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From Marine to Pacifist: a conversation with Dillon Naber Cruz

Last updated on: November 13, 2023 at 5:50 pm   by Jason Elam

From Marine to Pacifist: a conversation with Dillon Naber Cruz 2023-11-13T17:50:01-05:00 Jason Elam

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In this episode, Jason talks with author and public theologian Dillon Naber Cruz about his journey from the Marines to pacifism, the war in Israel/Palestine, the Trump effect on Evangelicalism, Christian Nationalism, and a lot more.

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In this episode, Jason talks with author and public theologian Dillon Naber Cruz about his journey from the Marines to pacifism, the war in Israel/Palestine, the Trump effect on Evangelicalism, Christian Nationalism, and a lot more.

Check out Dillon’s incredible new book, Theological Musings. It’s really phenomenal!

You can connect with Dillon on Facebook, X, and via his website.

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About Jason Elam

Jason Elam is Brandi’s grateful husband, the proud dad of 4 awesome kids, a former professional wrestler and radio broadcaster, and local church pastor for over 20 years. Jason currently works with people coming out of incarceration to empower their dignity and help them find employment. He is one of three co-hosts of The Messy Spirituality Podcast. Jason and Brandi compiled the book, Parenting Deconstructed in 2022. You can connect with Jason on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. You can read more about the author here.

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