How Evangelicals Became a Political Powerhouse in America Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email A supporter of Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) waits for his arrival outside Centro de la Familia evangelical church January 28, 2012. ( Chip Somodevilla / Getty ) Produced by Isabel Angell Produced by PRI and WNYC