Doug Pagitt on July 4th, Patriotism, and the Common Good

Are you also feeling complex feelings about America, our history of violence as a country, our current fascist leadership, and our fear and hope for what’s to come this 4th of July? Join us as we talk to author, activist, musician and founder of Vote Common Good Doug Paggit. Doug leads us through this honest conversation on working for change together, mourning all that’s been, and building an America we can all belong to.

Show Notes:

Vote Common GoodDoug PagittEsther’s Army - Katie Giddini Let America be America by Langston Hughes Documentary - Cross Country Bike Ride “Whose the We”Key Topics

Expansive view of Christianity and faithThe role of stories in shaping identityPatriotism and its personal natureThe importance of community and inclusionThe intersection of faith and politicsStories of connection across political dividesThe history of America and its narrativesThe work of Vote Common GoodChapters

00:50 Exploring Identity and Belonging in America

03:31 The Emergence of Progressive Christianity

06:43 The Divine Dance: Understanding Community and Theology

09:38 Navigating Political Identity and Faith

12:45 The Role of Ancestors and Mentorship in Activism

15:35 The Intersection of Faith and Politics

18:36 Reimagining the American Narrative

21:18 The Power of Storytelling in Social Change