263: The Apostle Assassin
Conspirituality26 Jun 2025

263: The Apostle Assassin

“Dad went to war last night” read Vance Boelter's text to his family in the early hours of June 14. This was sent after his shooting rampage aimed at Democratic lawmakers, which left two dead and two critically wounded. Turns out Boelter is an ordained pastor in a church associated with the New Apostolic Reformation, which sees the world as a spiritual battlefield and whose leaders have preached that political enemies are possessed by demons. This is not some small fringe movement. Key figures in the Trump administration are adherents. We revisit this apocalyptic evangelical Christian cult and consider its political violence and religious extremism. Show Notes Seven Mountain Mandate, Paula White and Trump Home-goods companies prepare new Trump-linked products Who Wants a MAGA Instant Pot? I Tried Pre-Ordering the Trump Phone. The Page Failed and It Charged My Credit Card the Wrong Amount Doug Ford's Bill 5 is now law in Ontario. Here's what happens next Chiefs of Ontario issue urgent warning on Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, and will rally on Parliament Hill CCLA Urges Federal Government to Reverse Course on Bill C-5 Legal experts gear up to challenge Bill 5 as First Nations pledge to ‘close Ontario’s economy Reckless and chilling: Bill 5 is Doug Ford’s most dangerous legislation yet Anti-fascists linked to zero murders in the US in 25 years Brief: Stealing Democracy for Jesus An Audio-Documentary Series on the Christian Leaders and Ideas that Fueled the Capitol Riot The Army of God Comes Out of the Shadows Meet the powerful evangelicals who believe Trump is an apostle who will reclaim America for Christ Vance Boelter and the Rise of “Spiritual Warfare” We Should Not Be Shocked That the Alleged Minnesota Shooter’s Christian School Is Connected to Political Violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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301: Gen X Meets the Manosphere

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300: Farming Ballerinas

300: Farming Ballerinas

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Brief: The Stepford Wives Conference

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299: American Jihad

299: American Jihad

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Bonus Sample: Michael Parenti Went to a Yoga Ashram

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