The New Evangelicals Podcast

Hosted by Tim Whitaker
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Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 23min

Best of TNE: Why You don't want a Biblical Marriage with Jennifer Bird

Original Episode #143 | Why You Don't Want A Biblical Marriage // Jennifer Bird ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 30, 2025 • 29min

393. This Christian Politician is Fighting Christian Nationalism

In today's epsisode, Tim interviews Congressman Eric Swalwell, discussing his political journey from a Republican upbringing to becoming a Democrat. They explore the impact of Trump and MAGA on American politics, the challenges of Christian nationalism, and the importance of protecting democracy. Eric's Government Page | Swalwell.house.gov Chapters 06:52 The Impact of Trump and MAGA Politics 12:25 Understanding Christian Nationalism 16:35 Protecting Democracy and Political Strategy 20:26 Current Cultural and Political Climate ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 28, 2025 • 52min

392. From Iran to the U.S.: Dr. Annahita West on Politics, Identity, and Change

In today's episode, Tim interviews Dr. Annahita Madhavi West, a psychologist and Iranian-American immigrant. They discuss her journey from Iran to the U.S., the cultural and religious landscape of Iran, the impact of American intervention in Iranian politics, and the current state of immigration and asylum in the U.S. Dr. West shares her critical views on the Democratic Party and emphasizes the importance of hope and advocacy for justice in the face of political challenges. Annahita on Instagram | @dr_annahitamahdaviwest Chapters 01:40 Growing Up in Iran: A Personal Journey 07:43 Cultural and Religious Dynamics in Iran 17:21 The Current State of Immigration in the U.S. 25:31 Political Landscape: Trump, Biden, and Beyond 34:09 Faith, Hope, and Advocacy ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 21min

391. Why It's Time to Go Third Party with Maurice Mitchell

In today's episode, Tim interviews Maurice Mitchell, the National Director of the Working Families Party (WFP). They discuss the origins and purpose of the WFP, the concept of fusion voting, and the significance of Zoran Mamdani's campaign. Maurice's Working Families Party Page Chapters 03:30 The Origins and Purpose of the Working Families Party 18:03 The Role of Faith in Politics and the Left 31:06 Zoran Mamdani's Campaign and Its Significance 42:28 The Intersection of Faith and Politics in the Pro-Democracy Movement ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 5min

390. Understanding the Philosophy behind "Toxic Empathy"

In today's episode, Tim engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Myron Penner about the complexities of empathy, particularly in the context of Christian nationalism. They explore the idea of toxic empathy, its implications for social justice, and the theological frameworks that shape our understanding of empathy. Myron's Website | Myronapenner.com Highlights: 01:57 Exploring the Concept of Toxic Empathy 19:53 Empathy in the Context of Immigration and Nationalism 27:30 The Intersection of Faith, Law, and Morality 43:07 Navigating Two Realities in Society ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 6min

389. The Future of Christianity in America

In today's episode, Tim engages in a deep conversation with Jonathan Merritt, a prominent thought leader at the intersection of faith and culture. They explore Jonathan's journey from growing up in a conservative evangelical household to navigating his identity as a gay man. Jonathan's Website | Jonathanmerritt.com Highlights 04:01 Jonathan Merritt: A Journey Through Faith and Culture 11:08 Coming Out: The Intersection of Faith and Identity 17:19 The Impact of the Religious Right on LGBTQ+ Lives 29:59 The Role of Media in Shaping Narratives 39:42 The Evolution of Christianity in America 51:35 Hope and Transformation in Charismatic Christianity _______________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 10min

388. Iran and America Part 3: Why You Should Not Believe in the Rapture

In Part 3 of our series on Iran, Tim and Daniel Hummel delve into the complex relationship between dispensationalism, rapture theology, and Christian Zionism, exploring their historical origins, theological implications, and the impact on U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel and Iran. Daniel's Website | Danielghummel.com Highlights 09:43 The Origins and Evolution of Rapture Theology 19:30 The Intersection of Dispensationalism and Christian Zionism 29:11 The Role of Iran and Other Nations in Prophecy 39:24 The Human Cost of Theological Beliefs 49:19 Future of Dispensationalism and Its Cultural Relevance ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 30, 2025 • 52min

387. Iran and America Part 2: Iran vs The Islamic Republic

In this episode, Tim engages in a profound conversation with Nazanin Nour, an Iranian human rights activist. They explore the stark contrast between the oppressive Iranian regime and the resilient Iranian people, who are fighting for their rights and freedoms. Nazanin's Podcast | Mehmooni with Nazanin Nazanin on Instagram | @iamnazaninnour Chapters 02:12 Understanding the Iranian Regime vs. the People 12:09 The Impact of Sanctions and International Relations 14:52 Recent Events: Israel and Iran's Tensions 29:00 Gender Inequality Under the Iranian Regime 42:08 How the West Can Support Iranian Voices ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 29min

386. Iran and America Part 1: We Gave Them Their Nuclear Program

Donate to ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Sins of Empathy"⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, Tim and Kevin Carnahan delve into the complex geopolitical landscape involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. They explore the historical context of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, the Iranian Revolution, and the rise of the Islamic Republic. Kevin's Author Page⁠ Kevin on TikTok: ⁠@kevincarnahan2 Highlights 05:26 The Role of the United States in Iran's Politics 11:25 The Rise of the Ayatollah and Shia Governance 17:29 The Impact of the Iraq War on Iran's Power 42:32 The Nuclear Dilemma: Iran's Intentions 57:40 Escalation: Israel and Iran's Ongoing Conflict 01:09:10 The Potential for Wider War: Analyzing the Risks ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 23, 2025 • 53min

385. Breaking free from LGBTQ+ shame with Eric Feltes

Donate to ⁠⁠"Sins of Empathy"⁠ In this episode, Tim speaks with Eric Feltes, a life coach specializing in helping gay men overcome shame and embrace their identities. They discuss the impact of cultural and religious backgrounds on self-acceptance, the importance of community, and the ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, especially in the context of Pride Month and rising Christian nationalism. Eric Feltes: Website | ⁠Lifecoachingbyfeltes.com⁠ Instagram | ⁠@ericfeltes⁠ Highlights 03:48 Breaking Free from Shame 18:05 Finding Community and Belonging 23:56 Navigating Shame and Acceptance 28:48 Diverse Experiences of Clients 32:05 The Pain of Living in the Closet 37:17 Pride as a Movement 44:45 Finding Your Role in the Movement ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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