The New Evangelicals Podcast 232. TNE TALKS: The False White Gospel // Jim Wallis
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 multiracial, multifaith, and multigenerational coalitions.
Faith and hope are essential in the fight against Christian nationalism and the pursuit of justice.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:01 Political Takeover of Evangelicalism
03:21 Jim Wallis’ Journey
06:15 Learning from Black Churches
08:09 Rediscovering the Teachings of Jesus
09:08 The Importance of Defeating Christian Nationalism
10:08 The Threat to Democracy
11:31 White Christian Nationalism: Extreme or Cyclical?
16:19 The Good Samaritan Parable
23:53 Shining the Light of Truth
28:15 The Remnant Church
31:31 The Hope of a New Generation
39:30 The Power of Faith and Hope
51:03 Conclusion and Call to Action
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