Speech Under Siege
Free speech” is being tested, reframed, and, in some cases, weaponized.Recent events have made the phrase feel less abstract and more urgent:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
23 Sep 1min
Values to Vulnerability
Faith communities begin with core values: compassion, justice, mercy, dignity, and service. These values are meant to guide both individual conscience and communal life. They are spiritual anchors, offering orientation in a confusing and divided world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
23 Sep 2min
Polarization Politics_ Divide to Rule
Polarization Politics: Divide to Rule In an age where division is more than a byproduct — it’s a political strategy — this episode unpacks how “divide to rule” operates in modern democracies. We explore the mechanics of polarization: from the deliberate framing of issues to the amplification of outrage through media and algorithms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
23 Sep 3min
The Politics of Division
Polarization keeps the base loyal: if voters view the other side as an existential threat, they will overlook corruption, incompetence, or broken promises from their own side.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
23 Sep 2min
Instrumentalized Faith_ The Intersection of Religion and Politics
How Congregants Risk Being InstrumentalizedIdentity First, Conscience Second: Members may feel pressure to align politically to remain “good” members, even if their convictions differ.Loss of Discernment: Instead of forming conscience freely, congregants absorb party lines disguised as divine mandates.Pastoral Leverage: A leader’s spiritual authority (trusted for weddings, funerals, counseling) becomes a tool for electoral persuasion.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
23 Sep 1min
The Politics of the Pulpit
Why Division is Useful to PowerFragmented publics are easier to govern because they can’t coordinate collective demands.Polarization keeps the base loyal: if voters view the other side as an existential threat, they will overlook corruption, incompetence, or broken promises from their own side.Unity threatens elite interests: when people find common ground across class, race, or geography, they often demand systemic reforms (living wages, healthcare, climate action, campaign finance reform) that disrupt entrenched money flows.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
23 Sep 3min
Divide to Rule_ The Politics of Polarization
Polarization as a Political Strategy1. Divide to RuleHistoric roots: Leaders throughout history—from Roman senators to modern party strategists—have recognized that keeping populations divided prevents unified opposition.Modern execution: In the U.S. and elsewhere, political consultants explicitly design wedge issues (e.g., abortion, guns, immigration) to split the electorate into immovable camps.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
23 Sep 35s
Conspiracy of Polarization
Conspiracy of Polarization could be framed as both a cultural critique and a symbolic concept.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
23 Sep 4min
