Saved by the City Best of SBTC: How We Survived the Great Evangelical Betrayal
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Jul 24, 2025 The speakers dive into their tumultuous relationship with evangelicalism, grappling with its evolving identity and their personal connections to the movement. They share nostalgic tales from their youth, revealing the blend of acceptance and societal pressures that shaped their faith. A thought-provoking missions trip sparks reflections on social justice, while public opinions from Washington Square Park highlight the diverse and often humorous perceptions of being 'evangelical.' Disillusionment emerges as they confront the movement's contradictions, searching for a path toward authentic faith.
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Childhood Conversion Stories
- Roxy Stone remembered accepting Jesus at a summer camp as a child and repeating the prayer several times to ensure her salvation was authentic.
- Caitlin Beatty had her conversion experience at a youth group event in eighth grade despite social pressures.
Youth Culture Shaped Identity
- Roxy Stone cherishes growing up with evangelical youth culture including magazines like Brio and music like DC Talk.
- These cultural artifacts helped her develop a strong identity and stand out confidently as a young Christian.
2016 Revealed Evangelical Hypocrisy
- The 2016 Access Hollywood tape exposed hypocrisy and silence among evangelical leaders supporting Trump.
- This moment was a personal and communal crisis, shaking faith in evangelical values and leadership.