Matthew D. Taylor – Twin Cities November 6-8, 2025
Matthew Taylor is the senior Christian scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies in Baltimore. He is the author of The Violent Take It by Force, creator of the “Charismatic Revival Fury” podcast series, and an expert on religious extremism and Christian nationalism. He will be speaking at three separate events during his visit to the Twin Cities. Since each presentation will be unique, you are invited to attend one, two, or all three.
Thursday, November 6
Defying Tyrants: Following Jesus in the Age of Christian Nationalism
Central Presbyterian Church, 500 Cedar Street, St. Paul
Thursday, November 6 at 7:00-8:30pm
Presentation & Q&A, 8:30 p.m. Book Signing
Friday, November 7
The Threat of Christian Nationalism in and Outside the Church: A Conversation with Matthew Taylor and Rev. Angela Denker
Creekside United Church of Christ, 106 E. Diamond Lake Road, Minneapolis
7:00-8:30 p.m. Conversation & Q&A, 8:30 p.m. Book Signing
Presentation & Q&A, 8:30 p.m. Book Signing
Saturday, November 8
The Christian Extremism Crisis Is Worse Than You Think… and What to Do About It
HumanistsMN hosts at First Unitarian Society, 900 Mt. Curve Ave, Minneapolis
3:00-4:30 p.m. Presentation & Q&A
4:30-5:30 p.m. Book Signing & Reception
The Thursday and Friday events are sponsored by Christians Against Christian Nationalism Minnesota. CACNMinnesota@gmail.com
All three events will be live-streamed for remote viewing. The link for live-streaming will be found on the website for the three organizations hosting one of the events. We encourage remote attendees to register.