PREPARING FOR WAR The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism- and What Comes Next

Bradley Onishi, speaker, scholar, and cofounder of the religion and politics podcast "Straight White American Jesus," wonders if he might have engaged in the violent attempt to overturn the presidential election on January 6, 2021, had he not left behind his evangelical Christian faith. With sincerity and a tone reflecting his deep concern for the welfare of our republic, Onishi lays bare the rise of white Christian Nationalism and its alignment with the Republican Party in what he sees as a relentless grab for power. Sadly, Onishi's ability as a podcaster does not translate to his performance as a narrator. Too many pauses in inappropriate places make his account choppy. This is an important book--but one that might be more effective in print. S.G. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2023]