Based in the small town of Moscow, Idaho, the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches is quietly reshaping national debates about faith and power. In this episode, we trace the CREC’s origins, its ties to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and how a relatively small network of churches is influencing evangelical views on masculinity, education, and America’s founding. Article | "What is CREC?" The Conversation, June 20, 2025. https://theconversation.com/what is crec the christian nationalist group has a vision for america and defense secretary pete hegseths support 258273 Article | Ian Ward, "Doug Wilson: The New Right's Favorite Pastor," Politico, April 23, 2025. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/05/23/doug wilson new right pastor hegseth trump officials 00355376 *** Guest: Samuel Perry, Associate Professor of Communication, Baylor University LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam perry 69020a7/
