Dr. Bradley Onishi
Brad was a megachurch pastor who preached evangelical theology before his journey led him to a deeper reevaluation of his faith. He earned graduate degrees from Azusa Pacific University, Oxford University, and L'institut catholique de Paris, eventually completing his PhD in religious studies at UC Santa Barbara.
His academic work focuses on the intersection of religion and politics in America, particularly how White Christian supremacy has shaped American history. Brad brings both pastoral experience and scholarly expertise to every episode, bridging the lived reality of conservative Christian faith with rigorous academic analysis.
As host and lead researcher for SWAJ, Brad conducts expert interviews, delivers breaking analysis, and tracks Christian nationalism's evolution from fringe theology to political force. He regularly appears on MSNBC and national radio outlets. He has appeared on “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross and many other large national shows. He has written for or been featured in The New York Times, NPR, PBS, Rolling Stone, NBC News, CNN, and many major media outlets seeking expert commentary on evangelical politics.
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