The New Evangelicals Podcast

SummaryBill Yoh, a member of one of America's wealthiest families, shares his journey from the business world to working in nonprofit and faith-based spaces. Bill emphasizes the importance of faith becoming the central part of life and using his privilege to serve the underserved. TakeawaysEngaging in dialogue and civil discourse is essential for bridging the division in society.Faith can be integrated into business through servant leadership and ensuring just wages for employees.Mission trips can challenge preconceived notions and provide opportunities for personal growth and service.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:51 Turning Point: Mom's Passing and Faith Awakening06:08 Moments of Awakening: Overseas Mission Trip and Pandemic09:01 Faith Transformation and Division in Society14:56 Faith in Business and Reconciling Wealth21:01 Mission Trips and Challenging Perceptions22:34 Providing Food and Building Relationships26:12 Charity vs. Systemic Change30:26 Ministry and Evangelism34:22 Philanthropy and Working with People of Means39:37 Best Cheesesteak in PhillyRead Bill Yoh's Book: Unvarnished FaithCheck 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

Andrew Whitehead joins Tim to talk about the brand new PRRI data on Christian Nationalism and how it will impact this year's 2024 election.Read the report here Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SummaryIn this conversation, Tim Whitaker and Billie Hoard discuss recent cases of violence against trans people and the hostile environment they face. They highlight the controversial mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral and the case of Next Benedict, a non-binary teenager who died after being bullied. They also explore the role of Christian nationalism and the theology of disgust in perpetuating discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. The conversation emphasizes the power of disgust in fueling fascism and the social spread of disgust. This conversation explores the concept of disgust and its impact on society, particularly in relation to the LGBTQ+ community. It highlights the contrast between Jesus' acceptance and the Christian disgust towards queer individuals. The conversation emphasizes the importance of the gospel as good news and the need to transform disgust into love and acceptance. It also discusses the power of love and intimacy in decreasing disgust reactions. The conversation delves into the dangers of accounts like Libs of TikTok and the real-world consequences they can have, as demonstrated by Billie's personal experience. Billie shares her personal experience of facing false accusations and a targeted campaign to remove her from her teaching position. The conversation also discusses the misrepresentation of video footage and the dangerous consequences of stigmatizing safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students. The role of Haya, the creator of Libs of TikTok, in shaping educational policies is examined, highlighting the lack of expertise and integrity in her involvement. The conversation emphasizes the importance of standing against Christian nationalism and advocating for comprehensive sex education and queer rights.TakeawaysThe intersection of Christian nationalism and the theology of disgust contributes to the marginalization of the LGBTQ+ community.Addressing the systemic issues that perpetuate violence and discrimination against trans people requires challenging and dismantling Christian nationalist ideologies. Disgust can be a harmful emotion when it is directed towards individuals or groups, particularly the LGBTQ+ community.The gospel should be driving Christians towards inclusion and acceptance, rather than disgust and rejection.Love and intimacy have the power to decrease disgust reactions and foster understanding and acceptance.The misrepresentation of video footage can be used to stigmatize and harm LGBTQ+ individuals and their safe spaces.It is crucial to stand against Christian nationalism and advocate for comprehensive sex education and the rights of queer individuals.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

SummaryChuck Mingo and Troy Jackson discuss their book, Living Undivided: Loving Courageously for Racial Healing and Justice, and the work they do with Undivided, a nonprofit organization focused on racial justice. They emphasize the importance of relationships, community, and personal transformation in the pursuit of racial healing and justice especially within the church.TakeawaysThe church has a crucial role to play in countering white Christian nationalism and fostering racial healing and justice.Empowering people and helping them move from feeling powerless to claiming power and community is essential for justice.Understanding power and its potential for manipulation and abuse is crucial in the pursuit of racial justice.Moving past debates and taking action is more important than dissecting words and terms.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:42 The Journey to Undivided06:26 What is Undivided?08:22 Challenges in Bridging the Gap19:25 The Role of the Church25:20 The Power of Relationships33:03 What is Living Undivided about?37:08 Pragmatic Approaches to Change40:13 The Role of the Church in Racial Injustice42:31 Understanding Power and its Abuses42:50 Resistance to Change in Church Contexts44:18 Creating a Space for Courageous Leadership45:15 Moving Past Debates and Taking Action46:15 Racial Healing and Demonstrating the Way of Jesus47:34 The Future of White Evangelicalism49:43 Opportunities and Risks in Faith Communities50:22 Connecting with the Undivided MovementRead Living Undivided: Loving Courageously for Racial Healing and JusticeCheck 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 conversation, Tim Whitaker and Leah Payne, PhD. discuss her book, God Gave Rock and Roll to You, that outlines the origins and impact of contemporary Christian music (CCM). They explore the power of music in religious experiences and the potential for manipulation in revivalist moments as well as the complicated relationship with problematic artists and the ethical dilemma of singing their songs. TakeawaysContemporary Christian music (CCM) has a diverse range of genres and subgenres, making it difficult to define and categorize.The use of music in political and nationalist movements can be both inspiring and concerning, as it can rally people around a cause.The Christian music market has become more complex, with different subgroups of  genres.Chapters00:00 Introduction and New Year's Recap06:25 The Book: God Gave Rock and Roll to You09:15 The Origins of Contemporary Christian Music22:23 The Manipulative Potential of Revivalist Moments25:21 The Use of Music in Political and Nationalist Movements29:25 The Complicated Relationship with Problematic Artists36:30 Navigating the Ethical Dilemma of Singing Problematic Songs41:28 The Rise of Worship Bands43:04 The Impact of the Internet on Christian Music56:06 The Influence of Aesthetics on Evangelical Culture59:39 The Decline of Christian Bookstores01:02:28 Where to Find Leah PayneRead Leah Payne's Book: God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian MusicCheck 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

