A new book by Kristin Kobes Du Mez

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Kristin Kobes Du Mez wrote her last book about the politics of evangelical hypermasculinity. This book focuses on Christian women and how their culture shapes economic and political values.

When Kristin Kobes Du Mez’ book “Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation” was published in 2020, it quickly became a cultural phenomenon for the way it connected evangelical hypermasculinity with support for President Donald Trump.

Now, Du Mez is back with a follow-up — but this time, she’s focused on Christian women.

“I wanted to look at the popular religious culture that shapes Christian women's lives: Christian radio, Christian publishing, romance novels, mommy blogs, influencers, multi-level marketing companies, Mary Kay, Lularoe, all of...