The Convocation Unscripted
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The Convocation Unscripted is a joint project of Diana Butler Bass, Kristin Du Mez, Jemar Tisby, and Robert P. Jones. Follow us for updates from The Convocation Unscripted Substack magazine, YouTube channel, and podcast.
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Christian Nationalism, Trump’s Redefinition of Religious Liberty, Signs of Resistance and Hope
Plus, the latest from Jemar, Diana, Robby, and Kristin
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Latest podcast episode just posted! Our take on the meaning of the 2025 election results: the surprising, the practical, and the big picture.
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The Most Important 2025 Election Result: Evidence that an Authoritarian Future is Not Inevitable
Plus the latest writing from the Convocation team
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November 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Latest podcast episode just posted! Our take on the meaning of the 2025 election results: the surprising, the practical, and the big picture.
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Epstein and QAnon, White Supremacists Memes at DHS, Hunger in Gaza. With:
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Epstein and QAnon, White Supremacists Memes at DHS, Hunger in Gaza. With:
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@jemartisby.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
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Epstein and QAnon, DHS’s White Supremacists Memes, Hunger in Gaza
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July 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Epstein and QAnon, White Supremacists Memes at DHS, Hunger in Gaza. With:
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@jemartisby.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
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Epstein and QAnon, White Supremacists Memes at DHS, Hunger in Gaza. With:
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
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The coerced installation of internal "monitors" who report to the government is how Trump is destroying independent institutions. Both Paramount-Skydance and Columbia University agreement have such provisions. Columbia's "Resolution Monitor" provisions here:
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July 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The coerced installation of internal "monitors" who report to the government is how Trump is destroying independent institutions. Both Paramount-Skydance and Columbia University agreement have such provisions. Columbia's "Resolution Monitor" provisions here:
president.columbia.edu/sites/defaul...
president.columbia.edu/sites/defaul...
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Beyond the 60 Minutes payoff & Colbert cancelation, an unprecedented capitulation: as part of merger agreement, new parent company agrees to install an official to "monitor bias" at CBS’s news division. CBS news will essentially be state controlled media.
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July 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Beyond the 60 Minutes payoff & Colbert cancelation, an unprecedented capitulation: as part of merger agreement, new parent company agrees to install an official to "monitor bias" at CBS’s news division. CBS news will essentially be state controlled media.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/b...
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Excellent examination without being terrifying.
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How the Evangelical Theology of Spiritual Warfare Set the Stage for Political Assassinations
Plus the best writing from The Convocation Unscripted Team
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June 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Excellent examination without being terrifying.
If you’re, like us, struggling to find the right emotional and spiritual space on this #IndependenceDay holiday, we hope the essays below can keep you company.
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Reflections on Patriotism, Resistance, and Independence Day from TCU
Plus, our latest podcast.
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July 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
If you’re, like us, struggling to find the right emotional and spiritual space on this #IndependenceDay holiday, we hope the essays below can keep you company.
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Heads up St. Louis friends--I'm coming to @leftbankbooks.bsky.social on 06/26 at 5:30 pm for conversation about my book, The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy, with @reggiel.bsky.social . Hope to see you there!
#stl #booksky
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#stl #booksky
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June 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Heads up St. Louis friends--I'm coming to @leftbankbooks.bsky.social on 06/26 at 5:30 pm for conversation about my book, The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy, with @reggiel.bsky.social . Hope to see you there!
#stl #booksky
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We haven't talked enough abt how the evangelical theology of spiritual warfare set the stage for Vance Boelter's political assassination of MN Rep. Melissa Hortman & her husband, Mark Horton (& attempted other murders). The @convocation.bsky.social team weighs in.
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How the Evangelical Theology of Spiritual Warfare Set the Stage for Political Assassinations
Plus the best writing from The Convocation Unscripted Team
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June 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
We haven't talked enough abt how the evangelical theology of spiritual warfare set the stage for Vance Boelter's political assassination of MN Rep. Melissa Hortman & her husband, Mark Horton (& attempted other murders). The @convocation.bsky.social team weighs in.
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Do you know about the Juneteenth flag?
Its colors are red, white, and blue…on purpose.
Every element, from the star to the curve to the colors, shouts that Black people are an integral part of the U.S. story, not apart from it.
#Juneteenth #UnitedStates
Its colors are red, white, and blue…on purpose.
Every element, from the star to the curve to the colors, shouts that Black people are an integral part of the U.S. story, not apart from it.
#Juneteenth #UnitedStates
June 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Do you know about the Juneteenth flag?
Its colors are red, white, and blue…on purpose.
Every element, from the star to the curve to the colors, shouts that Black people are an integral part of the U.S. story, not apart from it.
#Juneteenth #UnitedStates
Its colors are red, white, and blue…on purpose.
Every element, from the star to the curve to the colors, shouts that Black people are an integral part of the U.S. story, not apart from it.
#Juneteenth #UnitedStates
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One of the most pernicious things about authoritarianism is how it changes ordinary people. Even those who don’t want to be changed.
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Love and Death
When love becomes hate.
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June 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
One of the most pernicious things about authoritarianism is how it changes ordinary people. Even those who don’t want to be changed.
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Are we on a path of no return? Or just a path where we return different....?
The Path of Return
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The Path of Return
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The Path of Return
The storm may howl, but the Helper is reaching out
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June 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Are we on a path of no return? Or just a path where we return different....?
The Path of Return
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The Path of Return
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BREAKING @prri.org poll.
My disturbing take: It’s virtually impossible to write a survey question about the treatment of immigrants that is too brutal for Republicans to support.
1) 8 in 10 Republicans support renditions of immigrants to foreign prisons without due process.
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My disturbing take: It’s virtually impossible to write a survey question about the treatment of immigrants that is too brutal for Republicans to support.
1) 8 in 10 Republicans support renditions of immigrants to foreign prisons without due process.
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New PRRI Poll: Six in Ten Americans Oppose Exporting Undocumented Immigrants to Foreign Prisons Without Due Process
Under the Trump administration, immigration enforcement has taken an unprecedented turn as immigrants, including asylum seekers and individuals with legal protections, are now being transferred to…
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June 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
BREAKING @prri.org poll.
My disturbing take: It’s virtually impossible to write a survey question about the treatment of immigrants that is too brutal for Republicans to support.
1) 8 in 10 Republicans support renditions of immigrants to foreign prisons without due process.
prri.org/spotlight/ne...
My disturbing take: It’s virtually impossible to write a survey question about the treatment of immigrants that is too brutal for Republicans to support.
1) 8 in 10 Republicans support renditions of immigrants to foreign prisons without due process.
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During this tumultuous year, I'll be writing weekly, with research and analysis about religion, white Christian nationalism, and protecting our pluralistic democracy.
Inviting everyone to check out my free Substack newsletter. And if you're a subscriber, give me a shout out!
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Analysis and reflections on religion, white Christian nationalism, & protecting a pluralistic democracy. Hosted by NYT bestselling author Robert P. Jones, president/founder of PRRI. Click to read Whit...
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January 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
During this tumultuous year, I'll be writing weekly, with research and analysis about religion, white Christian nationalism, and protecting our pluralistic democracy.
Inviting everyone to check out my free Substack newsletter. And if you're a subscriber, give me a shout out!
www.whitetoolong.net
Inviting everyone to check out my free Substack newsletter. And if you're a subscriber, give me a shout out!
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1/3 ANNOUNCING The Convocation Unscripted -- a video podcast on faith & protecting our democracy, w/:
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
Three platforms: 1) Substack:
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Christian Nationalism, Trump’s Redefinition of Religious Liberty, Signs of Resistance and Hope
Plus, the latest from Jemar, Diana, Robby, and Kristin
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February 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
1/3 ANNOUNCING The Convocation Unscripted -- a video podcast on faith & protecting our democracy, w/:
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
@jemartisby.bsky.social
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How the Evangelical Theology of Spiritual Warfare Set the Stage for Political Assassinations
Plus the best writing from The Convocation Unscripted Team
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June 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We're up with the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted....
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Empathy, Solidarity, and Resisting the Trumpian Military State
The latest LIVE Convocation Unscripted show.
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June 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Latest episode of The Convocation Uncripted just posted.
