Matthew D. Taylor
@matthewdtaylor.bsky.social
senior Christian scholar at Institute for Islamic, Christian, & Jewish Studies | creator: "Charismatic Revival Fury" podcast | author: "The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement that is Threatening Our Democracy"
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001: It's Time to Leave American Exceptionalism Behind
Podcast Episode · American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism · 10/23/2025 · 31m
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Thrilled to announce my new project: my friend @sohayward.bsky.social & I have a new podcast series!
AMERICAN UNEXCEPTIONALISM: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism
We ask experts in democracy & religious nationalism around the globe to guide us.
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AMERICAN UNEXCEPTIONALISM: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism
We ask experts in democracy & religious nationalism around the globe to guide us.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
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Most Americans weren’t paying attention to the fact that Korean democracy was startlingly challenged less than a year ago when the president at the time (President Yoon) declared martial law and tried to have his political enemies arrested.. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
003: South Korea: K-Pop Demon Hunters IRL
Podcast Episode · American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism · 11/06/2025 · 1h 12m
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November 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Most Americans weren’t paying attention to the fact that Korean democracy was startlingly challenged less than a year ago when the president at the time (President Yoon) declared martial law and tried to have his political enemies arrested.. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
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Latest episode of American Unexceptionalism by @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social @sohayward.bsky.social is out- this time they talk to folks about the South Korean martial law attempt by then President Yoon. For the real ones- Che Ahn mentioned! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
003: South Korea: K-Pop Demon Hunters IRL
Podcast Episode · American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism · 11/06/2025 · 1h 12m
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November 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Latest episode of American Unexceptionalism by @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social @sohayward.bsky.social is out- this time they talk to folks about the South Korean martial law attempt by then President Yoon. For the real ones- Che Ahn mentioned! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
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There are so many lessons we can learn from activists & leaders across the world who have faced religious nationalists & authoritarians. @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social and Susan Hayward analyze what happened in Brazil and how we might learn from their ouster of Bolsonaro
redcircle.com/shows/b92b74...
redcircle.com/shows/b92b74...
American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism
Listen to American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism on RedCircle
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November 6, 2025 at 4:45 AM
There are so many lessons we can learn from activists & leaders across the world who have faced religious nationalists & authoritarians. @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social and Susan Hayward analyze what happened in Brazil and how we might learn from their ouster of Bolsonaro
redcircle.com/shows/b92b74...
redcircle.com/shows/b92b74...
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my writing was heavily dependent on @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social's scholarship, especially his recent book THE VIOLENT TAKE IT BY FORCE. It's a crucial read for understanding a critical component of Trump's coalition.
www.star-telegram.com/opinion/brad...
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November 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
my writing was heavily dependent on @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social's scholarship, especially his recent book THE VIOLENT TAKE IT BY FORCE. It's a crucial read for understanding a critical component of Trump's coalition.
www.star-telegram.com/opinion/brad...
www.star-telegram.com/opinion/brad...
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Matthew D. Taylor: Render unto Caesar: Preaching the Gospel in an Era of Christian Power
“The propaganda that is driving our nation mad is theological.” -beginning of Q & A session
Contra Markan priority: The Gospel of Caesar came first. @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social
candler.emory.edu/video/matthe...
“The propaganda that is driving our nation mad is theological.” -beginning of Q & A session
Contra Markan priority: The Gospel of Caesar came first. @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social
candler.emory.edu/video/matthe...
Matthew D. Taylor: Render unto Caesar: Preaching the Gospel in an Era of Christian Power
A Service of Word with Dr. Matthew D. Taylor, senior scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies. Taylor's sermon was titled Matthew "'Render unto Caesar': Preaching the Gospel...
candler.emory.edu
October 31, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Matthew D. Taylor: Render unto Caesar: Preaching the Gospel in an Era of Christian Power
“The propaganda that is driving our nation mad is theological.” -beginning of Q & A session
Contra Markan priority: The Gospel of Caesar came first. @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social
candler.emory.edu/video/matthe...
“The propaganda that is driving our nation mad is theological.” -beginning of Q & A session
Contra Markan priority: The Gospel of Caesar came first. @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social
candler.emory.edu/video/matthe...
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The Violent Take it By Force by Matthew Taylor should also be essential reading---covering the ascendance of Independent Charismatic leaders, close relationships with the Trump administration, and operation as a central pillar of Trump's Evangelical support.
