The God Squad Pod

#089: Faith, Flags, and False Gospels: Leigh Larson on Christian Nationalism

Episode Summary

This week we're joined by theologian, veteran, public scholar, and cultural commentator Leigh Larson for a conversation that sits at the intersection of faith, power, patriotism, and the future of the Church.

Episode Notes

This week we're joined by theologian, veteran, public scholar, and cultural commentator Leigh Larson for a conversation that sits at the intersection of faith, power, patriotism, and the future of the Church.

Leigh Larson is the creator and host of Follow the Leighder, a multi-platform society and culture brand reaching more than 245,000 followers across social media. A graduate of Phillips Theological Seminary, her groundbreaking research examined Christian Nationalism within U.S. military chaplaincy through extensive interviews and original survey data. She currently serves as a 2025-2026 Disciples of Christ HELM Global Theological Fellow and was named a 2025 Stone-Campbell Journal Graduate Essay Finalist.