The New Evangelicals Podcast

Dr. Tripp Fuller discusses the differing accounts of Jesus' birth in the gospels, the understanding of virgin birth in Christian traditions, the significance of parables and genealogies in conveying identity, and the reimagining of the Christmas story through marginalized individuals and meaningful memories.

Rev Nathan Empsall, Director of Faithful America, joins Tim to discuss sin, resisting Christian nationalism, and defeating it in the public square. They explore the contradictions of Christian nationalism and the importance of petitions in making change. They also address redefining sin, embracing hope, and the impact of Christian nationalism on democracy and the church.

Therapist and author Dr. Laura Anderson discusses healing from religious trauma and the impact of high-control religion. They break down psychological terms, explore the difference between spiritual abuse and adverse religious events, and discuss the characteristics of high-control religion. They also talk about navigating life after leaving a high-control environment and the importance of healing after religion.

The podcast discusses various interesting topics, including the need to go beyond left-right political binary in Christian thought, dire living conditions in Gaza due to Israeli blockades, debunking misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, fear of a Muslim invasion and Christian nationalist justifications, exploring Christian nationalism and extreme religious views, origins and evolution of Hamas, the impact of war on Christian values, Christian complicity in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, taking action to create positive change, radical commitment to Jesus and the Kingdom of God, and the power of people, prayer, and accountability.

Author Gabriel Gordon discusses the anti-semitic aspects of enlightenment theology and a decolonized way of reading the Bible that rejects dualism in liberal and fundamentalist circles. They explore the complexity of being a Jewish follower of Jesus, the origins of fundamentalism in Christianity, and the interconnectedness of truth, justice, and scripture interpretation.

Kalie from the center for prophetic imagination joins Tim to discuss a problematic article from the Gospel Coalition about loving trans children. They explore the harmful theology and impact on trans kids, manipulative tactics of the Coalition, and the need to ban child marriages in America.

Jesse Curtis discusses his book 'The Myth of Colorblind Christianity' which exposes racism in the evangelical church. The podcast explores harmful patterns in society, expands the Project Amplify, and discusses personal experiences with racial inequality. It delves into the church growth movement, the divide between conservative and liberal theology, and the transition from segregation to colorblind rhetoric.

Kayla Felten, expert in navigating mental health during deconstruction, discusses the Reclamation Collective's support groups for survivors of religious trauma. They also explore financial ethics in religious organizations and the dangers of cult-like behavior in new age practices.

The podcast discusses the need for a new narrative for Christian civic engagement based on love, inclusivity, justice, and non-dehumanization. They explore the extreme views of voices claiming to follow Jesus and their influence on society. The interconnected networks of Christian nationalist media are discussed, along with the goals and strategies of Project Amplify, a coalition of credible voices aiming for real-world change. They also highlight the urgency of expanding voices and raising funds for Project Amplify to create digital spaces for connection.

Russell Moore, minister, speaker and author of the new book, Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America, sits down with Tim to discuss his new book. Russell explains his backstory and what led him to write his book. Tim and Russell discuss what happened after Trump’s election and our current new normal. They also discuss the church’s response to the fracture that caused many to leave conservative Evangelical spaces. Tim and Russell discuss how to call out harmful voices in the church without demonizing them. Lastly, they explore the path forward and what the future may hold for both the church and America.Read Russell Moore's Book: Losing Our ReligionFollow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices