The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

The Gospel Truth

Nov 30, 2023

Tim Alberta, a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism, discusses the state of evangelicalism in America. They explore the intersections of faith and politics, reflecting on the theological arguments surrounding Christians embracing controversial figures like Donald Trump. They also discuss reevaluating priorities, the Vanderplatz endorsement, healing the GOP and Christianity after Trump, and bid farewell with book recommendations.

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Tim Alberta

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Quick takeaways

Evangelicals interpreting faith through the lens of politics contradicts the essence of Christianity.

Self-reflection and honest conversations are crucial for reclaiming and strengthening faith traditions and political movements.

Conservatives feeling under attack and displaced may enable actions they otherwise wouldn't due to a perceived threat to Christianity.

Deep dives

Reevaluating Faith Traditions

The podcast episode explores the journey of Tim Alberta, a former pastor's kid, as he grapples with the disillusionment he feels towards institutional Christianity and his own white evangelical tradition. He reflects on the impact of the Trump presidency and COVID-19, as well as the death of his father, which prompted him to critically examine his faith. Alberta's book, 'The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory: American Evangelicals in the Age of Extremism,' delves into the phenomenon of evangelical Christians merging their faith with politics and the transformation of religious values in light of evolving political ideologies.

Introduction

2min

The Intersection of Faith and Politics

32min

Reevaluating Priorities and Finding Meaning

19min

The Vanderplatz Endorsement and Evangelicals' Support for Trump

4min

Analyzing the Argument for Voting Trump Despite Unfitness for Office

3min

Healing GOP and Christianity After Trump

7min

Apologies, Book Recommendation, and Gift Subscriptions

2min

Jonah returns to distinctly Frenchian territory on today’s Remnant, which explores the state of evangelicalism in America. His guest is Tim Alberta, a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism. Tim’s new book raises an exigent question: Why are so many interpreting faith through the lens of politics instead of the other way round? Tune in to learn all about Tim’s religious journey, how Donald Trump’s relationship with the evangelical movement is changing, and why Jonah feels both ideologically homeless and secure at the same time.

Show Notes:

-Tim’s webpage

-Tim’s new book,The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism

-Tim: “My Father, My Faith, and Donald Trump”

-Tim: “Donald Trump Is on the Wrong Side of the Religious Right”

-The Remnant with Russell Moore

-Jonah: “No Movement That Embraces Trump Can Call Itself Conservative”

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