The New Evangelicals Podcast

Summary Tim recaps his experience attending the Exiles in Babylon conference and shares his thoughts on the event. The conference covered various topics such as Israel and Palestine, deconstruction and reconstruction, women and patriarchy, LGBTQ+ issues, and politics in the church. Tim discusses the controversy surrounding the event due to the host, Preston Sprinkle, holding a non-affirming stance...

Summary Bri Stensrud, founder of Women of Welcome, and author of the book, Starts with Welcome: The Journey Toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation, discusses her passion for the immigration conversation and how it changed her personal and professional life. Bri reflects on the disconnect between the evangelical culture she grew up in and the reality of the immigration issue,...

Summary In this conversation, Tim and April discuss the recent events involving Josh Howerton and Mark Driscoll. They talk about Josh's apology and the similarities between his apology and another pastor's apology. They also discuss Mark's controversial remarks at the Stronger Men's Conference and his use of the Jezebel spirit trope. The conversation delves into the problematic nature of these act...

Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker and Dan Koch discuss the upcoming book by Richard B. Hayes, a respected New Testament scholar, titled 'The Widening of God's Mercy: A Thoroughly Biblical Account of LGBTQ Affirmation in the Church.' They explore the potential impact of the book and the various reactions it has received. They also discuss the importance of acknowledging the harm caused by...

Sharon McMahon discusses her background. She emphasizes the importance of pluralism and focusing on behaviors rather than beliefs. She shares her passion for government and history, as well as the process of writing her book The Small and the Mighty.  Takeaways Engaging with different perspectives can be challenging but is essential for personal growth and learning. Online harassment is a signific...

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Summary In this conversation, Tim responds to a viral clip of a mega church pastor giving marriage advice. He critiques the pastor's perspective on marriage, particularly the gendered and stereotypical views that men don't care about weddings and women's bodies belong to their husbands. Tim argues that this mentality wreaks havoc on people, especially women, and promotes unhealthy dynamics in marr...

Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker interviews Reverend Susan Langner, who was the subject of a YouTube video where a young man confronts her for being a female LGBTQ affirming pastor. They discuss the incident, the challenges of being a woman in ministry, and their different experiences with the Bible. Susan shares her upbringing in a progressive church and the importance of questioning an...

Summary In this conversation, Tim and April discuss negative reviews Tim has received for his podcast and delve into the topic of prophecy. They also analyze a controversial statement made by pastor Josh Howerton about women's roles on their wedding night. The conversation highlights the unrealistic expectations and harmful stereotypes perpetuated by purity culture and the need for open and honest...

Summary In this conversation, Tim and Dr. Randal Rauser respond to a video from the Within Reason Podcast hosted by atheist Alex O'Connor, in which he discusses William Lane Craig's defense of the Canaanite slaughter in the Bible. They discuss the moral implications of God commanding the killing of innocent children and the justification of genocide. They also explore the concept of divine command...

Summary In this conversation, Tim, Janice, and Ashlee discuss their origin story and how they connected on social media. They delve into the pitfalls of social media deconstruction content creation, grifters, what healthy accountability looks like, and why caution when choosing who to platform is critical. They also discuss why decolonizing is essential to the work of deconstruction and needs to b...

Summary In this episode, Tim and Andrew L. Whitehead discuss recent events related to Christian nationalism. They start by examining Donald Trump's attempt to sell a Bible during Holy Week, highlighting the disconnect between his actions and his claims of faith. They then delve into the concept of Christian nationalism and its association with persecution. The conversation shifts to the Society fo...

Summary In this episode, Tim responds to a clip from John Mark Comer discussing the reasons why people deconstruct their faith. Tim critiques Comer's points and offers his own insights. He highlights the importance of addressing church abuse and unaccountable spaces, the impact of poor teaching and shoddy theology, the misconceptions about sin and sexual morality, and bad arguments about the influ...

Summary Brian McLaren discusses his new book, Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart, that addresses the multiple crises facing our world, including climate change, white Christian nationalism, and ecological overshoot. McLaren emphasizes the feeling of doom that many people experience and the need for a deep spiritual transformation to address the root problem.  Takeaways D...

Summary In this episode, Tim and April introduce their new segment, TNE Recaps, where they discuss and provide humorous commentary on current events. They start by reviewing and voting on the Tweet of the Week, which includes tweets from Nancy Piercy, Joel Berry, and Alex Jones. They then discuss a controversial statement made by Donald Trump at a rally, where he referred to the January 6th rioter...

Summary In this conversation, Tim and Kevin Carnahan review a sermon by Ed Young, a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The sermon includes xenophobic rhetoric and misinformation about immigration. They discuss the misinterpretation of parables, the intertwining of Texas culture and Christian nationalism, and the false narrative surrounding immigration. They also address the flawe...

Summary Jim Wallis is author of several books that discuss the rise of white Christian nationalism and its threat to democracy. He calls for a remnant church that stands against Christian nationalism and works towards justice and equality.  Takeaways White Christian nationalism is a political takeover of evangelicalism that poses a threat to democracy. Building a new American church requires multi...

Summary In this episode, Tim delves into the case against John MacArthur, a well-known pastor and theologian. He discusses MacArthur's views on slavery, and highlights MacArthur's legacy of protecting men in his church who have been accused of sexual abuse. Tim presents evidence of MacArthur's knowledge of the abuse and his failure to take appropriate action. This conversation exposes the disturbi...

Tim is joined by Billie Hoard to watch and respond to Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik’s DISASTER of an interview with Taylor Lorenz in what is a masterclass of learning how propaganda words and how empty its rhetoric is. Check out our website for merch, educational materials, and how to join our community! If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Follow Us On Instagram @thenewe...

Sarah McCammon discusses her book, The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church, and her personal journey of leaving the white evangelical church. She explores the reasons for writing the book and the motivations behind the exvangelical movement.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:05 Motivation for Writing the Book 04:31 Reasons for Leaving the Evangelical...

Summary In this episode, Tim delves into the PRRI data on Christian nationalism, highlighting the percentage of Americans who adhere to or reject Christian nationalist views. Tim explores the geographical breakdown of Christian nationalism support, its correlation with political affiliation, and the interpretation of Christian nationalism in the black community. Takeaways Christian nationalism is...

Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker and Thomas Jay Oord discuss the book 'The Deconstruction of Christianity' by Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett. They explore themes such as the concept of objective truth, the ambiguity of scripture, the role of subjectivity in interpretation, the problem of selective objectivity, the complexity of biblical interpretation, the inconsistencies in fundamentali...

Summary Bill Yoh, a member of one of America's wealthiest families, shares his journey from the business world to working in nonprofit and faith-based spaces. Bill emphasizes the importance of faith becoming the central part of life and using his privilege to serve the underserved.  Takeaways Engaging in dialogue and civil discourse is essential for bridging the division in society. Faith can be i...

Andrew Whitehead joins Tim to talk about the brand new PRRI data on Christian Nationalism and how it will impact this year's 2024 election. Read the report here Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker and Billie Hoard discuss recent cases of violence against trans people and the hostile environment they face. They highlight the controversial mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral and the case of Next Benedict, a non-binary teenager who died after being bullied. They also explore the role of Christian nationalism and the theology of disgust in perpetuating dis...