Hosted by Tim Whitaker

The New Evangelicals Podcast

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The New Evangelicals Podcast invites you into bold, thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. Each week our host, Tim Whitaker, speaks with pastors, theologians, scholars, and cultural leaders who are challenging the status quo, confronting Christian Nationalism, and imagining a more inclusive and just world.

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Hosted by Tim Whitaker

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www.thenewevangelicals.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

173. How to Break Free from White Supremacy // Caroline J. Sumlin 02.10.2023

Caroline J. Sumlin, educator, speaker and author of the new book, We’ll All Be Free: How a Culture of White Supremacy Devalues Us and How We Can Reclaim Our True Worth, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Caroline explains her background and why she decided to write her book. Tim and Caroline discuss the disparities she encountered teaching in Washington D.C. schools between predominately blac...

172. I'm an Ex-Pastor and Happier Than Ever // Brian Recker 28.09.2023

Ex pastor Brian Recker joins the live stream to talk about why he left his job as a pastor and what life is like after evangelicalism.   Last Chance To Enter our Giveaway! Donate Now   Watch this interview on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

171. Dave Ramsey's Total Money Takeover // Amy Fritz 25.09.2023

Amy Fritz, host of The Untangled Faith podcast, sits down with Tim to discuss her story. Amy gives some of her background. Tim and Amy discuss how her husband came to work for Dave Ramsey. They also discuss the red flags Amy and her husband began to see. Tim and Amy discuss the scandals that now plague Dave Ramsay’s ministry. Lastly, they discuss the resulting issues for Amy and her husband after...

169. Is Christianity Inherently Toxic? // Dan Koch 18.09.2023

In this episode Tim joins Dan Koch from You Have Permission Podcast to discuss the question: "Is Christianity Inherently Toxic?". Tim and Dan explain how the discussion was prompted by a Pete Enns video on the topic. Dan offers his thoughts on why Christianity can be compared to beer, and explains how reputable research has demonstrated a number of significant benefits to religion, when disconnect...

168. The Late Great Rapture Theology // Daniel G. Hummel 11.09.2023

Dr. Daniel Hummel, scholar, minister and author of the new book, The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle Over the End Times Shaped a Nation, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Dr. Hummel gives his background and why he decided to write a book on Dispensationalism. Tim and Dr. Hummel discuss what Premillenial Dispensationalism is. They also discuss the history of the...

167. Make Reformed Theology Great Again? // Travis McMaken & Tripp Fuller 08.09.2023

John Macarthur, Paul Washer, Matt Chandler, Voddie Baucham, Mark Driscoll before he became a MAGA Pentocostal salesman. These might be names you associate with the Reformed tradition.  But what if there’s more to being Reformed than God predestining most people to Hell and some people to Heaven?  Theologian W. Travis McMaken and Tripp Fuller join Tim to talk about why we shouldn’t throw Reformed t...

166. American Idolatry: Betraying the Gospel for Power // Dr. Andrew L. Whitehead 04.09.2023

Dr. Andrew Whitehead, sociologist, scholar and author of the new book, American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Dr. Whitehead gives some background about himself and his research. He and Tim discuss the reason he wrote his new book about Christian Nationalism. Tim and Dr. Whitehead discuss different aspects of...

165. Bibles, Ballots, and the Liturgy of Politics // Kaitlyn Schiess 28.08.2023

Kaitlyn Schiess, theologian, cohost of Holy Post podcast and author of the new book, The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where Do We Go From Here, sits down with Tim to discuss the book. Kaitlyn explains her background in Evangelism and how she eventually disentangled her faith. Tim and Kaitlyn discuss her book and why she decided to write it....

164. When "Religious Freedom" Really Means Privilege // Andrew L. Seidel and Alyssa 21.08.2023

TNE community member Alyssa cohosts today with Tim as they interview Andrew Seidel, attorney, activist and author of American Crusade: How the Supreme Court is Weaponizing Religious Freedom. Andrew explains his background as an attorney and activist for Freedom From Religion Foundation. Tim, Alyssa and Andrew talk about how the Supreme Court was weaponized by conservative justices to support relig...

163. Responding to Bad Apologetics // Billie Hoard 17.08.2023

Tim Whitaker brings on his friend Billie Hoard to respond to a YouTube video of Christian Apologists Frank Turek and Melissa Dougherty talking about the danger of the “trans” agenda.  This audio was pulled from our live YouTube Response to if you want to see the video check it out below!     YouTube Video Here Support Our Work Here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

162. How to Human // Carlos Whittaker 14.08.2023

Carlos Whittaker, speaker, musician social media content creator and author of the new book, How to Human: Three Ways to Share Life Beyond What Distracts, Divides and Disconnects Us, sits down with Tim to discuss his new book. Carlos explains his background in Evangelism and how he came on staff at churches like North Point. Tim and Carlos discuss when he began to see racism in the white Evangelic...

161. Resistance: Fighting Fascism Inside and Out of the Church // Lenny Duncan 07.08.2023

Lenny Duncan, former pastor, scholar and author of the new book, Dear Revolutionaries: A Field Guide for a World Beyond the Church, sits down with Tim to discuss their new book. Lenny describes their background in Lutheranism and how they left their pastoral position. Tim and Lenny discuss how white progressive denominations failed marginalized communities especially during the pandemic. They also...

