63: Looking for a Holy War. Interview with Samuel Perry.

Based in the small town of Moscow, Idaho, the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches is quietly reshaping national debates about faith and power. In this episode, we trace the CREC’s origins, its ties to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and how a relatively small network of churches is influencing evangelical views on masculinity, education, and America’s founding.

This episode was recorded on Nov 24, 2025.

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• Article | "What is CREC?" The Conversation, June 20, 2025. https://theconversation.com/what-is-crec-the-christian-nationalist-group-has-a-vision-for-america-and-defense-secretary-pete-hegseths-support-258273 
• Article | "Doug Wilson: The New Right's Favorite Pastor," by Ian Ward, Politico, April 23, 2025. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/05/23/doug-wilson-new-right-pastor-hegseth-trump-officials-00355376