In this episode, Tim shares his thoughts on the He Gets Us Super Bowl commercial.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

SummaryDr. Nancy Pearcey, author of 'The Toxic War on Masculinity' claimed in a recent podcast interview that women’s suffrage was a net loss and that Christian marriages are healthier than their non-christian counterparts. Tim brings on Sheila Gregoire, author of 'The Great Sex Rescue' along with Dr. Beth Allison Barr, author of 'The Making of Biblical Womanhood' to respond.A followup from Dr. Beth Allison BarrResources- Susan Ware, Why They Marched: Untold Stories of the Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote (Cambridge, MA: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press)- Anita Anand, Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary (New York: Bloomsbury)- Manuela Thurner, “’Better Citizens without the Ballot’: American AntiSuffrage Women and Their Rationale During the Progressive Era,” Journal of Women’s History 5:1 (Spring 1993), 33-60- Hallie Rubenhold, The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper (New York: Mariner Books An Imprint of HarperCollins)- Martha S. Jones, Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All (New York: Basic Books)Websites- https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/07/07/a-century-after-women-gained-the-right-to-vote-majority-of-americans-see-work-to-do-on-gender-equality/- https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/votes-women-means-votes-black-women- https://www.nps.gov/articles/anti-suffragism-in-the-united-states.htm#_edn33- https://www.crusadeforthevote.org/naows-opposition#:~:text=Some%20argued%20women%20lacked%20the,By%20Allison%20Lange%2C%20PhAlso- Susan Ware, American Women’s Suffrage: Voices from the Long Struggle for the Vote, 1776-1965 (New York: Penguin Random House)- Rosalyn Terborg-Penn, African American Women in the Struggle for the Vote, 1850-1920 (Bloomington: Indiana University Press)- Ellen Carol Dubois, Suffrage: Women’s Long Battle for the Vote (New York: Simon & Schuster)Learn more about The Summit For Religious FreedomCheck 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

SummaryPastor Trey Ferguson discusses his book, Theologizin' Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly, that explores the themes of the black church tradition, the interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of white supremacy on Christianity. TakeawaysThe fullness of God cannot be confined to any one particular tradition.The black church tradition recognizes the reality of being black in the United States as a valid starting point for discussions about God.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:00 The Premise of the Book: Theologizing Bigger08:16 The Black Church Tradition20:13 The White Man's Religion25:58 Imagination and Theologizing40:05 Imagination for a Better World44:14 Resisting Shame and Embracing Humility45:06 Honoring Tradition and Relating to God47:02 Solidarity and Compassion49:14 The Expansiveness of God and Humility52:06 Respecting Differences and Finding ShalomRead Theologizin’ Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly by Pastor Trey FergusonLearn more about The Summit For Religious FreedomFollow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTubeSupport Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Giles, author and speaker, joins Tim to discuss universal reconciliation and respond to critiques of the belief. They explore the views of early church fathers, the connection between conditionalism and universalism, and interpretive methodologies used by universalists. They also address theological critiques, such as the claim that universalism originated from Gnosticism and Kabbalah. The conversation highlights the validity of universalism within the Christian tradition and challenges the notion of eternal punishment.

SummaryDr. James McGrath wrote the book, A to Z of the New Testament: Things Experts Know That Everyone Else Should Too, to help lay people with information about the NT from the cultural context. Tim and Dr. McGrath discuss the benefits that help us understand details that put scripture in context.TakeawayThe Nativity was about a spare room in Middle Eastern hospitality culture not in a barnThe Birth of Jesus isn’t about Jesus having a human mother and divine FatherSalvation is complex Sexuality within the Bible is difficult to compare to modern views of sexualityChaptersIntro 0:00What is the NT about 2:00The Nativity Story 8:00The Birth Discrepancies 13:01Creed Christianity 28:02Salvation 33:15Questions About Sexuality 43:65Get Tickets for the God After Deconstruction ConferenceFollow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTubeSupport Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices