Why you should listen: Because this essay invites you into the quiet and uneasy space where faith becomes costume and patriotism becomes creed. It offers a human, reflective look at how two powerful American stories merged into one, and what we lose when the symbols meant to humble us begin to demand our worship instead. It’s a chance to step back, breathe, and ask yourself what remains sacred when everything starts looking like a brand. Send us a text Support the show
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Why you should listen: Because this essay invites you into the quiet and uneasy space where faith becomes costume and patriotism becomes creed. It offers a human, reflective look at how two powerful American stories merged into one, and what we lose when the symbols meant to humble us begin to demand our worship instead. It’s a chance to step back, breathe, and ask yourself what remains sacred when everything starts looking like a brand. Send us a text Support the show
The Religion of Success: The Shape of the Right: An Autopsy of American Conservatism-A Ten Part Series, Nr 5
Light Against Empire - The Podcast
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The Religion of Success: The Shape of the Right: An Autopsy of American Conservatism-A Ten Part Series, Nr 5
Why You Should Listen Because this essay speaks to the quiet anxiety so many of us carry but rarely name. If you’ve ever felt judged by your productivity, measured by your metrics, or pushed to worship the altar of achievement, this piece offers a moment of recognition and relief. It asks the questions we avoid, laughs at the pressure we pretend not to feel, and points toward a gentler way of being in a culture that never stops demanding more. It’s not a lecture. It’s a conversation you’ve p...
Light Against Empire - The Podcast
Why you should listen: Because this essay invites you into the quiet and uneasy space where faith becomes costume and patriotism becomes creed. It offers a human, reflective look at how two powerful American stories merged into one, and what we lose when the symbols meant to humble us begin to demand our worship instead. It’s a chance to step back, breathe, and ask yourself what remains sacred when everything starts looking like a brand. Send us a text Support the show
