The New Evangelicals Podcast

Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA and Turning Point Faith hosted over a thousand pastors in Nashville, Tennessee uniting them around "tyrannical" COVID restrictions and the belief that the Church is under attack in America.  This event hosted dozens of speakers all reinforcing these beliefs.  Tim Whitaker from the New Evangelicals attended the event to listen to what was said on stage...

Kristian A. Smith, online pastor, podcast host, social media content creator and author sits down with Tim to discuss his experience in the black church tradition. Kristian explains his background and what led him to deconstruct. Tim and Kristian discuss racism in both white and black churches. They also discuss decolonizing work that needs to be done in both white and black churches. Lastly, Tim...

Joseph Yoo, pastor and author of the new book, When The Saints Come Flying In, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Joseph explains his background. Tim and Joseph discuss how Joseph transitioned from being an ordained Methodist pastor to pastoring an Episcopal church. Tim and Joseph discuss the idea for his book. Lastly, Tim and Joseph discuss the issue of Christian Nationalism and how to resis...

In this episode, Tim sits down with Jennifer Bird, PHD to discuss her research on the concept of marriage in the Bible. Dr. Bird explains how analyzing the genre and cultural context of the Bible challenges the validity of evangelical proof-texts for "biblical marriage" theology Dr. Bird also discusses why the words "husband" and "wife" don't belong in our English translations of Genesis, and why...

On this episode of the podcast Matt Matias owner of Memes4Jesus, one of the largest meme accounts on the internet comes on the podcast to talk about being a conservative christian but seeing the major rot in evangelical institutions. Matt and Tim talk about the world of memes, the recent meme wars and how Matt reconciles his traditional sexual ethic with his admission that the Church has caused gr...

Dr. Pete Enns, theologian, scholar, podcast host of The Bible for Normal People and Faith for Normal People, and author of his new book, Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming or How I Stumbled and Tripped My Way Into Finding a Bigger God, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Pete explains where the title of his book originated. Tim and Pete discuss different themes in the...

Josh Porter, musician, pastor and author of the new book Death to Deconstruction: Reclaiming Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Josh explains his background in evangelicalism and now it led him to the music he was involved with for many years. Tim and Josh discuss what led him to write his book. They also discuss both the controversial and provocative aspe...

Author and activist Shane Claiborne joins Tim on the podcast to talk about Shane's newest book Rethinking Life and about their recent trip to Nashville, TN to protest for gun legislation Donate and Tell us your Holy Sh! T Moment Shane's Book Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Dr. Thomas Jay Oord, scholar and author of the books, God Can't: How to Believe in God After Abuse, Tragedy and Other Evils, and Open and Relational Theology, sits down with Tim to discuss Open and Relational Theology. Dr. Oord explains his background in Evangelism. Tim and Dr. Oord discuss Open Theology. Tim and Dr. Oord discuss, the power of God, defining the love of God, and explaining God's re...

Dr. Bart Ehrman, scholar, professor, social media content creator, and author or the new book Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says About the End, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Dr. Ehrman explains his background in Christianity and his departure from it. Tim and Dr. Ehrman discuss the reason for the new book's subject matter. Tim and Dr. Ehrman discuss what type of Biblical literature R...

On this special episode Tripp Fuller and Tim respond to a podcast episode between Jonny Root (Turning Point Faith) and Virgil Walker (G3 Ministries) discussing if you can be a democrat and be a christian. Tim and Tripp walk through the entire podcast giving their own commentary as they go along. Support Our Work Listen To Tripp's Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &...

Jessica Willis Fisher, musician, former reality television star and author of the book Unspeakable: Surviving My Childhood and Finding My Voice, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Jessica explains her background on reality television and as an entertainer. Jessica and Tim discuss what was happening inside her family growing up. They also discuss how the abuse she experienced was allowed to co...

Josh Sherif, pastor and author, and Sarah Tierney, author and mental health therapist, sit down with Tim to discuss their book, The Stranger at our Shore: How Immigrants and Refugees Strengthen the Church. Josh and Sarah both explain their backgrounds: Josh as an Egyptian immigrant and Sarah as the daughter of missionaries. Tim, Sarah and Josh discuss the premise behind their book. Tim and Josh di...

