Lost Debate The Evangelicals with Tim Alberta
Jan 2, 2024
Tim Alberta discusses his new book exploring the birth and rise of America's evangelical movement, highlighting deceit, scandal, and fear. He recounts a distressing experience at a funeral where political views and faith were confronted. The intrusion of right-wing politics in the evangelical church and the challenges of evangelizing in a negative perception are explored. The rise of Jerry Falwell Sr. and his influential evangelical political movement is detailed. The experiences of a progressive church leader facing challenges in a conservative atmosphere are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Confrontations and Controversies at a Funeral
02:24 • 3min
The Intrusion of Right-Wing Politics in the Evangelical Church
05:15 • 10min
The Rise of Jerry Falwell Sr. and the Evangelical Movement
14:56 • 16min
The Challenges of a Progressive Church Leader
31:02 • 13min