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The God Squad Pod

The God Squad Pod

By: Keith Giles Matthew Distefano Desimber Rose Dillon Naber Cruz
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Let's talk US politics and culture from a progressive Christian perspective. Author and former pastor Desimber Rose, along with progressive theologian and author Dillon Naber Cruz, are here to make you think - and laugh - about the madness that ensues when we mix faith and politics.2024 Quoircast Christianity Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • #084: Quantum Faith: Expanding the Edges of Belief with Keith Giles, Mo Thomas, and Brandy Anderson
    Apr 24 2026

    This week on The God Squad Podcast, Dillon sits down with author, publisher, and podcast powerhouse Keith Giles, alongside Mo Thomas and Brandy Anderson, for a conversation you don’t want to miss.

    They’re diving deep into his latest thought-provoking works — Quantum Gospel of Philip and Quantum Theology Vol. 1 — exploring faith, mystery, and the intersections of theology and consciousness in ways that just might stretch your perspective.

    Plus… what’s next for one of Quoir Publishing’s most prolific voices?


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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • #083: Power, Prophecy, and Politics: Confronting Christian Nationalism with Dr. Matthew D. Taylor
    Apr 17 2026

    This week on The God Squad Podcast, Desimber Rose & Dillon Naber Cruz sit down with one of the most important voices in the conversation around faith and power—Dr. Matthew D. Taylor.

    Fresh off his recent appearance on CNN with Jake Tapper, Dr. Taylor brings clarity, depth, and a much-needed reality check to the growing influence of Christian nationalism and extremist movements shaping both religion and politics in America. As a visiting scholar at Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice and author of The Violent Take It by Force, he has spent years studying how theology gets weaponized—and what it means for democracy, justice, and the church.

    This conversation goes beyond headlines. Together, we’ll unpack:

    The dangerous rise of Christian extremism in modern politics

    How faith is being used to justify power, control, and even violence

    What it means to resist distorted theology while holding onto authentic faith

    And because it’s The God Squad, we’re also bringing it back to the people, connecting these big ideas to real-life questions of faith, justice, and accountability in today’s world.


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • #082: Rituals for the Rest of Us with Jeremy Steele
    Apr 10 2026

    This week on The God Squad Podcast… we’re getting a little holy, a little heretical, and just uncomfortable enough to matter.

    Join Dillon Naber Cruz & Desimber Rose as they sit down with author Jeremy Steele to talk about his bold and timely new book, Rituals for Heretics—a guide for those who’ve outgrown rigid religion but still refuse to let go of the sacred.

    Let’s be honest—some of us didn’t lose our faith… we just lost our tolerance for bad theology, spiritual gatekeeping, and traditions that feel more like control than connection. So what happens next? Jeremy offers something better than deconstruction burnout: intentional, meaningful practices for rebuilding a spiritual life that actually breathes.

    Expect real talk about faith after certainty, spiritual habits without shame, and why being labeled a “heretic” might just mean you’re paying attention.

    A little snark. A lot of truth. And maybe—just maybe—a way forward.


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    1 hr and 7 mins
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