An Evening With Reverend Angela Denker – February 23, 2026
On Monday, February 23, from 6:30-7:30 pm, join us in person or online for “An Evening with
Rev. Angela Denker.” She will discuss her book “Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood” and answer audience questions about the movement to resist Christian nationalism.
Rev. Angela Denker is an award-winning author, ELCA Lutheran pastor, and veteran journalist. Meet us in the sanctuary at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403. If you cannot attend in person, join a live stream of the discussion on the church’s website, YouTube channel, or Facebook page. Please register for this free event!
From Broadleafbooks.com:
“Disciples of White Jesus is a comprehensive look at the rise in radicalization among young white men in America, especially focused on the role of right-wing Christianity in the increase of religious-based hatred and violence. Denker goes deep into the online rabbit holes of right-wing Christian influencers and conservative Christian ideology to understand how the preaching of ‘traditional gender roles’ and ‘submission of women’ has led to anger, outrage, loneliness, depression, and limiting identities for young white Christian men across America.”
- Buy the book—or borrow it from your library—and read it. You may find this study guide useful during your reading.
- Join our Zoom book club meeting on Tuesday, February 10 from 6:30-7:30. After a short welcome, we will divide into breakout rooms of 5-6 people for deeper discussion of the book. We hope each breakout room can provide one or two questions for Rev. Denker.
- On Monday, February 23 from 6:30-7:30’ish, join us in person or online for a Meet-the-Author live stream event at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis. After asking the questions from our book club meeting, we will take questions from both the in-person and remote audiences.
- Spread the news! Tell your family, your friends—anyone you think might be interested. Look for registration information and links to share in the January newsletter.
You may read more about Angela Denker and follow her on Substack, I’m Listening.
First Book Club Meeting – February 10, 2026
Join us for our first-ever book club meeting on Tuesday, February 10, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. via this Zoom link to discuss Rev. Angela Denker’s book “Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood.” After a short welcome, we will divide into breakout rooms of 5-6 people for a deeper discussion of the book. We hope each breakout room can provide one or two questions for Rev. Denker to answer on February 23.
You may find this study guide useful as you read.Announcing our Book Club
From Broadleafbooks.com:
“Disciples of White Jesus is a comprehensive look at the rise in radicalization among young white men in America, especially focused on the role of right-wing Christianity in the increase of religious-based hatred and violence. Denker goes deep into the online rabbit holes of right-wing Christian influencers and conservative Christian ideology to understand how the preaching of ‘traditional gender roles’ and ‘submission of women’ has led to anger, outrage, loneliness, depression, and limiting identities for young white Christian men across America.”
- Buy the book—or borrow it from your library—and read it. You may find this study guide useful during your reading.
- Join our Zoom book club meeting on Tuesday, February 10 from 6:30-7:30. After a short welcome, we will divide into breakout rooms of 5-6 people for deeper discussion of the book. We hope each breakout room can provide one or two questions for Rev. Denker.
- On Monday, February 23 from 6:30-7:30’ish, join us in person or online for a Meet-the-Author live stream event at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis. After asking the questions from our book club meeting, we will take questions from both the in-person and remote audiences.
- Spread the news! Tell your family, your friends—anyone you think might be interested. Look for registration information and links to share in the January newsletter.
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.