The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy
When charismatic believers wage spiritual battles, ideas can take tangible form. With scholarly precision and narrative force, religion scholar Matthew D. Taylor makes intelligible the language, leade...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The Violent Take it By Force by Matthew Taylor should also be essential reading---covering the ascendance of Independent Charismatic leaders, close relationships with the Trump administration, and operation as a central pillar of Trump's Evangelical support.
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Look I may be biased because I speak with @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social a lot but this podcast is a must listen for those of us in the fight against Christian Nationalism and supremacy. Get amongst it
Today: New episode of American Unexceptionalism!
Brazil has sometimes been called the United States' "twin" country in the Americas. How has Brazil successfully (so far) responded to an attempted authoritarian takeover in 2023 that looks a lot like January 6th?
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Brazil has sometimes been called the United States' "twin" country in the Americas. How has Brazil successfully (so far) responded to an attempted authoritarian takeover in 2023 that looks a lot like January 6th?
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002: Brazil: Twinsurrections
Podcast Episode · American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism · 10/30/2025 · 1h
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October 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Look I may be biased because I speak with @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social a lot but this podcast is a must listen for those of us in the fight against Christian Nationalism and supremacy. Get amongst it
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Listen to @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social and the Rev. Susan Hayward interview two scholars of Brazilian religion on the parallels and divergences of our twin insurrections. How did Brazil defeat a Christian nationalist authoritarian?
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October 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Listen to @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social and the Rev. Susan Hayward interview two scholars of Brazilian religion on the parallels and divergences of our twin insurrections. How did Brazil defeat a Christian nationalist authoritarian?
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www.youtube.com/shorts/Ztk_t...
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A new podcast I worked on is out in the world trying to help people figure out what to do now. @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social and Susie Hayward are surveying religious nationalism around the world and asking, "how do we stop it?" podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism
Politics Podcast · Updated Weekly · Religious Nationalism is Global - So is the Resistance.
What can we Americans learn from others around the world about how to protect democracy when the stakes are ...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
A new podcast I worked on is out in the world trying to help people figure out what to do now. @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social and Susie Hayward are surveying religious nationalism around the world and asking, "how do we stop it?" podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
Today: New episode of American Unexceptionalism!
Brazil has sometimes been called the United States' "twin" country in the Americas. How has Brazil successfully (so far) responded to an attempted authoritarian takeover in 2023 that looks a lot like January 6th?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
Brazil has sometimes been called the United States' "twin" country in the Americas. How has Brazil successfully (so far) responded to an attempted authoritarian takeover in 2023 that looks a lot like January 6th?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
002: Brazil: Twinsurrections
Podcast Episode · American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism · 10/30/2025 · 1h
podcasts.apple.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today: New episode of American Unexceptionalism!
Brazil has sometimes been called the United States' "twin" country in the Americas. How has Brazil successfully (so far) responded to an attempted authoritarian takeover in 2023 that looks a lot like January 6th?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
Brazil has sometimes been called the United States' "twin" country in the Americas. How has Brazil successfully (so far) responded to an attempted authoritarian takeover in 2023 that looks a lot like January 6th?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
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New podcast out from @bradleyonishi.bsky.social Axis Mundi- American Unexceptionalism by @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social and @sohayward.bsky.social - the whole Axis Mundi back catalogue is worth your time- VERY excited about this! First episode podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
001: It's Time to Leave American Exceptionalism Behind
Podcast Episode · American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism · 10/23/2025 · 31m
podcasts.apple.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
New podcast out from @bradleyonishi.bsky.social Axis Mundi- American Unexceptionalism by @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social and @sohayward.bsky.social - the whole Axis Mundi back catalogue is worth your time- VERY excited about this! First episode podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
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In a recent roundtable discussion, authors @chelseaebin.bsky.social, @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social, and @julieingersoll.bsky.social discussed the connection between the NAR and the New Christian Right of the 70s and 80s. Learn more here: politicalresearch.org/2025/10/15/i....
It’s Not Backlash, It’s Strategy
Chelsea Ebin, Matthew Taylor, and Julie Ingersoll discuss the intersection of today’s New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and the New Christian Right of 1970s and 1980s formed by conservative Catholics an...
politicalresearch.org
October 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
In a recent roundtable discussion, authors @chelseaebin.bsky.social, @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social, and @julieingersoll.bsky.social discussed the connection between the NAR and the New Christian Right of the 70s and 80s. Learn more here: politicalresearch.org/2025/10/15/i....
