The Esau McCaulley Podcast - Another Assassination Attempt & What We're Missing About DEI

After another assassination attempt on President Trump, Esau McCaulley, Malcolm Foley and Mike Stralow wrestle with what it means that political violence is starting to feel normal, and why Christians must reject any attempt to justify it in Jesus' name. They unpack the so-called "Christian" logic behind the attacker's manifesto, and explain why the story of Jesus fundamentally undermines violence as a tool for change. Then the conversation turns to the backlash around DEI, where real concerns, bad ideas, and political overreactions have all been thrown into one messy debate. Also this week: why people quietly leave churches, and Producer Mike might need a new nickname.

 

0:00 - Theme Song

 

3:02 - Assassination Attempt

 

6:11 - Christian Non-Violence

 

9:05 - Identifying with the State

 

17:35 - Conspiracy Theories

 

20:53 - Where DEI Backfires

 

29:48 - The "DEI Bundle"

 

34:52 - Critiquing DEI Without Being MAGA

 

39:00 - Pastors and Congregation Numbers

 

55:24 - End Credits