Billie and Paul Hoard, authors of Eucontamination: A Christian Study in the Logic of Disgust and Contamination sit down with Tim to discuss their journal article. Billie and Paul summarize their background and how that led them to research disgust and write their article. Tim, Billie and Paul discuss what disgust is and how it is emotionalized. Tim, Billie and Paul discuss how disgust became a par...

Dr. Anthea Butler, professor and author of the book, White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America, sits down with Tim to discuss the book. Dr. Butler explains some of her background and how she became a historian. Tim and Dr. Butler discuss how her book came about. Tim and Dr. Butler discuss the dynamics of white Evangelicalism with far right groups. They also discuss how to resis...

Authors of the Great Sex Rescue and mother daughter duo, Scheila Gregoir and Rebecca Lindenbach come on the show for an emergency episode to talk about the Gospel Coalition's recent piece titled Sex Won't Save You (But It Points to the One Who Will) By Josh Butler. This episode does contain sexually explicit language but is an important dialogue about the penis centered sexual ethic many in the Ev...

In this episode, Tim sits down with Bradley Onishi from Straight White American Jesus, talking about the Asbury Revival from an academic perspective, with scholar of history Leah Payne, and scholar of religion Matthew Taylor. Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicals Support our work Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more ab...

Katherine Stewart, journalist and author of the book, Power Worshippers, sits down with Tim to discuss Christian Nationalism and Good News Clubs in public schools. Katherine Stewart explains her background and why she began investigating Good News Clubs (part of Child Evangelism). Tim and Katherine talk about what she found in her investigation about the Good News Clubs getting permission to be in...

In this episode, Tim sits down with renowned historical scholar John Dominic Crossan to discuss the historical Jesus, and how the ongoing revelations of historical critical research and science are essentially interconnected with the art of theology. Dom offers his perspective on how proximity to empire has influenced the trajectory of Christian doctrine, and how he understands the meaning of Jesu...

Jess Herberger, a social media content creator, intersection of history and the Bible teacher and the author of her latest book, Life Surrendered, sits down with Tim to discuss her book, and online community: The Table. Jess explains her background and how she came to both study and teach the bible in the spaces where she is now. Tim and Jess discuss her online community and how she approaches the...

Diana Butler Bass and Tripp Fuller join Tim to talk about their upcoming class Empty Altars: American Saints in a Cynical Age aimed at exploring the season of Lent. Why does lent matter? What do you do with the Church calendar as an evangelical who was never exposed to it? How does death play a role in lent? Tim, Diana and Tripp dive headfirst into these and more Support Our Work Sign Up for Tripp...

Dr. Matthew Taylor, professor and author, sits down with Tim to discuss the New Apostolic Reformation and its ties to Christian Nationalism. Dr. Taylor explains his background in Evangelism and his education. Tim and Dr. Taylor explain what the New Apostolic Reformation is. Dr. Taylor and Tim discuss those prominent figures in Christian Nationalism and their intersection with NAR. Dr. Taylor and T...

In this episode, Tim interviews Sara Billups to discuss her book: Orphaned Believers: How a Generation of Christian Exiles Can Find Their Way Home. Sar shares her story of leaving consumerist evangelical culture behind, to rediscover Jesus and faith based community. Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicals Support our work Buy Sara's Book! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPriv...

Cynthia Vacca Davis, professor, social media content creator and author of the book Intersexion, sits down with Tim to discuss the book. Cynthia explains her background in Christian spaces. Tim and Cynthia discuss how she met the person who was the inspiration for the book. Tim and Cynthia explain her struggle at a Christian University as an LGBTQIA affirming professor. Lastly, Cynthia explains wh...

Brandi Miller, chief storyteller for Quest Church, op-ed writer for the Huffington Post, and podcast creator for "Reclaiming My Theology", sits down with Tim to discuss her journey. Brandi explains some of her background. Tim and Brandi discuss her conversion to Christianity and her deconstruction journey. Tim and Brandi discuss what she's doing now. Lastly, Tim and Brandi examine how conservative...