The New Evangelicals Podcast 394. How We're Building a Better Path Forward with Tim Whitaker and Malynda Hale
Sep 8, 2025
Malynda Hale, executive director of The New Evangelicals and a professional vocalist, joins Tim Whitaker for a compelling discussion on faith and community. They explore the evolution of the organization and the meaning behind 'New Evangelicals', inspired by a desire for inclusivity. Malynda shares her experiences in the AME tradition and how they contrast with white evangelicalism. Together, they envision a future of justice-oriented Christianity, emphasizing love and compassion as core values.
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Reclaiming 'Evangelical'
- Tim chose "The New Evangelicals" to reclaim the term evangelical from harmful uses and return it to a justice-rooted meaning.
- He believes evangelical originally meant bringing good news and wants to model inclusive, justice-oriented Christianity.
Reframing Loaded Terms
- Both hosts want to reclaim terms like "woke" and "evangelical" from pejorative uses by conservative factions.
- They frame being "woke" as awareness of injustice aligned with Jesus' teachings.
Raised In A Social Justice Church
- Malynda describes growing up in an AME church rooted in liberation theology and social justice.
- She contrasted that upbringing with her shock at conservative college Christianity and its treatment of LGBTQ people.
