On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Dr. Sabrina Strings—She is Professor and North Hall Chair of Black Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Strings brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having received the UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship and holding a joint appointment in the School of Public Health and Department of Sociology. A certified yoga teacher, her insights on yoga have been featured in The Feminist Wire, Yoga International, and LA Yoga. Dr. Strings is also an acclaimed author, with her award-winning work appearing in Ethnic and Racial Studies, Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society, Fat Studies, and Feminist Media Studies. They delve into her groundbreaking book, "Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia," which has garnered significant acclaim and features in Essence, Ms. Magazine, Colorlines, Bitchmedia, and on NPR, KPFA, and WNYC. Don’t miss this compelling discussion on race, body image, and societal perceptions.
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Rabbi Tovia Singer—He is an Orthodox rabbi and the founder and director of Outreach Judaism. Jesse and Rabbi Tovia dive into the big questions at the heart of Jewish–Christian dialogue, exploring Scripture, prophecy, repentance, and what it means to truly know God. Rabbi Singer shares insights from decades of teaching and debate, while Jesse presses on theology, culture, and the state of belief in a secular age. It’s a lively, respectful clash of ideas you won’t want to miss. They also tackle hot-button topics like the Messiah, salvation, and the reliability of the New Testament canon—expect sharp exchanges and a few surprising points of agreement.
📌 In this episode highlight of The Fallen State TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson interviews Dr. John G. West—He is an author, scientist, Christian, and the Vice President of the Discovery Institute in Seattle, Washington. He has a new book coming out called 'Stockholm Syndrome Christianity'.
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Dr. John G. West—He is an author, Christian scientist, and the Vice President of the Discovery Institute in Seattle, Washington. He has a new book coming out called 'Stockholm Syndrome Christianity'. Dr. West unpacks why so many churches seem to “make peace” with hostile cultural pressures, and what courage, truth, and repentance look like in an age of compromise. He and Jesse dig into the relationship between science and faith, the state of American institutions, and how believers can resist ideological capture without losing grace. Lively, clear, and surprisingly hopeful, this conversation challenges viewers to think harder about where the church is headed—and how to stand firm. They also revisit the long-running debate over intelligent design, academic freedom, and why dissenting voices in science and theology get silenced. Dr. West shares practical steps for pastors, parents, and students...
On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Angela Stanton-King—She is an author, TV personality, and founder of Auntie Angie's House. Angela, who is known for being the goddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece, Alveda King, shares her incredible journey from a troubled upbringing and time in prison to receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. She opens up about her experiences with redemption, faith, and forgiveness, and discusses the work she’s now doing alongside RFK Jr. to uplift and support others in need. They touch on anger, abortion, perfect peace, politics, the government, black mess, and more!