160. Tasters, Stained Glass and Dog Vomit // Tripp Fuller and Tim Whitaker 04.08.2023

Tim and Tripp Visited Springfield Missouri in July to scope out the location for Theology Beer Camp.  While there, they did a live podcast and drank beer.     Check out the Lineup and Join us in Missouri October 19th-21st! PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD   Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

158. Leaving "Left Behind" Behind // Dr. Scot McKnight 31.07.2023

Dr. Scot McKnight, professor, theologian and author of the new book Revelation for the Rest of Us: A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as a Dissident Disciple, sits down with Tim to discuss his new book. Dr. McKnight explains his background in fundamental Evangelism. He also explains what caused him to deconstruct. Tim and Dr. McKnight discuss what prompted him to write about Revelation. They also di...

157. Rejecting The Diabolical Trinity // Mark Karris 24.07.2023

Dr. Mark Karris, therapist and author of the book The Diabolical Trinity: Healing Religious Trauma from a Wrathful God, Tormenting Hell, and a Sinful Self, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Dr. Karris explains his background and how he ended up in the church. Tim and Dr. Karris discuss his reasons for writing the book and his own deconstruction. They also discuss the psychology of hell and a...

156. I'm Finding My Voice, I Won't Shut Up // Ally Henny 17.07.2023

Ally Henny, minister, podcast host and author of the new book, I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Ally explains her background in black churches and her time in majority white Pentecostal churches. Tim and Ally discuss what the Episcopal denomination is. They also discuss what prompted Ally to write her book. Tim and All...

155. Evangelical Ableism // Will Harrison 10.07.2023

Will Harrison, therapist and moderator for TNE’s private Facebook group, talks with Tim about ableism in the church. Will explains his background and disability and when he began to deconstruct. Will and Tim discuss how the Evangelical church addresses ableism and treats those with disabilities. They also define ableism and how it makes navigation of faith in Evangelism difficult. Lastly, Tim and...

154. We're Going BACK to Church?! // Tim and Noah 07.07.2023

In this episode Tim and Noah sit down to process their current thoughts on church....and maybe going back? Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals   Support Our Work Get Tickets To Theology Beer Camp  PROMOCODE: TNEGODPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

153. The Evangelicals You Never Heard Of // Dr. Isaac Sharp 03.07.2023

Dr. Isaac Sharp, scholar on the history of Evangelicalism and author of the new book, The Other Evangelicals: A Story of Liberal, Black, Progressive, Feminist, and Gay Christians and The Movement That Pushed Them Out, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Dr. Sharp explains his background in Evangelicalism and why he wrote his new book. Tim and Dr. Sharp discuss how Evangelicals are defined. The...

152. Your Patriarchy is Reckless // Pastor Mike Walrond 29.06.2023

Tim posted a clip of Pastor Mike Warlond that went viral so Tim invited Pastor Mike on to talk.  They talk about the Bible and Bibliolatry, the history of White Evangelicalism in America and how to stay humble and accountable running a mega church in Harlem NYC.   Support Our Work Gets ticket to Theology Beer Camp Pastor Mike's Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

151. The Limits of Apologetics // Sean McDowell 26.06.2023

Dr. Sean McDowell, professor, apologist and podcast host sits down with Tim to discuss timely issues of doctrine and the faith. Dr. McDowell explains some of his background and how he became an apologist. Tim and Dr. McDowell discuss the primary doctrine needed for salvation. They also discuss the idea of objective truth in Christianity. Tim and Dr. McDowell discuss the mystery of the gospel and t...

150. I went to Re-Awaken America // Amanda Tyler 21.06.2023

Amanda Tyler, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee, an organization committed to ensuring the religious freedom of ALL Americans shares her experience attending the far right Re-Awaken America tour.  A tour that travels the country to wake patriots up to danger of the deep state and the plot to overthrow America's Christian heritage.    Support Our Work   Theology Beer Camp Details Le...

149. Fooled by White Jesus // Tamice Spencer-Helms 19.06.2023

Tamice Spencer-Helms, speaker, theologian and author of the book, Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Tamice explains her background in the black church and how she ended up at a white church. Tim and Tamice discuss how white Jesus represented the system of whiteness in the church. Tim and Tamice discuss the definition o...

148. Jesus v. Evangelicals // Dr. Constantine Campbell 12.06.2023

Dr. Constantine Campbell, New Testament scholar, documentary host and author of the book, Jesus v. Evangelicals: A Biblical Critique of a Wayward Movement, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Dr. Campbell explains his background in Evangelicalism and how he decided to write a book about American Evangelism. Tim and Dr. Campbell discuss Christian Nationalism in Evangelicalism. They also discuss...

147. Surviving Hellsong // Janice and Tiff 05.06.2023

Have you seen the recent Hillsong documentary on FX The Secrets of Hillsong?  Tim brings on Janice and Tiff who were both featured in the documentary to get their unfiltered thoughts about the documentary, what it did well, and where it missed the mark.  Pre-Sale Tickets now available for Theology Beer Camp 2023 - https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/tbc23/ Donate to The New Evangelicals - htt...

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