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Every Knee Shall Bend” comes from Philippians 2:10, a verse about ultimate authority and allegiance. The name reflects how this scripture is often invoked in Christian nationalist rhetoric, and signals the publication’s focus on how religious language shapes politics and public life.

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Examining the ideas, leaders, and cultural forces shaping Christian nationalism, and creating space for open, research-driven articles.

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Founding Editor of Every Knee Shall Bend and a doctoral candidate in Interdisciplinary Leadership. His research focuses on Christian nationalism, spiritual warfare, and digital mobilization.
Tess Starman (she/they) is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Simpson College. Her research specializes on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and power at the nexus of religion and politics.
Psychologist, Minister, Deeply committed to social justice