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I've been meaning to share my review of @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social's The Violent Take It By Force on the Reading Religion site. Here it is: readingreligion.org/978150649778...
As I mention, the book is both well-researched and very accessible to a wide audience. Read it if you haven't yet!
As I mention, the book is both well-researched and very accessible to a wide audience. Read it if you haven't yet!
The Violent Take It by Force - Reading Religion
A propulsive account of the network of charismatic Christians that consolidated support for Donald Trump and is reshaping religion and politics in the US.Ove...
readingreligion.org
October 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I've been meaning to share my review of @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social's The Violent Take It By Force on the Reading Religion site. Here it is: readingreligion.org/978150649778...
As I mention, the book is both well-researched and very accessible to a wide audience. Read it if you haven't yet!
As I mention, the book is both well-researched and very accessible to a wide audience. Read it if you haven't yet!
Thrilled to announce my new project: my friend @sohayward.bsky.social & I have a new podcast series!
AMERICAN UNEXCEPTIONALISM: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism
We ask experts in democracy & religious nationalism around the globe to guide us.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
AMERICAN UNEXCEPTIONALISM: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism
We ask experts in democracy & religious nationalism around the globe to guide us.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
001: It's Time to Leave American Exceptionalism Behind
Podcast Episode · American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism · 10/23/2025 · 31m
podcasts.apple.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Thrilled to announce my new project: my friend @sohayward.bsky.social & I have a new podcast series!
AMERICAN UNEXCEPTIONALISM: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism
We ask experts in democracy & religious nationalism around the globe to guide us.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
AMERICAN UNEXCEPTIONALISM: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism
We ask experts in democracy & religious nationalism around the globe to guide us.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0...
Hegseth on "spiritual readiness" as essential for US military:
“... wherever we can, we invoke the name of God; we invoke the name of Jesus Christ. We want that spoken and talked about inside our formations.”
This should send a chill down your spine.
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
“... wherever we can, we invoke the name of God; we invoke the name of Jesus Christ. We want that spoken and talked about inside our formations.”
This should send a chill down your spine.
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
Holy Warrior
Pete Hegseth is bringing his fundamentalist interpretation of Christianity into the Pentagon.
www.theatlantic.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Hegseth on "spiritual readiness" as essential for US military:
“... wherever we can, we invoke the name of God; we invoke the name of Jesus Christ. We want that spoken and talked about inside our formations.”
This should send a chill down your spine.
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
“... wherever we can, we invoke the name of God; we invoke the name of Jesus Christ. We want that spoken and talked about inside our formations.”
This should send a chill down your spine.
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
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Religious Nationalism is Global - So is the Resistance.
What can we Americans learn from others around the world about how to protect democracy when the stakes are high?
Coming 10/23 from @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social and the Rev. Susan Hayward:
redcircle.com/shows/b92b74...
What can we Americans learn from others around the world about how to protect democracy when the stakes are high?
Coming 10/23 from @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social and the Rev. Susan Hayward:
redcircle.com/shows/b92b74...
October 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Religious Nationalism is Global - So is the Resistance.
What can we Americans learn from others around the world about how to protect democracy when the stakes are high?
Coming 10/23 from @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social and the Rev. Susan Hayward:
redcircle.com/shows/b92b74...
What can we Americans learn from others around the world about how to protect democracy when the stakes are high?
Coming 10/23 from @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social and the Rev. Susan Hayward:
redcircle.com/shows/b92b74...
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This is big from @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social - what is the difference bt the old Christian Right and the new Seven Mountains Mandate?? Understanding the difference means seeing clearly what’s happening now in the White House and across the country
youtu.be/YUvvK5WHRp8?...
youtu.be/YUvvK5WHRp8?...
The NAR has replaced the Christian Right, and claims saintly access to God
YouTube video by 24sight News
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October 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This is big from @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social - what is the difference bt the old Christian Right and the new Seven Mountains Mandate?? Understanding the difference means seeing clearly what’s happening now in the White House and across the country
youtu.be/YUvvK5WHRp8?...
youtu.be/YUvvK5WHRp8?...
Check out this roundtable discussion w/ @chelseaebin.bsky.social,
@julieingersoll.bsky.social, & myself.
We talk about mutations on the Christian right, Catholic traditionalism, & New Apostolic Reformation.
politicalresearch.org/2025/10/15/i...
Thanks @praeyesright.bsky.social for convening!
