
The ball got dropped in 62
They wouldn’t let children pray in schools
Violent crimes begin to rise
The grades went low and the kids got high
It sums it all up so well.
The ball got dropped in 62
They wouldn’t let children pray in schools
Violent crimes begin to rise
The grades went low and the kids got high
It sums it all up so well.
Carman (feat. Petra) | 1991 | Our Turn Now (Official Music Video) [HD]
YouTube video by Petra Band
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November 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I found a way to include some the lyrics from Carman and Petra's Our Turn Now to this article on religion in schools.
The ball got dropped in 62
They wouldn’t let children pray in schools
Violent crimes begin to rise
The grades went low and the kids got high
It sums it all up so well.
The ball got dropped in 62
They wouldn’t let children pray in schools
Violent crimes begin to rise
The grades went low and the kids got high
It sums it all up so well.
This is irresponsible.
September 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This is irresponsible.
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In all seriousness, I'd love to see a reporter try to get comments from all of these people about their initial impulse to declare a literal war on half of their fellow citizens and to see if any of them regret it, apologized for it or learned anything at all from it.
like this is the most irresponsible level of hysteria i’ve ever seen. most of these people are either paid by the republican party, or are high level advisors and allies. this is insane
September 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In all seriousness, I'd love to see a reporter try to get comments from all of these people about their initial impulse to declare a literal war on half of their fellow citizens and to see if any of them regret it, apologized for it or learned anything at all from it.
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Wow! Listen to this list of acts of political violence. It’s not even complete, but sobering AF.
Now, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in front of a crowd, and the video is all over social media. This needs to stop.
Now, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in front of a crowd, and the video is all over social media. This needs to stop.
September 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Wow! Listen to this list of acts of political violence. It’s not even complete, but sobering AF.
Now, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in front of a crowd, and the video is all over social media. This needs to stop.
Now, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in front of a crowd, and the video is all over social media. This needs to stop.
Kirk died, per the NYT. This is so bad, in so many ways.
September 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Kirk died, per the NYT. This is so bad, in so many ways.
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Breaking news: Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot at a Utah Valley University event.
A suspect is in custody, according to parents whose children received an email from the university.
Follow live updates:
A suspect is in custody, according to parents whose children received an email from the university.
Follow live updates:
Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk shot at Utah event
Kirk is the co-founder of Turning Point USA, which advocates for conservative politics at high schools and colleges.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Breaking news: Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot at a Utah Valley University event.
A suspect is in custody, according to parents whose children received an email from the university.
Follow live updates:
A suspect is in custody, according to parents whose children received an email from the university.
Follow live updates:
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Let’s kick off a new semester & season with my 240th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more below, please share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 240
Published on September 7, 2025
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September 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Let’s kick off a new semester & season with my 240th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more below, please share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
americanstudier.substack.com/p/scholarsun...
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When I was 16, we learned about Australia in school. Here is the extent of the notes I took one day.
September 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
When I was 16, we learned about Australia in school. Here is the extent of the notes I took one day.