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Dr. John Fea, “Roads Not Taken: How Evangelicals Embraced MAGA”

“Roads Not Taken: How Evangelicals Embraced MAGA”
Tuesday, 2/4, 7:00 pm, Old Main, Ritz Auditorium
A lecture by Dr. John Fea, distinguished professor of history at Messiah University.
In 1998, following the impeachment of Bill Clinton, the Christian Right in the United States was at a turning point. The movement was in shambles and some of its leaders were ready to give up politics as the most effective way to advance a Christian society. Some American evangelicals, many of whom had little history with the Christian Right, were calling for new approaches to political witness that did not rely so heavily on fear, power, nostalgia and the culture wars. In this lecture, John Fea, author of Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump and a forthcoming trilogy on evangelicals and politics in the 21st century, explores these “roads not taken.”
The event is a collaboration between University of Findlay and Bluffton University, sponsored by University of Findlay’s Freed Contemporary Christian Lecture series and Bluffton’s Keeney Peace Lectureship. The Freed Christian lecture series was endowed in 2010 by the late Dr. and Mrs. DeBow Freed to promote a Christian-centered ethos, respect for multiple faith traditions in an increasingly pluralistic world, civility of expression, excellence and rigor of thought, humility, compassion, and service. Bluffton’s Keeney Peace Lectureship was established in 1978 by the family of William Sr. and Kathryn Keeney to express appreciation for Bluffton’s influence and to strengthen the continuing peace witness among the community.

Oiler Outlook: Men’s Basketball Looks to Rebound in 1st-Place Showdown at Hillsdale

The Oilers men’s basketball team suffered their first conference loss (and first home loss) on Thursday. Now they must turn right around and travel to Hillsdale on Saturday, for a match-up between the two teams tied at the top of the Great Midwest standings. Our Deven Stover sat down with head coach Charlie Ernst for our latest Oiler Outlook.

Oiler Outlook: Women’s Basketball Team Aims to Rebound at Tiffin

The Findlay women’s basketball team suffered just their 2nd G-MAC loss of the season on Thursday, against nationally ranked Ashland. The Oilers have to rebound quickly, with a road trip to face another Ohio rival on deck for Saturday. Our Deven Stover sits down with head coach Michele Durand to preview the upcoming game at Tiffin.

Oiler Outlook (another look back): Volleyball Team Storms to G-MAC Crown & Regional Final

The University of Findlay volleyball squad put it all together at the right time late this fall. The Oilers won the Great Midwest Athletic Conference tournament championship and played their way all the way to the finals of the NCAA regional tourney. Our Jeremiah Jackson sat down with head coach Wick Colchagoff & a pair of players to talk about their postseason success.

Oiler Outlook (a look back): Men’s Soccer Squad Recaps Thrilling Postseason Run

The Oilers men’s soccer team this fall surpassed preseason expectations, winning the Great Midwest Athletic Conference tournament championship & advancing to the program’s 2nd-ever appearance in the Sweet Sixteen of the national bracket. Our Jeremiah Jackson had a chance to sit down with head coach Andy Smyth and midfielder Mitchell Hanosh to chat about their experience.

Oiler Outlook: Men’s Cross Country Team Heads to Nationals

For the first time in program history, the UF men’s cross country team qualified the entire squad for the national championship meet. As the Oilers prepare to head to Sacramento for Saturday’s season finale, our Andrea Hoffman sat down with head coach Eric Wymer, 4-time national qualifier Noah Fisher, and sophomore Landon Armstrong. Hear what they had to say in this edition of Oiler Outlook.

Oiler Outlook: Coach Allen Previews Saturday’s Match-up With Walsh

The Findlay football team has rebounded from their lone loss of the season, at home last month vs. Ashland, with a pair of road victories. Now the Oilers prepare to return home, with Walsh invading Donnell Stadium on Saturday. Our Andrea Hoffman sat down with head coach Kory Allen to get his thoughts on the state of the UF team and the game ahead, in our latest Oiler Outlook.

Oiler Outlook: Men’s & Women’s Basketball Preseason Preview

With the basketball season about to tip off at the University of Findlay, we took the opportunity to chat with both of the Oilers head coaches. Women’s bench boss Michele Durand and men’s head coach Charlie Ernst joined our Jeremiah Jackson for a brief conversation before the ladies begin their season this weekend, with the men to follow 7 days later.

2024 Wilkin Series: Colleen Marshall

As part of Tuesday’s Rock the Mock activities, NBC4 anchor Colleen Marshall pays a visit from Columbus to address students and the general public at the Delong Writing Center in CBSL. The award-winning anchor and political journalist will give her thoughts on “Journalism and Democracy” as part of this year’s Wilkin Series. The presentation begins at noon.