Some faith conversations stay safe. This one… probably won’t.

We’re sitting down with Elle Dowd, author of Baptized in Tear Gas — a voice unafraid to wrestle with what happens when faith collides with protest, justice, and the lived realities of oppression.

Because let’s be honest…

Following Jesus has never been about comfort. It’s about courage.

This conversation will hold tension.. what happens when what is sacred becomes disruptive? What is reverent becomes unfiltered? Are we willing to show up when it actually costs something or have we gotten comfortable in the pews?

Pull up. Lean in. And maybe… let it unsettle you a little.

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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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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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