Tim Alberta

Conspiracy theories, political idolatry, church divisions, and pastoral burnout. How do we explain what’s happened to the evangelical movement in America? Tim Alberta is a political journalist and staff writer for The Atlantic. His new book, “The Power, the Glory, and the Kingdom,” looks at how evangelicalism lost its way. As an evangelical himself, Alberta says fear and greed created the conditions for extremism to take over the movement. Also this week, surprising data after the Dobbs decision shows birthrates are up in states that banned abortion, but overall abortion rates nationwide are also higher. And should we use ChatGPT to interpret the Bible? Kaitlyn’s new article says probably not.   Holy Post Plus Extended Tim Alberta Interview https://www.patreon.com/posts/94152371 0:00 - Intro   1:25 - Show starts   2:13 - Theme Song   2:35 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - Get 10% off your first month at www.FaithfulCounseling.com/HOLYPOST   3:45 - Are abortion rates increasing or decreasing    26:25 - Should AI interpret Scripture   48:13 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.    49:25 - Sponsor - Blueland - Get 30% off your first order by going to www.blueland.com/HOLYPOST   50:38 - Interview Intro   55:20 - What made evangelicals feel under siege   1:06:00 - Pervasive greed   1:13:00 - How Trumpism is impacting the local church   1:30:06 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Our abortion video from 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvWD7ykNjCc   ‎The Daily: Ending Roe Was Supposed to Reduce Abortions. It Didn’t. on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000636899810   Why Do We Want AI to Interpret Scripture? https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/december/ai-artificial-intelligence-interpret-scripture-bible.html ‎ Other resources:   The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta - https://amzn.to/418LPNb   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.  

Tim Alberta of The Atlantic joins Jonah to talk about his latest piece How Politics Poisoned the Evangelical Church. The story and the evangelical church is personal to Alberta, as he grew up a “pastor’s kid” in Brighton, Michigan, and has witnessed a changing of the church from the frontlines. What surprised him about writing this piece? Why is he “angry”? Plus, stick around to the end for some rank, 2024 GOP presidential punditry. Show Notes: How Politics Poisoned the Evangelical Church by Tim Alberta Tim’s Twitter Tim’s Atlantic page The Dispatch Podcast episode mentioning Tim’s piece Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political analyst and author Tim Alberta discusses the importance of playing the long game in politics and religion, avoiding short-term wins for lasting impact. They delve into the decline of organized Christianity, focusing on character over party politics, and upholding means over ends in civic engagement.

Esteemed journalist Tim Alberta joins Axe and Murphy to discuss the shocking news cycle, including an attempted assassination, the Republican National Convention, Trump's VP pick, political shifts, legacy politics, and more.

Author Tim Alberta and host Curtis Chang discuss how some use the message of the cross as a political weapon, pushing away truth-seeking non-believers. They share strategies for staying focused on the gospel amid distorted political culture in the church.

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.

Jonathan Schanzer, a terrorism finance expert, delves into the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, exploring the implications for local populations. Tim Alberta of The Atlantic examines the enduring loyalty of MAGA supporters, focusing on personal connections over ideology. Olivia Nuzzi's insights on political scandals spark a discussion about ethics in journalism and the moral responsibilities of public figures. Together, they navigate the intricate landscapes of modern politics, emotional appeals, and the transformative power of discourse.

Tim Alberta, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism, discusses the modern evangelical movement, the Republican party, federal sentencing guidelines, and personal transformations. They explore the history of the evangelical movement, the connection between evangelical Christianity and politics, and the lessons on finding happiness and meaning.

Author Tim Alberta discusses how American evangelicals have prioritized political gains over the Gospel, their views on media coverage of Christian scandals, Christian nationalism, and the future of the Church.

Tim Alberta, author and journalist, joins Charlie Sykes to discuss evangelicals who worship America, a 500-year moment for Christianity, and the organized crime syndicate Jerry Falwell built. They also explore the emotional impact of facing confrontations about politics at a funeral, the doubt about God's control in the upcoming election, and concerns about Mike Johnson's use of scripture for personal or political gain.