@julieingersoll.bsky.social, & myself.
We talk about mutations on the Christian right, Catholic traditionalism, & New Apostolic Reformation.
politicalresearch.org/2025/10/15/i...
Thanks @praeyesright.bsky.social for convening!
It’s Not Backlash, It’s Strategy
Chelsea Ebin, Matthew Taylor, and Julie Ingersoll discuss the intersection of today’s New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and the New Christian Right of 1970s and 1980s formed by conservative Catholics an...
politicalresearch.org
October 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Check out this roundtable discussion w/ @chelseaebin.bsky.social,
@julieingersoll.bsky.social, & myself.
We talk about mutations on the Christian right, Catholic traditionalism, & New Apostolic Reformation.
politicalresearch.org/2025/10/15/i...
Thanks @praeyesright.bsky.social for convening!
@julieingersoll.bsky.social, & myself.
We talk about mutations on the Christian right, Catholic traditionalism, & New Apostolic Reformation.
politicalresearch.org/2025/10/15/i...
Thanks @praeyesright.bsky.social for convening!
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Today at Noon ET, The New Christian Right, w/ @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social Is the New Apostolic Reformation the de facto Trump state religion?
Substack
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mmx...
And Political Voices Network at 8p ET
www.youtube.com/@PoliticalVo...
Substack
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mmx...
And Political Voices Network at 8p ET
www.youtube.com/@PoliticalVo...
LIVE SOON: The New Christian Right, w/ Matthew Taylor
Starting Oct 14 at 12:00 PM EDT
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October 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Today at Noon ET, The New Christian Right, w/ @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social Is the New Apostolic Reformation the de facto Trump state religion?
Substack
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mmx...
And Political Voices Network at 8p ET
www.youtube.com/@PoliticalVo...
Substack
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mmx...
And Political Voices Network at 8p ET
www.youtube.com/@PoliticalVo...
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So you can imagine my excitement to hear that he and Rev. Susan Hayward are launching American Unexceptionalism, a new series exploring how people of faith around the world resist religious nationalism and authoritarianism. It premieres October 23 and will be must listen as well!
American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism
Listen to American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism on RedCircle
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October 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
So you can imagine my excitement to hear that he and Rev. Susan Hayward are launching American Unexceptionalism, a new series exploring how people of faith around the world resist religious nationalism and authoritarianism. It premieres October 23 and will be must listen as well!
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When I was planning my dissertation he took time to talk through ideas and share his insight, which meant a lot. His podcast Charismatic Revival Fury was a must listen on my trips to and from Omaha over the past few years.
Episode 1: January 6th and the New Apostolic Reformation
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October 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
When I was planning my dissertation he took time to talk through ideas and share his insight, which meant a lot. His podcast Charismatic Revival Fury was a must listen on my trips to and from Omaha over the past few years.
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Many of you know how much @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social’s work shaped my research on spiritual warfare. His book The Violent Take It By Force is essential reading.
The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy
The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy
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October 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Many of you know how much @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social’s work shaped my research on spiritual warfare. His book The Violent Take It By Force is essential reading.
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This is essential reading if you want to understand what's happening in the United States now.
Or if, like me, you grew up in the South, this book might help you understand your family.
Or if, like me, you grew up in the South, this book might help you understand your family.
Very grateful for this new review of my book, The Violent Take It by Force, by Stephen Waldron in @readingreligion.bsky.social.
readingreligion.org/978150649778...
readingreligion.org/978150649778...
The Violent Take It by Force - Reading Religion
A propulsive account of the network of charismatic Christians that consolidated support for Donald Trump and is reshaping religion and politics in the US.Ove...
readingreligion.org
October 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This is essential reading if you want to understand what's happening in the United States now.
Or if, like me, you grew up in the South, this book might help you understand your family.
Or if, like me, you grew up in the South, this book might help you understand your family.
Very grateful for this new review of my book, The Violent Take It by Force, by Stephen Waldron in @readingreligion.bsky.social.
readingreligion.org/978150649778...
readingreligion.org/978150649778...
The Violent Take It by Force - Reading Religion
A propulsive account of the network of charismatic Christians that consolidated support for Donald Trump and is reshaping religion and politics in the US.Ove...
readingreligion.org
October 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Very grateful for this new review of my book, The Violent Take It by Force, by Stephen Waldron in @readingreligion.bsky.social.
readingreligion.org/978150649778...
readingreligion.org/978150649778...