The New Evangelicals Podcast

SummaryIn this conversation, Tim, Janice, and Ashlee discuss their origin story and how they connected on social media. They delve into the pitfalls of social media deconstruction content creation, grifters, what healthy accountability looks like, and why caution when choosing who to platform is critical. They also discuss why decolonizing is essential to the work of deconstruction and needs to be prioritized in progressive christian communities.TakeawaysLearning from past mistakes is crucial for personal growth and building healthy relationships.The pitfalls of social media include the pressure to constantly create content and the temptation to monetize and exploit others' pain.Accountability is essential in the online space, and it is important to question the motives and actions of those in positions of influence.Platforming those who have previously caused harm should be approached with nuance, considering the potential for redemption and growth, while also holding individuals accountable for ongoing patterns of harm.Recognize the privilege and power dynamics in content creation, particularly for white men, and actively work to amplify marginalized voices. Decolonization is a process that takes time, and it is important to be open to learning from mistakes and engaging with diverse perspectives.Check out our website for merch, educational materials, and how to join our community! If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTubeThe 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.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

Andrew L. Whitehead and Tim discuss Christian nationalism, Trump's Bible sale, Society for American Civic Renewal's conservative agenda, Project 2025's aims, and themes like power, Christian persecution, Good Friday, and personal interests.

Tim Whitaker responds to John Mark Comer's points on faith deconstruction. He critiques church abuse and the impact of poor theology on faith rejection. They discuss misconceptions about sin, demonic oppression, and societal pressures affecting deconstruction. The podcast explores the reasons behind faith deconstruction beyond just demonic influences.

SummaryBrian McLaren discusses his new book, Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart, that addresses the multiple crises facing our world, including climate change, white Christian nationalism, and ecological overshoot. McLaren emphasizes the feeling of doom that many people experience and the need for a deep spiritual transformation to address the root problem. TakeawaysDenial and misinformation about climate change are fueled by economic interests, partisan affiliations, and ideological biases.Theological arguments, such as the belief in the imminent return of Jesus, can hinder environmental stewardship. Disembedding our identity from the values of our current civilization is crucial for envisioning life after doom.Renewing our minds and adopting a different set of assumptions and values can lead to personal transformation.Rediscovering indigenous wisdom can provide valuable insights into our interconnectedness with the earth and the need for a holistic approach to environmental stewardship.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:29 The Poly Crisis06:01 The Root Problem: Ecological Overshoot10:01 The Motivation Behind Denial11:28 The Theological Argument16:28 The Influence of Conservative Media21:52 The Impact of Rapture Theology29:35 Life After Doom30:17 Disembedding Identity32:18 The Bible and the End of Civilization33:37 Coping with the End of Civilization36:19 Bringing Good News 38:10 Addressing Pressing Issues41:19 Voting and Talking About Concerns45:24 Business and Science as Agents of Change49:02 Religion's Role in the Transformation50:20 Rediscovering Indigenous WisdomCheck out our website for merch, educational materials, and how to join our community! If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTubeThe 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.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

The podcast discusses controversial tweets, end-times prophecy, and humorous commentary on current events. They analyze a statement by Donald Trump, upcoming solar eclipse interpretations, and the impact of social media misinformation. The hosts provide lighthearted takes on serious issues and promote critical thinking in evaluating claims.

SummaryIn this conversation, Tim and Kevin Carnahan review a sermon by Ed Young, a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The sermon includes xenophobic rhetoric and misinformation about immigration. They discuss the misinterpretation of parables, the intertwining of Texas culture and Christian nationalism, and the false narrative surrounding immigration. They also address the flawed logic of equating socialism with dictatorship. Overall, the conversation highlights the dangers of using religious platforms to spread divisive and harmful ideologies. In this conversation, the host and guest discuss immigration and border security. They address misconceptions about immigration, such as the idea that immigrants are flooding the country to change the voting demographic. They also highlight the role of Republicans in blocking border security bills and the mischaracterization of Joe Biden's immigration policies. The conversation delves into false claims about gangs and crime, as well as the use of anecdotal evidence to make broad generalizations. The guest's sermon is critiqued for its anti-intellectualism and failure to consider other perspectives. The conversation highlights the ambiguity of the call for a great awakening.TakeawaysMisinterpretation of parables can lead to distorted messages and harmful ideologies.The intertwining of Texas culture and Christian nationalism can perpetuate harmful rhetoric.The false narrative surrounding immigration can perpetuate xenophobia and misinformation.Anecdotal evidence should not be used to make broad generalizations about immigrants.Check out our website for merch, educational materials, and how to join our community! If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTubeThe 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. On this channel, you'll see videos from our founder Tim Whitaker and our incredible guests as they react and respond biblically to topics such as Christian Nationalism, church hurt, terrible Christian movies, bad conservative Christian takes, and MUCH more! 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

