The New Evangelicals Podcast

Derek Kubilus explores sin as refusal to love, purgatory as refinement, the salvation of those who harm, and the concept of eternal damnation. Discusses biblical references, universalism, and importance of respecting pain while recognizing God's love. Challenges traditional views.

Explore the shadow religious movement behind the insurrection, the role of religious fundamentalism, the evolution of the New Apostolic Reformation's political involvement, and the rise of Christian nationalism. Discover the concept of the 'seven mountains mandate' and its integration into the NAR's political theology. Delve into the influence of evangelical leaders and the rise of figures like Lance Wallnow and Charlie Kirk. Uncover missed opportunities for introspection in American evangelicalism.

Tim, Noah, and Kieran discuss the highlights of the podcast in 2023 and its evolution in the new year. They also talk about Project Amplify's mission, Kieran's faith journey, and how he discovered the TNE community. Topics covered include inclusivity, combating Christian nationalism, struggles with faith and indigenous spirituality, and building relationships for reconciliation.

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.