How an Australian pastor is influencing the presidential race

<p>The governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, is hoping to be the next president of the United States.</p><p>To become the Republican nominee, Ron DeSantis knows who he needs to win over: religious Americans who oppose things like abortion and gay rights.</p><p>He’s called upon an unlikely figure for help – an Australian preacher known for his outspoken conservative views.</p><p>Today, author of <em>Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity Is Taking Over the World</em> and contributor to <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Elle Hardy, on how a pastor from rural Victoria has become a feature of the Republican race to the White House. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest: </strong>Author of<strong> </strong><em>Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity Is Taking Over the World</em> Elle Hardy</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>