SummaryJim 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. TakeawaysWhite 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:01 Political Takeover of Evangelicalism03:21 Jim Wallis’ Journey 06:15 Learning from Black Churches08:09 Rediscovering the Teachings of Jesus09:08 The Importance of Defeating Christian Nationalism10:08 The Threat to Democracy11:31 White Christian Nationalism: Extreme or Cyclical?16:19 The Good Samaritan Parable23:53 Shining the Light of Truth28:15 The Remnant Church31:31 The Hope of a New Generation39:30 The Power of Faith and Hope51:03 Conclusion and Call to ActionRead The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding DemocracyCheck out our website for merch, educational materials, and how to join our community! If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTubeThe 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. On this channel, you'll see videos from our founder Tim Whitaker and our incredible guests as they react and respond biblically to topics such as Christian Nationalism, church hurt, terrible Christian movies, bad conservative Christian takes, and MUCH more! 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

SummaryIn this episode, Tim delves into the case against John MacArthur, a well-known pastor and theologian. He discusses MacArthur's views on slavery, and highlights MacArthur's legacy of protecting men in his church who have been accused of sexual abuse. Tim presents evidence of MacArthur's knowledge of the abuse and his failure to take appropriate action. This conversation exposes the disturbing actions and responses of John MacArthur and Grace Community Church (GCC) in cases of child abuse within their congregation. The chapters cover MacArthur's dismissive response to Wendy's accusations, the confrontation and revelation of Paul Guay's abuse, GCC's inadequate response to the abuse, MacArthur's involvement and contradictory statements, MacArthur's public shaming of Eileen Gray, the elders' dismissal of Gray's abuse allegations, David Gray's conviction and MacArthur's support, Alistair Begg's controversial advice and MacArthur's response, and the lack of accountability for MacArthur's actions.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Schedule Changes04:37 The Case Against John MacArthur09:20 John MacArthur's Views on Slavery26:24 John MacArthur's Response to Wendy's Accusations27:21 Confrontation and Revelation of Paul Guay's Abuse28:18 Grace Brethren Church's Response to Paul Guay's Abuse29:14 John MacArthur's Involvement and Affidavit30:13 John MacArthur's Denial and Affidavit32:04 John MacArthur's Public Shaming of Eileen Gray32:59 Elders' Response to Eileen Gray's Abuse Allegations34:34 David Gray's Conviction and John MacArthur's Support44:33 Alistair Begg's Controversial Advice and John MacArthur's Response49:12 John MacArthur's Lack of AccountabilitySourcesPaul GuayDavid Gray Source #1David Gray Source #2John MacArthur on RaceCheck out our website for merch, educational materials, and how to join our community! If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTubeThe 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. On this channel, you'll see videos from our founder Tim Whitaker and our incredible guests as they react and respond biblically to topics such as Christian Nationalism, church hurt, terrible Christian movies, bad conservative Christian takes, and MUCH more! 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

Tim is joined by Billie Hoard to watch and respond to Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik’s DISASTER of an interview with Taylor Lorenz in what is a masterclass of learning how propaganda words and how empty its rhetoric is.Check out our website for merch, educational materials, and how to join our community! If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTubeThe 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. On this channel, you'll see videos from our founder Tim Whitaker and our incredible guests as they react and respond biblically to topics such as Christian Nationalism, church hurt, terrible Christian movies, bad conservative Christian takes, and MUCH more! 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

Sarah McCammon discusses leaving the white evangelical church and her book. The podcast explores themes like religious trauma, LGBTQ experiences, race, and science. They debunk the notion of exvangelicals as anti-religion and discuss the impact of the internet on evangelicalism. The rise of Protestantism and the weaponization of religion are also explored.