What is Trump's Appeal to Evangelicals? | David Gushee
David Gushee
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17 September 2025
24 September 2025
In this clip, theologian David Gushee unpacks why so many evangelicals were drawn to Donald Trumpdespite him embodying the very opposite of Jesus. According to Gushee, Trump's appeal wasn't rooted in compassion or humility but in reactionary rage and authoritarian powertraits that, disturbingly, many Christians found attractive. As Gushee explains, the better question isn't "What does Trump have to do with Jesus?"because the answer is nothing. The question is, "Why did so many self-identified Christians find authoritarianism more compelling than the example and teachings of Jesus?" Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: preacherboyspodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc https://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspod https://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspod To connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/ The content presented in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. All individuals and entities discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty through due legal process. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