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We're up, with our take on Pope Leo XIV and what his appointment means for the church and for U.S. politics.
Hope you'll tune in--link to podcast in newsletter.
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What Do We Make of Pope Leo XIV, the First Pope in history from the United States?
Plus, the latest writing from The Convocation Unscripted Team
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May 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We're up, with our take on Pope Leo XIV and what his appointment means for the church and for U.S. politics.
Hope you'll tune in--link to podcast in newsletter.
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Hope you'll tune in--link to podcast in newsletter.
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The Convocation Unscripted team just posted our capstone episode reflecting on Trump’s first 100 days. Watch or listen below!
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Reflections on Trump’s First 100 Days and the Racial and Religious Divides in America
PLUS: Give us your feedback about the future of The Convocation Unscripted.
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May 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The Convocation Unscripted team just posted our capstone episode reflecting on Trump’s first 100 days. Watch or listen below!
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Rubio at confirmation:
"I will rely heavily on my faith."
Yesterday:
“We are working with other countries to say, ‘We want to send you some of the most despicable human beings,’” adding it would be a “favor to us” & the “further away from America, the better.”
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"I will rely heavily on my faith."
Yesterday:
“We are working with other countries to say, ‘We want to send you some of the most despicable human beings,’” adding it would be a “favor to us” & the “further away from America, the better.”
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Rwanda responds warmly to Trump request to take noncitizen deportees
The talks coincide with a U.S.-led effort to broker a peace agreement between Rwanda and the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
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May 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Rubio at confirmation:
"I will rely heavily on my faith."
Yesterday:
“We are working with other countries to say, ‘We want to send you some of the most despicable human beings,’” adding it would be a “favor to us” & the “further away from America, the better.”
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
"I will rely heavily on my faith."
Yesterday:
“We are working with other countries to say, ‘We want to send you some of the most despicable human beings,’” adding it would be a “favor to us” & the “further away from America, the better.”
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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The first episode of my new video series “Roadmap to Ruin: How the Church Can Resist the Dismantling of Democracy” is out now!
Check it out and be sure to subscribe to my new YouTube channel.
#RoadmapToRuin
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Check it out and be sure to subscribe to my new YouTube channel.
#RoadmapToRuin
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Roadmap to Ruin: Episode 1 - Roadmap to Ruin
YouTube video by Jemar Tisby
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April 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The first episode of my new video series “Roadmap to Ruin: How the Church Can Resist the Dismantling of Democracy” is out now!
Check it out and be sure to subscribe to my new YouTube channel.
#RoadmapToRuin
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Check it out and be sure to subscribe to my new YouTube channel.
#RoadmapToRuin
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Angela and I go way back, and I loved to be able to share a bit from her latest book:
Reading @kkdumez.bsky.social words of affirmation + recommendation of DISCIPLES OF WHITE JESUS means the world to me. Her work + witness has paved the way for so many of us to expand conversations about Christianity, masculinity, and America.
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Spray-Tanned Warrior Jesus
Following the wrong Christ
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April 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Angela and I go way back, and I loved to be able to share a bit from her latest book:
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My latest.
"God Hasn't Forgotten about You": An Easter Message from Jennifer, the Wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
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"God Hasn't Forgotten about You": An Easter Message from Jennifer, the Wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
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April 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
My latest.
"God Hasn't Forgotten about You": An Easter Message from Jennifer, the Wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
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"God Hasn't Forgotten about You": An Easter Message from Jennifer, the Wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
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Americans are entitled to and should demand better than this from the President of the United States.
April 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Americans are entitled to and should demand better than this from the President of the United States.
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Just a reminder that First Amendment says that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. Folks, the Founders knew promoting certain sectarian faiths would be destabilizing for the country. We should guard free exercise fiercely, but government should not take sides.
Trump Elevates Christian Prayer and Power at White House Easter Service (Gift Article)
Evangelical leaders are relishing the new atmosphere at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue — and greater access to the president.
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April 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Just a reminder that First Amendment says that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. Folks, the Founders knew promoting certain sectarian faiths would be destabilizing for the country. We should guard free exercise fiercely, but government should not take sides.